Applying for Scholarships as a Bangladeshi Student

Scholarship Details:

A scholarship is financial aid awarded to a student, usually based on academic achievement or other criteria. Achieving a scholarship means the benefit of obtaining a higher education degree without much investment.

Scholarship opportunities in foreign countries:

A degree through scholarship is a great opportunity for Bangladeshi students to explore a new country and broaden their perspective on education and knowledge. Students from other countries can get higher education only through this opportunity. Studying and gaining knowledge in another country through scholarship broadens students' perspective on schooling and various academics in that country. Some foreign countries offer many types of scholarships to Bangladeshi students for higher education. To get these scholarships students must have an impressive academic record to demonstrate their academic ability. Scholarships are awarded for pursuing all types of degrees like Bachelors, Masters and Doctorates. Students need to be at the top of their skills to get these scholarships and these scholarships are classified according to the individual talent of the students. Scholarships are a great way for students to reduce the overall cost of pursuing an education abroad.

Scholarship Opportunities in Bangladesh:

Just as there are opportunities to study abroad in the field of higher education with scholarships, there are also many opportunities to study in Bangladesh. There are many reasons to study in Bangladesh. Bangladesh itself is inspired by other nations, the influence of India and Nepal is evident in its cuisine, art, language and festivals. Bangladesh is famous for its climate. It has mild winters and hot summers followed by a famous monsoon. Dhaka University is one of the most famous universities in Bangladesh in terms of student life. Besides, there are many other prestigious universities here. Bangladesh is renowned for its state-of-the-art infrastructure, highly qualified professors and excellent research opportunities, which attract students from around the world for higher education. Scholarships for higher education in Bangladesh not only cover tuition fees but often also cover living expenses, enabling students to fully focus on their studies and research without financial worries. Higher education in Bangladesh can be quite expensive so there are opportunities for students to apply for fully funded scholarships, as well as partially funded scholarships and tuition fee waivers at various institutions and universities in Bangladesh.

Explore Scholarship Opportunities:

Many public universities offer specific scholarships to attract high-performing students as well as students hoping to pursue other jobs after graduation. Notable among these programs is the Blank Payment, an educational subsidy designed to make life easier for students who want to study internationally. There are also programs available for students who wish to study abroad for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD. Students have to submit a lot of documents when applying for scholarships which will vary depending on the type of scholarship, students need to review their academic qualifications, language skills, specific field of study and financial considerations or other aspects. Also students will list the general documents required along with the applications of the department in which they wish to apply.

Documents required for application:

Some necessary documents are required to be collected at the time of application. For example:

1. Academic Transcript
2. Statement of Purpose (SOP)
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Photo
5. Recommendation Letter
6. English Proficiency Test
7. Financial Statement or Proof of Income (Financial statement)
8. Copy of Passport/National Identity Card/Birth Certificate
9. Medical details
10. etc. as well as many scholarships sometimes require a personal essay as well.

Eligibility Criteria for Scholarship:

Note that each scholarship will have its own specific eligibility criteria, from a good academic record in standardized tests or accepted curriculum, proficiency in the language of instruction of the program or institution, bank statements, leadership skills, ethnicity, etc.

Some Common Mistakes While Applying:

1. Missing application deadline
2. Not following instructions given
3. Submission of incomplete application
4. Providing false information.

What to do in case of application:

Students have to go to the university website portal of the country they are applying to and submit the documents and pay the application fee if required. It is very important to pay attention to the application deadline. Before submitting the application, follow all the instructions, double-check that the required information and documents are included. Before applying for scholarships, guidance should be sought from counselors, teachers or professionals who have experience in applying for scholarships, if necessary. Keep updated about new scholarships by checking all scholarship related websites, university notices and social media platforms.