Scholarship Intelligence

Forget generic lists. We've curated the most relevant, high-impact funding opportunities specifically for Bangladeshi applicants in technical fields.

MBZUAI Full Fellowship

UAE

Highly Competitive

AED 9,300/month + full tuition

~USD 2,530/month

Deadline

Rolling (Jan–Mar window)

For

Both

Bangladesh Context

University arranges visa — near-zero rejection for Bangladeshi nationals. Tax-free stipend. AI/ML focus only.

fully funded

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USA PhD TA/RA Funding

United States

Extremely Competitive

USD 18,000–35,000/yr + tuition

USD 18,000–35,000/yr

Deadline

Dec 1 – Jan 15 (varies by program)

For

PhD

Bangladesh Context

F-1 visa rejection ~15% for Bangladeshi applicants. TA/RA offer letter dramatically reduces rejection risk. Apply Oct–Dec for September start.

fully funded

GKS (KGSP) Korea

South Korea

Highly Competitive

KRW 1,000,000/month + full tuition

~USD 750/month

Deadline

February (Embassy track) / March (University track)

For

Both

Bangladesh Context

Two tracks: Embassy (Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs applies) and University (direct apply). KAIST and POSTECH have world-class AI labs.

fully funded

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SI Scholarship (Sweden)

Sweden

Extremely Competitive

Full tuition + SEK 11,000/month

~USD 1,020/month

Deadline

January 15 (HARD — no extensions)

For

MSc

Bangladesh Context

Acceptance rate: 1–3%. Apply via universityadmissions.se AND SI portal simultaneously. Start application Nov 1.

fully funded

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DAAD Research Grants

Germany

Highly Competitive

EUR 861–1,200/month + tuition

~USD 940–1,300/month

Deadline

October 15 (for following year)

For

Both

Bangladesh Context

Start APS certificate process IMMEDIATELY — takes 6–8 weeks. Visa appointment wait: 2.5+ years in Dhaka. Apply NOW for 2027/28.

fully funded

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Australia Awards

Australia

Highly Competitive

Full tuition + AUD 27,082/yr

~USD 17,500/yr

Deadline

April 30 (for following year)

For

Both

Bangladesh Context

Student visa rejection only ~6% for Bangladeshi students. Must return to Bangladesh for 2yr after study (return clause). Excellent for CSE/AI/Engineering.

fully funded

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MEXT Scholarship (Japan)

Japan

Highly Competitive

Full tuition + ¥144,000/month

~USD 960/month

Deadline

May (Embassy track) / Varies (University track)

For

Both

Bangladesh Context

University of Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka have strong AI/ML labs. Japanese language training included. Plan for long-term Japan commitment for PR.

fully funded

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CSC (Chinese Gov.) Scholarship

China

Moderately Competitive

Full tuition + CNY 3,000/month (MSc)

~USD 415/month

Deadline

March–April (University track) / April (Embassy track)

For

Both

Bangladesh Context

Bangladeshi students have good acceptance rates. Tsinghua, Peking, Zhejiang offer English-medium AI/ML programs. No PR path afterward.

fully funded

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Chevening Scholarship (UK)

United Kingdom

Extremely Competitive

Full tuition + GBP 1,236/month

~USD 1,560/month

Deadline

November 5 (HARD — annual)

For

MSc

Bangladesh Context

Must have 2yr work experience. Must return to Bangladesh for 2yr after. Leadership profile required. Extremely competitive from Bangladesh.

fully funded

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VLIR-UOS Scholarship (Belgium)

Belgium

Moderately Competitive

Full tuition + EUR 700–1,000/month

~USD 760–1,090/month

Deadline

February 1 (annual)

For

MSc

Bangladesh Context

Specifically targets developing countries including Bangladesh. KU Leuven is top-50 globally. Must return to Bangladesh after graduation.

fully funded

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KTH / Chalmers Scholarship

Sweden

Highly Competitive

75–100% tuition waiver

Saves ~USD 12,000–16,000/yr

Deadline

January 15 (via antagning.se)

For

MSc

Bangladesh Context

Apply for both SI Scholarship AND KTH/Chalmers scholarship simultaneously. KTH Computer Science is globally renowned.

tuition waiver

Official Site
NUS/NTU Research Scholarship

Singapore

Highly Competitive

Full tuition + SGD 2,000/month

~USD 1,470/month

Deadline

Rolling (apply Nov–Mar for Aug intake)

For

PhD

Bangladesh Context

3yr service obligation in Singapore post-graduation. English official language — no language barrier. NUS is ranked top-15 globally.

fully funded

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