Scholarships in the USA for Bangladeshi Students

What Kinds of Scholarships Are Available?

Scholarships could play a significant role in determining where you wish to attend college. So, looking for the suitable scholarships already aids in limiting the number of universities you can choose from. Every year, a sizable number of applications are sent to US universities. Furthermore, overseas student scholarships are inherently far more seldom available than they are candidates. The largest prizes that a school presents are typically also the most competitive. By broadening and narrowing your search, you can increase your chances of finding a scholarship, depending on what you're looking for. Scholarships are offered depending on:

• Academic performance
• Need
• Subject or field
• Level of study
• Country of citizenship
• Athletic performance

Now let’s look at the available scholarships for Bangladeshi students.

1. Scholarships by University

   At US universities, funding for scholarships and research can reach millions of pounds each year. See the list of US colleges and universities that offer scholarships below:

   Universities	Scholarships
   University of Denver	Merit-Based Scholarship USD 10,000 - 31,000 per year
   Johns Hopkins University	Need-Based Scholarships for undergraduate students
   University of South Carolina	Darla Moore School of Business Fellowship Awards
   Rice University	Wagoner Foreign Study Scholarship
   Illinois State University	Graduate Assistantships
   University of South Florida	USF Fellowships and Assistantships
   Michigan State University	International Tuition Grant
   University of California, Berkeley Law	Least Developed Countries Scholarship
   University of Washington	School of Nursing Scholarships
   Northern Arizona University	Khursheed Fatima Scholarship

   Certainly not every scholarship made it on this list! Most institutions offer a variety of scholarships that you can apply for. Research the universities you're interested in attending to see if any scholarships are offered there.

2. Other Scholarship Options

   Beside the above mentioned scholarships, there are hundreds of scholarships available for students from all over the world. It's worth looking at the scholarship opportunities offered by a variety of other organizations. Let’s explore other scholarship options for Bangladeshi students:

   • Fulbright Scholarships

     The Fulbright Programme is the country's flagship programme for fostering global understanding via the exchange of students, faculty, and cultural resources. It is funded by the US Department of State. The scholarship covers everything, including tuition, travel expenses, and health insurance. Your entire education will be paid for by the Fulbright programme. With the help of this scholarship, several Bangladeshi students travel to the United States each year.

   • East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship

     This is a scholarship provided by the East-West Centre for graduate students at the University of Hawaii at Mnoa who are from Asia, the Pacific, and the United States. A four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Bangladesh is needed to enroll in graduate school for recipients. A 3.0 GPA is the minimum qualification for admission.

   • International Youth Foundation

     It’s a Laureate Global Fellowship offered to people between the ages of 18 and 29 who are the founders or co-founders of humanitarian organizations that have had an impact for at least a year

   • Microsoft Scholarships

     Applicable to students who exhibit exceptional academic excellence, leadership qualities, and a clear passion for technology and who are applying to undergraduate programmes in computer science and related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields.

   • Humphrey Fellowship Program

     Professionals with leadership potential and a commitment to public service are eligible for this fellowship. This programme covers all expenses for a whole year. You are not given the option to select a university; rather, the best host institution is chosen for you based on your qualifications and preferences.

   • MPOWER Financing

     It’s a scholarship for Women in STEM who are enrolling in a full-time programme at a university in the US or Canada that supports MPOWER and having a current student visa.