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UGC Bangladesh Merit Scholarship

University Grants Commission of Bangladesh

Merit-based UndergraduateMasterPhD
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Application snapshot

Funding
Merit-based
Levels
Undergraduate, Master, PhD
Last checked
August 30, 2026
Current cycle
Upcoming

A deadline shown here is a research aid. The provider's current call controls the real deadline.

Why this one matters

This gives Bangladeshi students a government-level starting point for merit scholarship information. UGC's current scholarship page lists a 2026 merit scholarship policy and earlier nomination notices.

What it covers

Tuition
Award terms vary by current UGC policy
Stipend
According to the current UGC scholarship policy
Accommodation
Not universally specified
Insurance
Not universally specified
Travel
Not universally specified

Requirements

AcademicStudents are nominated through eligible public universities under the current UGC merit scholarship policy
LanguageProgramme-specific
OtherCurrent nominations and application forms are published through UGC Bangladesh notices

How to apply

Check the UGC Bangladesh scholarship notice and the nomination process used by the student's public university.

Application cycles

We keep past cycles rather than deleting them. Historical dates are the best predictor of when the next call opens.

YearStatusOpensDeadlineNote
2026 Upcoming — — UGC published a 2026 merit scholarship policy on 31 March 2026; follow the current notice for nomination dates.

Before you apply

  • Confirm that your nationality is eligible for this exact cycle.
  • Check whether the award covers tuition only or living costs as well.
  • Match your degree level to the scholarship track.
  • Save the official call as a PDF or screenshot for your records.

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Eligible nationalities

BD

Universities in Bangladesh

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