Scholarship Guidance
At Shikkhavromon, we provide expert scholarship guidance for students looking to study internationally. Let’s work together to help you secure the financial support you need for your academic pursuits!
Chevening Scholarship
Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarships program me. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organizations, we offer awards to study in the UK for one year on a fully funded master’s degree course.
Successful Chevening candidates come from a diverse range of countries and backgrounds, but they all demonstrate the passion, vision and skills needed to shape a better world.
There are many benefits to being selected, including fully funded tuition fees, access to some of the best quality education in the world, exclusive networking opportunities, and the chance to explore the UK’s diverse culture.
At the end of your scholarship, you’ll join our diverse community of over 55,000 global alumni. You’ll return home equipped with the knowledge and networks to bring your ideas to life and thrive in your career.
All Chevening applicants must submit their education documents, references, and one unconditional UK university offer. The deadlines for these required documents are in the Chevening application timeline.
If you are conditionally selected for a Chevening Scholarship, it is essential that you submit these documents in order to remain in the process.
Great Scholarship
GREAT Scholarships offer students from 15 countries the opportunity to have £10,000 towards their tuition fees for a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate courses.
In the 2024-25 academic year, 210 scholarships are offered by 71 universities across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
They are available to students from the following countries:
- Bangladesh
- China
- Egypt
- Ghana
- Greece
- Kenya
- India
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Thailand
- Turkey
- Vietnam
On each country's dedicated page, you'll find a comprehensive list of universities that provide scholarships to students from that specific nation, details of which courses are covered by these scholarships and how to apply.
Each scholarship is jointly funded by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council with participating UK higher education institutions.
As part of the programme, all GREAT scholars will be invited to a welcome event in the first semester and a networking event in the second semester.
British Council scholarships for women in STEM
Are you a woman with a bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject and passionate about your study? You could receive a scholarship to study for a master's degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics programme at a leading UK university. For the fourth year running the British Council is launching our global Women in STEM scholarship programme in partnership with UK universities. This is the fourth year that the scholarship has been launched for women from selected countries of South Asia. We are looking for women with a STEM background who can demonstrate their need for financial support and who wish to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in STEM.
Eligibility Criteria *
Full eligibility criteria are available below in the documents section. We are looking for women who: Can take up a course of study in the UK for the academic year from September/October 2024–2025. can demonstrate a need for financial support. have an undergraduate degree that will enable them to gain access onto one of the pre-selected postgraduate courses at a UK university (for master’s level). can attain the level of English required for postgraduate study at a UK university. are active in the field with work experience or a proven interest in their subject area are passionate about their course of study and are willing to engage as committed British Council scholarship alumni. What does the scholarship include?
In addition to the prestige of studying at a renowned UK university, the scholarship covers:
- Full tuition fees
- Living stipend
- Travel costs
- Visa and health coverage fees
Refund of an IELTS English language test, if needed.
Scholarships Available In Canada
Offers various fellowships at different levels from graduate to post-doctorate and from research to training fellowships- Shastri Research Student Fellowship: For students enrolled in Bachelors, Masters, M.Phil degree programs in recognised Bangladeshi universities or institutions to undertake research in their interested areas/fields in a Canadian university
- Eligible students can also pursue an e-course (module/part of a course), or do an e-internship at Canadian universities, which falls under the SICI network
- The value of this fellowship is CAD 500-1,000 (expenses that are not provided by the applicant’s home institution, and related to subscription of online meeting software, internet connection, telephone bills, affiliation fee or registration fee to access library or lab facility will be considered if any)
- The duration is up to 8-12 weeks for students
(Source: https://www.shastriinstitute.org/SRSF-Student-2020-21)
This scheme identifies students with high intellect from Commonwealth countries applying to programs of advanced study and
research at the Master and PhD level.- The award comprises travel, living allowance and the compulsory tuition fees
- It includes Graduate Students Exchanges (GSEP), which provide $10,000 for transportation, living, and other expenses in Canada for 5-6 months
For graduate students in a wide variety of disciplines- As a pre-requisite to applying, students must accept an offer from a university in Ontario and obtain a valid study permit
- The scholarship amount is $5,000 per session. So, you may receive $10,000 (two consecutive sessions); $15,000 (three consecutive sessions). In all, the unit will limit itself to one-third of the cost of the total award to be received by you
- Each award is tenable for one year (two to three academic sessions). The value and duration are determined by the awarding graduate unit and details of which will be mentioned in your offer letter
- Deadlines are set by the current or proposed graduate unit
(Source: https://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/awards/ontario-graduate-scholarship/#section_1)
- Research associateship is offered to master’s degree holders in engineering and PhD holders in natural science or engineering disciplines
For students studying in Quebec- Financial assistance to students at master’s level or above
- Each application is assessed on its merit
- Value and duration are determined as per the level of study:
- Doctoral program: $25,000 a year and duration is up to 3 years with a possible extension to it of 12 months
- Postdoctoral scholarships: $35,000 for one year and can’t be renewed
- Short-term research or professional development scholarship: $3,000 each month for 4 months
(Source:http://www.education.gouv.qc.ca/en/references/studying-in-quebec/merit-scholarships/)
First announced in November 2010 for doctoral students from around the world to study in Ontario- Each scholarship is worth $40,000 annually, renewable for a maximum of four years
- 75 scholarships are awarded each year
- Ontario universities are responsible for selecting and awarding the scholarship to international PhD students based on merit and program criteria
(Source: https://grad.uwo.ca/finances/external_funding/ots.html)
For PhD candidates- Supports new or existing research initiatives in social sciences and humanities
- Worth up to CAD 20,000
- Duration: 4 to 7 years
(Source:https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/partnership_grants_stage1-subventions_partenariat_etape1-eng.aspx)
Offered by the Canadian government to international students to pursue postgraduate programs within the natural science, social sciences, or healthcare research- This Postdoctoral Fellowship is worth $70,000 per year (taxable) for two years
- Deadline for this scholarship is 1st October 2020
(Source:https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/news-nouvelles/2020/2020-06-01.aspx?lang=eng)
This scholarship is awarded by the Government of Canada to meritorious students who aspire to pursue a doctoral degree at a Canadian institution- Duration is for 3 years (non-renewable) and the amount is 50,000 CAD per year
- The deadline is November 3, 2020
(Source:https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/news-nouvelles/2020/2020-06-24.aspx?lang=eng)
Some non-government scholarships are also available for you to Study in Canada:
These scholarships are designated for international students to support them undertake animal research at master or doctoral programs in Québec or British Columbia University- This fund offers two $1,500 scholarship
(Source: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/anne-vallee-ecological-fund)
These are offered to international students at doctorate level for some specific Canadian institutions- The amount is $40,000 each year for three years; and $20,000 each year for three years, as research and travel allowance
- Deadline: Mid Fall Session, your IDP counsellor can help you with the application process
(Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/gps/funding/students/trudeau)
Scholarships At USA
Applicable for international students who are applying to master’s or PhD programs; this scholarship covers tuition fee, health insurance, textbooks, airfare, and living costs.
Awarded to Bangladeshi students applying to master’s programs in the US with strong academic scores in the fields of social science, pure science, applied sciences, law, architecture, humanities, and management.
This fellowship is granted to experienced professionals with a potential for leadership and dedication towards public service. Granted for a year, this program covers all expenses. You don’t get to choose a university for yourself; instead, you are assigned the most appropriate host institution as per your skills and interests.
Applicable to students applying to undergraduate programs of 4-year duration in computer science and related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) disciplines who show outstanding academic excellence, leadership skills and a demonstrated passion towards technology.
Available to Bangladeshi citizens under the age of 30 enrolling for graduate courses in various fields and is awarded by the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation.
Grants students studying/involved in areas like economic and community development, peace and conflict prevention, disease prevention and treatment.
