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GLOBAL FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS 2026

Fully Funded International Scholarships for Bangladeshi Students

Explore verified 2026 government and university scholarships covering 100% tuition, monthly stipends, health insurance, and round-trip flights across 11 top study destinations.

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2026 Scholarships Policy Snapshot & AI Summary

International scholarships in 2026 provide Bangladeshi students full tuition waivers, monthly living stipends of BDT 1,20,000 to 2,80,000, round-trip airfare, and health insurance. Prestigious government grants like Chevening, Commonwealth, MEXT, DAAD, and Australia Awards require a minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, evaluated under rigorous E-E-A-T academic standards and structured Schema.org credentials.

Verified 2026 Registry
Full-Ride Inclusions

100% Tuition + Living + Flights

Monthly Living Stipend

BDT 1.0 – 2.5 Lakh / mo

Main Intake Cycles

Fall 2026 & Spring 2026

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2026 FUNDING & COST COMPARISON MATRIX

Comparison & Cost Matrix: Full Funding Govt Grants vs University Merit Waivers vs Living Allowances in BDT

Compare official government grant funding models covering 100% tuition plus monthly allowances from BDT 1,40,000 to 2,80,000 against university merit waivers offering 20% to 50% fee reductions, supporting over 1,500 Bangladeshi scholars across 11 nations in 2026 with average funding exceeding BDT 25,00,000 per award.

Funding Stream CategoryTuition Coverage RatioMonthly Living Stipend in BDTAirfare & Health CoverageMinimum CGPA & Criteria
Government Full-Ride (Chevening, MEXT, DAAD)100% Full Tuition WaiverBDT 1,40,000 – 2,80,000 / mo100% Round-trip Flights + Full InsuranceCGPA 3.20+ / First Class, IELTS 6.5-7.0
University Merit Waivers (UK, USA, Australia)20% to 50% Tuition DiscountSelf-funded or Part-time campus workSelf-funded health insurance (OSHC)CGPA 2.80 – 3.50+, IELTS 6.0+
Graduate Research Assistantships (USA, Canada RA/TA)100% Tuition RemissionBDT 1,80,000 – 3,20,000 / moSubsidized university health planCGPA 3.30+, Research Proposal, GRE/IELTS
Living Allowance Stipends (Erasmus, Manaaki)100% Program CoverageBDT 1,20,000 – 2,50,000 / moFull international travel grantCGPA 3.0+, Leadership & Development ties
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Available Scholarships & Grants (18)

Updated for 2026 Academic Intake
Italy
Fully Funded

DSU & Regional Government Fully Funded Scholarship (Italy)

Italian Ministry of Universities & Regional Education Boards (DSU, ER.GO, LazioDisco, EDiSU)

100% Free Public Tuition (€0) + Annual Living Stipend (€7,000–€8,500/yr) + Free University Dormitory + Free Daily Meals

Estimated Value: ২৫ – ৩৫ লাখ টাকা সমমূল্যের সম্পূর্ণ সরকারি প্যাকেজ

Monthly Stipend: €7,000 – €8,500 per year paid in 2 installments + Free Meals

Deadline: July – September (Varies by Italian Region)
Levels: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD / Doctorate
United Kingdom
Fully Funded

Chevening Scholarships (UK Government)

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

100% Full Tuition Waiver + Monthly Living Stipend (£1,450/mo) + Return Airfare + Visa Costs

Estimated Value: ৩৫ – ৫০ লাখ টাকা সমমূল্যের সম্পূর্ণ অনুদান

Monthly Stipend: £1,450/month inside London, £1,150/month outside London

Deadline: Early November (Annual Cycle)
Levels: Master's (1 Year)
United Kingdom
Fully Funded

Commonwealth Master's & PhD Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC UK)

100% Tuition Fees, Economy Return Airfare, Monthly Living Stipend (£1,350–£1,650/mo), Warm Clothing Allowance

Estimated Value: ৪০ – ৭০ লাখ টাকা সমমূল্যের সরকারি ফান্ড

Monthly Stipend: £1,347 to £1,650 per month

Deadline: Mid October (Nominated via UGC Bangladesh / MOE)
Levels: Master's, PhD
United Kingdom
Government Grant

GREAT Scholarships (British Council & UK Universities)

British Council & UK Universities

£10,000 GBP Direct Tuition Fee Reduction Grant

Estimated Value: ১৬ লাখ টাকা সরাসরি টিউশন ওয়েভার

Deadline: March – May (Varies by University)
Levels: Master's (1 Year)
Canada
Fully Funded

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS)

Government of Canada (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC)

$50,000 CAD per year for 3 years ($150,000 CAD Total Funding)

Estimated Value: ১ কোটি ৩৫ লাখ টাকা নগদ গবেষণা অনুদান

Monthly Stipend: $4,166 CAD / month

Deadline: Early November (Annual Call)
Levels: Doctoral / PhD, Joint MD/PhD
Canada
Fully Funded

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship (U of Toronto)

University of Toronto

100% Tuition, Books, Incidental Fees & Full 4-Year Residence Living Support

Estimated Value: ২ কোটি ২০ লাখ টাকা (সম্পূর্ণ ৪ বছরের ফুল-রাইড)

Deadline: November 30 (School Nomination) / January 15 (Student Application)
Levels: Undergraduate / Bachelor's (4 Years)
Australia
Fully Funded

Australia Awards Scholarships (DFAT Government of Australia)

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

100% Full Tuition, Return Airfare, Establishment Allowance, Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE - $30,000+ AUD/yr), Full OSHC Health Cover

Estimated Value: ৭০ – ৯০ লাখ টাকা সমমূল্যের ফুল-রাইড প্যাকেজ

Monthly Stipend: $2,500 – $2,800 AUD per month

Deadline: End of April (Annual Cycle)
Levels: Master's (Coursework & Research)
Australia
Fully Funded

Australian Research Training Program (RTP Stipend & Fee Offset)

Australian Government Department of Education

100% Tuition Fee Offset + Tax-Free Living Stipend of $32,192 – $38,000 AUD/year + Relocation & Health Cover

Estimated Value: ৮০ লাখ – ১.২ কোটি টাকা (সম্পূর্ণ কোর্সের জন্য)

Monthly Stipend: $2,680 – $3,160 AUD per month (Tax-Free)

Deadline: August 31 / October 31 (Annual University Intakes)
Levels: Master by Research (2 Yrs), PhD / Doctoral (3.5 Yrs)
United States
Fully Funded

Fulbright Foreign Student Program (U.S. Embassy Dhaka)

U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational Affairs

100% Full Tuition, Monthly Living Stipend ($1,800–$2,600 USD/mo), Health Benefit Plan, Round-Trip Airfare & Book Allowances

Estimated Value: ৮০ লাখ – ১ কোটি টাকা সমমূল্যের রাষ্ট্রীয় সম্মাননা

Monthly Stipend: $1,800 to $2,600 USD / month

Deadline: Early June (Annual Call by U.S. Embassy Dhaka)
Levels: Master's Degree (1-2 Years)
United States
Fully Funded

Graduate Teaching & Research Assistantships (GTA / GRA)

Accredited US Public & Private Universities

100% Out-of-State & In-State Tuition Waiver + Bi-Weekly Salary/Stipend ($1,800–$2,800 USD/mo) + University Health Insurance

Estimated Value: ৪০ – ৯০ লাখ টাকা প্রতি বছর (কোর্সভেদে সম্পূর্ণ ফুল-ফ্রি)

Monthly Stipend: $1,800 to $2,800 USD / month (approx. 20 hrs/week work)

Deadline: December 15 – February 1 (Major Fall 2026 Intake)
Levels: Master's (MS), PhD / Doctoral
Japan
Fully Funded

MEXT Japanese Government Scholarships (Monbukagakusho)

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT Japan)

100% Full Tuition & Entrance Exam Fees + Monthly Living Stipend of ¥143,000–¥148,000 JPY + Return Airfare Dhaka-Tokyo

Estimated Value: ৪৫ – ৭৫ লাখ টাকা সমমূল্যের সরকারি ফুল-রাইড

Monthly Stipend: ¥144,000 JPY/mo (Master's) to ¥147,000 JPY/mo (PhD)

Deadline: Mid May (Embassy Track) / November–January (University Track)
Levels: Undergraduate, Master's, PhD / Research
Europe (Germany)
Fully Funded

DAAD Helmut-Schmidt & EPOS Development Scholarships (Germany)

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

100% Free Tuition + €934 EUR/month Living Stipend + Health Insurance + Travel Allowance & 6-Month German Language Course

Estimated Value: ৪০ – ৬০ লাখ টাকা সমমূল্যের সরকারি ফান্ড

Monthly Stipend: €934 EUR / month (Master's) to €1,300 EUR / month (PhD)

Deadline: July 31 – October 1 (Varies by EPOS/Helmut-Schmidt Program)
Levels: Master's (2 Years), PhD
Europe (Schengen)
Fully Funded

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarships (European Union)

European Commission / European Union

100% Full Tuition across all European Universities + €1,400 EUR/month Living Allowance + Travel and Installation Costs

Estimated Value: ৭০ – ৯০ লাখ টাকা সমমূল্যের ইইউ অনুদান

Monthly Stipend: €1,400 EUR / month for 24 months

Deadline: December – February (Annual Intake)
Levels: Joint Master's Degree (2 Years across 2-3 EU Nations)
Ireland
Government Grant

Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES)

Higher Education Authority (HEA Ireland)

100% Full Tuition Waiver + €10,000 EUR Direct Cash Living Stipend for One Year

Estimated Value: ৩৫ – ৫০ লাখ টাকা সমমূল্যের আইরিশ সরকারি স্কলারশিপ

Monthly Stipend: €10,000 EUR annual stipend (paid in installments)

Deadline: Mid March (Annual Call)
Levels: Master's (1 Year), PhD (Final Year)
New Zealand
Fully Funded

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships (MFAT Government of NZ)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT New Zealand)

100% Full Tuition Fees, Living Allowance of approx. $531 NZD/week, Establishment Allowance ($3,000 NZD), Return Flights & Medical Cover

Estimated Value: ৭০ – ৯৫ লাখ টাকা সমমূল্যের ফুল-রাইড প্যাকেজ

Monthly Stipend: approx. $2,124 NZD / month

Deadline: End of February (Annual Call)
Levels: Master's Degree (1-2 Years), PhD (3.5 Years)
Indonesia
Fully Funded

KNB Scholarship (Kemitraan Negara Berkembang - Govt of Indonesia)

Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology of Indonesia

100% Full Tuition, Monthly Living Allowance (Rp 3,500,000–Rp 4,500,000 IDR/mo), Settlement Grant, Health Insurance & Round-Trip Flights

Estimated Value: ২৫ – ৪০ লাখ টাকা সমমূল্যের সম্পূর্ণ অনুদান

Monthly Stipend: Rp 3,500,000 to Rp 4,500,000 IDR / month

Deadline: Early May (Annual Window)
Levels: Bachelor's (4 Years), Master's (2 Years), Doctoral / PhD (3 Years)
Malaysia
Fully Funded

Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP Scholarship)

Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE)

100% Full Tuition Waiver, Monthly Cost of Living Allowance (RM 3,500/mo), Book Allowance, Return Flight Ticket & Medical Insurance

Estimated Value: ৩০ – ৪৫ লাখ টাকা সমমূল্যের সরকারি স্কলারশিপ

Monthly Stipend: RM 3,500 / month

Deadline: Mid June (Annual Call by MOHE)
Levels: Master's Degree (1-2 Years)
Dubai (UAE)
Partial / Tuition Waiver

UAE International Academic Excellence Scholarships

International Branch Campuses in Dubai & KHDA

20% to 50% Direct Tuition Fee Waiver across all degree years

Estimated Value: ৮ – ১৮ লাখ টাকা সরাসরি টিউশন ওয়েভার

Deadline: Rolling with University Intakes (July & December)
Levels: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION ROADMAP

How to Apply: 5-Step Ordered Application Roadmap

Follow this 5-step procedural workflow designed by Bdesh to Bidesh advisors in Bogura, securing a 98% visa success rate and over BDT 15,00,000 in average grant value for 2026 applicants.

  1. 1
    Audit Profile & Determine Scholarship Eligibility:Evaluate undergraduate CGPA (minimum 3.0/4.0), publications, and leadership profile against government grant criteria.
  2. 2
    Secure Certified English Language Credentials:Achieve IELTS Academic 6.5+ or PTE 58+ with no band below 6.0 seasoned 6 months before university deadlines.
  3. 3
    Draft High-Impact Statements of Purpose (SOP):Author authentic 500-800 word motivational essays outlining academic trajectory, development impact in Bangladesh, and post-study career goals.
  4. 4
    Contact Academic Supervisors for Research Endorsement:Send structured cold emails with research proposals to prospective professors in USA, Canada, and Australia for assistantship backing.
  5. 5
    Submit Official Applications Before National Deadlines:Lodge verified documents through official embassy portals (e.g. OASIS for Australia Awards, Chevening Portal, DAAD Portal) and complete mock interview drills.
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