It’s shocking to learn that hundreds of students in Bangladesh may unknowingly forfeit merit scholarships that cover anywhere from 25% to a full 100% of their tuition fees. Many do not apply simply because they are unaware of the options available to them. This thorough guide aims to illuminate the landscape of merit scholarships at public and private universities, providing you with the tools and knowledge to secure your funding.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Application Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister's Education Assistance Fund | BDT 6,000 to 36,000/year | Students at public universities demonstrating merit and financial need | Submit your application through your university’s registrar office |
| University Grants Commission (UGC) Scholarship | BDT 6,000 to 10,000/year | Top achievers in public universities based on first-year results | Considered automatically based on your first-year results |
| BUET Merit Scholarship | Full tuition waiver | Top 50 candidates in the BUET admission test | Awarded automatically upon admission |
| DU Merit Scholarship | BDT 3,000 to 5,000/month | Top scorers in the DU admission test by unit | Apply via the DU scholarship portal post-admission |
| Board General Scholarship | BDT 300 to 500/month | GPA of 5.00 in both SSC and HSC from all education boards | Automatically awarded based on board results |
| Board Talent Pool Scholarship | BDT 350 to 600/month | Top 20 students in each district for SSC and HSC | Automatically awarded based on board results |
The Vice Chancellor Scholarship covers full tuition for exceptional students with a GPA of 5.00. Merit scholarships ranging from 25% to 75% are also awarded based on admission test results and the maintenance of a continuous CGPA.
The Vice Chancellor Award provides a complete tuition waiver for students achieving a GPA of 5.00. Additionally, Dean’s and Merit Awards provide 50% and 25% tuition waivers, respectively, contingent upon maintaining GPAs between 3.0 and 3.5 each semester.
AIUB grants a Full Merit Scholarship for students with a combined GPA of 10 (SSC + HSC). Those with a GPA ranging from 9.5 to 9.99 can receive half scholarships, which are renewable each semester based on CGPA performance.
The Presidential Scholarship offers a 50% tuition waiver for students with a GPA of 5.00 in both SSC and HSC, along with 10% sibling discounts for families with children already enrolled.
Students with a GPA of 5.00 are eligible for full scholarships, while those with GPA scores of 4.50 and above can qualify for partial scholarships ranging from 25% to 75%. DIU also provides need-based scholarships for financially disadvantaged students.
Various private universities offer scholarships for national athletes, cultural achievers, and other talented individuals. Sadly, these opportunities often go unclaimed due to lack of awareness.
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