A 2027 guide to fully funded scholarships open to Bangladeshi students, including Chevening, Commonwealth, CSC China, GKS, MEXT, Russia Open Doors and more, with coverage, eligibility and official deadlines.
If you are looking for a scholarship for Bangladeshi students for 2027, several respected fully funded programmes are open to you. They include Chevening and Commonwealth in the UK, the Chinese Government Scholarship, the Global Korea Scholarship, Japan's MEXT, Russia's government quota and Open Doors, Stipendium Hungaricum, Türkiye Burslari and Erasmus Mundus.
Each has its own eligibility rules, route and deadline, and some 2027 windows are already open or closing soon. This guide lists the main options with official details, shows which ones fit your study level, and gives you a practical plan to apply.
Quick Answer: Major Scholarships Open to Bangladeshi Students
Chevening (UK): One-year Master's, for applicants with work experience
Commonwealth Scholarships (UK): Master's and PhD, through a national nomination
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC): Bachelor's, Master's, PhD and Chinese language
Russian Government quota and Open Doors: Bachelor's, Master's and PhD
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS): Undergraduate and graduate
MEXT (Japan): Undergraduate, research and other categories
Stipendium Hungaricum (Hungary): Bachelor's, Master's and one-tier Master's
Türkiye Burslari (Turkey): Undergraduate, Master's and PhD
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (Europe): Master's
Fulbright and Australia Awards: Mainly postgraduate, for experienced professionals
Key Takeaways
Most fully funded scholarships are government-funded and highly competitive. None is guaranteed.
Deadlines often fall 8–12 months before the course starts. For a 2027 intake, several windows close between September 2026 and early 2027.
Some scholarships, such as Commonwealth, MEXT and Chinese Government Type A, go through a Bangladeshi nominating body or an embassy, not only an online form.
Undergraduate options exist (GKS, MEXT, CSC China, Türkiye, Hungary, Open Doors). Chevening and Fulbright need work experience.
Always use the official scholarship website and ignore anyone who charges a fee to "guarantee" a scholarship.
2027 Scholarship Calendar at a Glance
Dates below come from official sources as of September 2026. Future cycles may change, so always check the official page.
GKS undergraduate (embassy track): The 2027 window ran from 15 to 30 September 2026. The graduate (GKS-G) call is usually announced around February.
Chevening 2027/28: Open until 6 October 2026, 11:00 UTC.
Commonwealth Master's and PhD 2027: The CSC's online deadline is 20 October 2026. The Bangladeshi nominator (UGC) usually sets an earlier internal deadline.
Russia Open Doors 2026/27: Registration is open until 1 November 2026.
Chinese Government Scholarship (Type A): The last Bangladesh call closed on 10 January 2026. The next call has not been published yet.
Stipendium Hungaricum: The last deadline was 15 January 2026. The next call has not been published yet.
Türkiye Burslari: The standard window runs from 10 January to 20 February.
MEXT (Japan): The embassy-recommendation round is usually advertised through the Ministry of Education around April–May.
Australia Awards Bangladesh: The official site says applications will reopen in early 2027.
Fully Funded Scholarships for Bangladeshi Students
Chevening Scholarship (UK)
Chevening is the UK Government's global scholarship for a one-year Master's degree, and Bangladesh is eligible. To apply, you need:
At least 2,800 hours of work experience after your undergraduate degree
Applications to three eligible UK courses
An unconditional offer by the programme's deadline
Scholars are expected to return to their home country after the award, so check the latest eligibility guidance for details.
Commonwealth Master's and PhD Scholarships (UK)
Funded by the UK government, Commonwealth Scholarships list Bangladesh as eligible for 2027/28. The official page states that the award covers:
Tuition and airfare
A stipend of £1,712 per month, or £2,000 per month in the London area
Other allowances where applicable
You cannot apply to the CSC alone. You apply online and through a national nominating body, which for Bangladesh is the University Grants Commission (UGC). Watch the UGC notices for the internal deadline and interview schedule.
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
The Chinese Government Scholarship supports Bachelor's, Master's, PhD and Chinese language study. For Bangladeshi applicants, the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka publishes the bilateral (Type A) call. According to the embassy's most recent notice, the full scholarship covers:
Tuition
Accommodation
Medical insurance
Airfare
A monthly living allowance of roughly CNY 2,500–3,500, depending on level
Some universities also offer places through their own route (Type B). Read more in our China study guide for Bangladeshi students.
Russian Government Quota and Open Doors
Russia offers tuition-free, state-funded places to international students through a competitive selection. Bangladeshi applicants usually apply through the official Education in Russia portal.
The Open Doors competition is a separate route for Bachelor's, Master's and PhD applicants. Winners study tuition-free within the government quota, and registration for the current cycle is open until 1 November 2026. See our Open Doors scholarship guide for step-by-step details.
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
The Global Korea Scholarship is run by Korea's National Institute for International Education (NIIED). It supports undergraduate and graduate study and typically includes:
Airfare and tuition support
A monthly allowance
A Korean language year before the degree
Places through the embassy track are limited for each country, so competition is high. Explore our South Korea study options.
MEXT Scholarship (Japan)
Japan's MEXT scholarship is offered to Bangladeshi students in several categories, including Research and Undergraduate. The official 2027 research guidelines list the following benefits:
Tuition waiver
Round-trip economy airfare
A monthly stipend of about ¥143,000–145,000, depending on level
In Bangladesh, the embassy-recommendation round is usually advertised through the Ministry of Education.
Stipendium Hungaricum (Hungary)
Bangladesh is a Stipendium Hungaricum partner country. The official 2026/27 call lists:
A tuition waiver
A monthly stipend of HUF 43,700
A dormitory place or a housing contribution
Insurance support
The programme describes the stipend as a contribution to living costs, so plan for some personal funds.
Türkiye Burslari (Turkey)
Türkiye Burslari is open to applicants from all countries. It covers:
Tuition
A monthly stipend
Accommodation
Health insurance
A one-year Turkish language course
Round-trip flights
Applications usually open in January.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (Europe)
Erasmus Mundus scholarships fund joint Master's programmes run by groups of European universities and are open worldwide. The EU programme guide sets a living allowance of €1,400 per month, plus participation, travel and installation costs. Each programme sets its own deadline, usually between October and January.
Fulbright and Australia Awards
Fulbright Master's scholarships for Bangladeshi citizens are administered through the US Embassy in Dhaka. Recent cycles have required a four-year bachelor's degree, work experience and a strong English score.
Australia Awards Bangladesh states that applications will reopen in early 2027. Both programmes suit professionals rather than recent school leavers.
Which Scholarships Fit Your Study Level?
After HSC (Bachelor's): GKS undergraduate, MEXT undergraduate, Chinese Government Scholarship, Türkiye Burslari, Stipendium Hungaricum, Russian quota or Open Doors.
Recent graduates (Master's): Commonwealth, CSC China, GKS graduate, MEXT research, Stipendium Hungaricum, Türkiye, Erasmus Mundus, Open Doors.
Professionals with work experience: Chevening, Fulbright and Australia Awards.
PhD applicants: Commonwealth PhD, CSC China, GKS, MEXT, Türkiye and Open Doors.
University Scholarships and Partial Funding
Beyond government programmes, many universities offer merit scholarships or tuition discounts to international students. These are usually partial, covering a percentage of tuition. They are often decided automatically based on your grades, or through a short scholarship application after admission.
Partial funding can still make a big difference to your total budget. Our guide to the cheapest countries to study abroad from Bangladesh shows how scholarships change the real cost.
What Scholarship Selectors Usually Look For
A strong academic record (results in SSC, HSC, Bachelor's or Master's, depending on level)
A clear, specific study plan that links to your goals and to Bangladesh's development
Leadership, research, volunteering or professional experience
English or language proficiency where the programme requires it (read our guide on English test options without IELTS)
Accurate, consistent documents submitted on time
Documents You Will Usually Need
Valid passport
Academic certificates and transcripts, attested where required
Statement of Purpose, study plan or research proposal
Recommendation letters
CV
English or other language test results, if required
Medical or physical examination form (for some government scholarships)
University admission or pre-admission letter (for some routes)
Step-by-Step Plan to Apply for a 2027 Scholarship
Choose 3–5 realistic scholarships that match your level, subject and profile.
Mark every deadline, including any earlier internal deadline set by UGC, the Ministry of Education or an embassy.
Prepare core documents early: transcripts, attestation, passport and recommendation letters.
Write a tailored essay or study plan for each scholarship. Do not reuse one generic essay.
Shortlist universities where the scholarship requires it.
Submit through the official portal and keep confirmation receipts.
Prepare for interviews or tests used in the selection.
Plan the student visa step once you receive an award. Our student visa file checklist can help.
Common Scholarship Mistakes to Avoid
Starting late and missing an internal nomination deadline in Bangladesh.
Using unofficial websites or outdated dates from social media.
Submitting a generic essay that does not answer the scholarship's own questions.
Applying for programmes you are not eligible for, such as Chevening without enough work experience.
Paying agents who "guarantee" a fully funded scholarship.
Having no backup plan if the scholarship is not awarded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which fully funded scholarships are available for Bangladeshi students in 2027?
Major options include Chevening, Commonwealth, the Chinese Government Scholarship, GKS, MEXT, the Russian quota and Open Doors, Stipendium Hungaricum, Türkiye Burslari and Erasmus Mundus. Eligibility and deadlines differ for each.
Can I get a scholarship after HSC?
Yes. Several government scholarships support Bachelor's study, including GKS, MEXT, the Chinese Government Scholarship, Türkiye Burslari, Stipendium Hungaricum and Russia's quota and Open Doors programmes.
Can I get a scholarship with a low CGPA?
Fully funded scholarships are competitive and value strong grades. However, some weigh your study plan, experience and interview as well. Partial university scholarships and lower-cost countries can be realistic alternatives.
Is IELTS required for scholarships?
It depends on the scholarship and the programme. Some require an English score, some accept other evidence, and local-language programmes may require a different language test. Always read the current official guidelines.
Can I apply without work experience?
Yes, for many scholarships. Chevening, Fulbright and Australia Awards require work experience, but CSC China, GKS, MEXT, Türkiye, Stipendium Hungaricum and Open Doors generally do not.
Does a scholarship guarantee a student visa?
No. A scholarship helps, but the visa decision is made separately by the destination country's immigration authority. You still need a complete and accurate visa file.
Are scholarship applications free?
Most official government scholarship applications are free or charge only small official fees. Be cautious of anyone asking for large payments to "secure" a scholarship.
Get Scholarship Guidance from Southern Trip Limited
Winning a scholarship takes early planning, the right shortlist and a strong, honest application. Southern Trip Limited helps Bangladeshi students identify scholarships that fit their profile, organise documents and prepare applications. We work with students heading to Russia, Malaysia, China, South Korea and the UK.
Scholarship, admission and visa decisions are made by scholarship bodies, universities and immigration authorities, so no consultancy can guarantee them. Get your profile assessed or book a free counselling session to plan your 2027 scholarship applications.
Scholarship details and dates in this article were checked against official sources in September 2026 and may change. Always confirm current eligibility, benefits and deadlines on the official scholarship website.
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