Studying abroad is a dream for many Bangladeshi students. However, tuition fees, living expenses, and other costs often feel overwhelming. Thankfully, there are many fully funded and partially funded scholarships available for Bangladeshi students to study in countries like the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, and more.
In this article, we’ll cover the top scholarships for Bangladeshi students in 2025, along with their requirements, benefits, and official links.
Reduce financial burden (tuition, living, travel)
Access to world-class universities
Build a strong academic and professional career abroad
Opportunity to network globally
Type: Fully Funded
Covers: Tuition fees, living costs, airfare, visa fees
Requirements:
Bangladeshi citizen
Undergraduate degree with good academic results
Minimum 2 years (2,800 hours) of work experience
Strong leadership and networking skills
IELTS/TOEFL (if university requires)
Official Link: chevening.org
Type: Fully Funded
Covers: Tuition, accommodation, airfare, health insurance
Requirements:
Bangladeshi graduate with excellent academic record
Leadership qualities & community involvement
English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
Must return to Bangladesh after studies
Official Link: foreign.fulbrightonline.org
Type: Fully Funded
Covers: Tuition, living stipend, travel allowance
Requirements:
Citizen of a Commonwealth country (Bangladesh eligible)
Strong undergraduate degree (first-class/upper second-class)
Admission to UK university in approved program
IELTS/TOEFL score (as per university requirement)
Official Link: cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk
Type: Fully Funded
Covers: Tuition fees, living allowance, travel costs
Requirements:
Completed Bachelor’s degree
Apply to at least 2 universities in Erasmus consortium
Good academic record
English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL, usually minimum IELTS 6.5)
Official Link: erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu
Type: Fully Funded
Covers: Tuition fees, return airfare, establishment allowance, living expenses
Requirements:
Bangladeshi citizen with strong academic record
Minimum IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent)
Commitment to return to Bangladesh after studies
Official Link: dfat.gov.au
Type: Fully Funded/Partial
Covers: Tuition, monthly stipend, travel, health insurance
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s) or Master’s (for PhD)
Strong academic record (usually GPA 3.0+)
Research proposal (for PhD)
IELTS/TOEFL or German proficiency
Official Link: daad.de
Type: Fully Funded
Covers: Tuition, living, research allowance, airfare
Requirements:
Excellent academic record (GPA 3.5+ or top 25%)
Age limit: Bachelor < 25, Master’s/PhD < 35
IELTS/TOEFL (sometimes waived)
Medical certificate
Official Link: studyinjapan.go.jp
Type: Fully Funded
Covers: Tuition, accommodation, stipend, medical insurance
Requirements:
Good academic record (minimum GPA 3.0)
Age: Bachelor < 25, Master’s < 35, PhD < 40
IELTS/TOEFL (waived for English-medium programs in some cases)
Official Link: csc.edu.cn
Type: Fully Funded (PhD)
Covers: $50,000/year for 3 years
Requirements:
Applying for a PhD in Canada
Excellent academic achievements
Leadership and strong research potential
IELTS/TOEFL (depending on university)
Official Link: vanier.gc.ca
Type: Partial/Fully Funded
Covers: Tuition, travel, living, research
Requirements:
Completed undergraduate degree
Leadership and community service background
IELTS/TOEFL proficiency
Official Link: rotary.org
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