University Scholarships and Tuition Waivers
বাংলায় পড়তে চাও? দেখো: বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে বৃত্তি ও টিউশন ওয়েভার
Getting into university and staying there are two different challenges. Many capable students drop out over cost, even though several routes to support are in fact open. The condition is knowing about them and applying on time.
The main routes to support
| Type | Who provides it | How you get it |
|---|---|---|
| Government stipend | The education ministry and its agencies | Apply online through your institution |
| University merit award | The university itself | On semester or annual results |
| GPA-based waiver | Private universities | At admission, on your SSC and HSC GPA |
| Bank and corporate scholarships | Banks, business groups and mobile operators | Apply against advertised notices |
| Foundation and trust awards | Various foundations and community bodies | Usually on financial need plus results |
| Overseas scholarships | Foreign universities and funders | On results, an English score and your application |
Getting ready to apply
- Keep scanned copies of your SSC and HSC marksheets, certificates and testimonial organised.
- Get proof of your guardian’s income — needed for need-based awards.
- Keep evidence of co-curricular activities, olympiads and volunteering — these count.
- Draft a short personal statement in advance on why you need the award and what you aim for.
- Arrange a recommendation letter from a departmental teacher or head.
A warning about scholarship scams
- Anyone asking for money up front to “secure” a scholarship is running a scam.
- Government and university awards never require an agent or middleman.
- Never give personal or bank details on an unfamiliar link.
- Always verify scholarship information against the official noticeboard and website.
Frequently asked questions
At admission, a percentage discount on tuition is set from your SSC and HSC GPA, and a GPA-5 usually earns the largest. Keeping it requires maintaining a set CGPA each semester.
Yes — university merit awards, departmental awards, government stipends and various trust and foundation scholarships. Watch your department noticeboard and the university website.
Typically strong academic results, an English score such as IELTS or TOEFL, recommendation letters and a strong statement of purpose. Our study-abroad section has country guides and scholarship detail.
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