Government scholarships
Hungary, China and Türkiye fund full degrees: tuition, housing, insurance and a monthly stipend. The EU funds Erasmus Mundus joint master's, and the USA, UK, Japan, Australia and Germany run their own schemes.
2027 intakes · Government and university awards
Bangladeshi students can apply for three fully funded government scholarships that cover tuition, housing and a monthly stipend: Stipendium Hungaricum in Hungary, the Chinese Government Scholarship and Türkiye Scholarships. Erasmus Mundus pays €1,400 a month for joint master's in Europe, Italy's regional DSU grants are need-based, and many universities cut tuition by 10–100% on merit.
Written and reviewed by Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder & CEO · Updated
| Fully funded, government | Stipendium Hungaricum (Hungary), Chinese Government Scholarship, Türkiye Scholarships |
|---|---|
| EU-funded master's | Erasmus Mundus: €1,400 a month for up to 24 months |
| Need-based | Italy's regional DSU grants: up to €8,248 a year at Brescia |
| University merit | Tuition cuts of 10–100%, for example at HIT (China) and IBS (Hungary) |
| Next deadlines | Türkiye 10 Jan–20 Feb · Chinese Government rounds Dec–Apr |
| Also open to Bangladeshis | Fulbright, Chevening, MEXT, Australia Awards, DAAD EPOS |
| Visa money | Still needed in some countries, for example Finland's €9,600 |
From the official scholarship, government and university pages linked below · Last verified
The basics
There are three kinds. Government scholarships are the most generous and the most competitive. University scholarships cut tuition on merit and are easier to win. Need-based grants, such as Italy's DSU, pay living costs to students with low family income.
Hungary, China and Türkiye fund full degrees: tuition, housing, insurance and a monthly stipend. The EU funds Erasmus Mundus joint master's, and the USA, UK, Japan, Australia and Germany run their own schemes.
Tuition waivers of 10–100%, early-payment discounts and merit awards, often given automatically with your offer. Examples include HIT in China, IBS in Hungary and the University of Helsinki.
Italy's regional DSU grants pay a yearly sum and waive university contributions. Bangladesh is on Italy's list of particularly poor countries, so Bangladeshi students do not need an Italian ISEE.
A scholarship is not visa money. Some embassies still ask for living-cost funds: Finland's residence permit needs €9,600 in your account, and Greece asks for €400 for every month of study. Check the money rule in our student visa guide.
Sources: the official links in each section below, and the scholarship sections of our Italy, Finland and Greece pages. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Fully funded
Four big programmes pay for a whole degree or master's. By situation: for a bachelor's, look at Hungary, China and Türkiye; for a master's in several European countries, Erasmus Mundus; and note that Türkiye Scholarships takes bachelor's applicants only under 21.
Showing 4 scholarships
| Scholarship | What it covers | Monthly stipend | How to apply | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stipendium HungaricumHungary | Tuition; free dormitory or HUF 40,000 a month for housing; health insurance up to HUF 65,000 a year | HUF 43,700 a month | Online, then nomination by Bangladesh's Ministry of Education | 2026/27 call closed 15 January 2026; next call not yet published |
| Chinese Government ScholarshipChina | Tuition, housing and RMB 800 a year of insurance | RMB 2,500 (bachelor's), 3,000 (master's), 3,500 (PhD) | Type A through the Chinese Embassy or Type B through a university, not both | Rounds close December–April; SJTU 15 December 2026 and 15 February 2027 |
| Türkiye ScholarshipsTürkiye | Tuition, housing, health insurance, a one-year Turkish course and flights at the start and end | 6,500 TL (bachelor's), 9,500 TL (master's), 13,000 TL (PhD) | Online on the Türkiye Scholarships portal, free | 10 January–20 February; results usually early August |
| Erasmus Mundus Joint MastersEurope (EU-funded) | Participation in a joint master's across several European universities | €1,400 a month, for up to 24 months | Directly to each programme in the EACEA catalogue; some programmes offer no scholarship | Mostly October–January for the next academic year |
Each name opens our full guide to that scholarship. Sources: Stipendium Hungaricum call 2026/27 · Stipendium Hungaricum timeline · Chinese Government Scholarship standards · Türkiye Scholarships · Türkiye Scholarships calendar · European Commission: Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters · EACEA catalogue; SJTU dates on our China page. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
How to apply
Start early: the big government scholarships close 5–9 months before the course starts. Most ask for the same documents, but each has its own channel.
Use the calendar below: most government rounds close between December and February for study the next September.
10–12 months before the startAge, grades and English: for example, Türkiye Scholarships needs at least 70% for a bachelor's and the applicant to be under 21.
Before you prepare anythingCertificates and transcripts, a motivation letter or study plan, recommendation letters, an English certificate and your passport.
2–3 months before the deadlineHungary's online system, China's Type A (embassy) or Type B (university), the Türkiye Scholarships portal, or each Erasmus Mundus programme.
Before the deadlineStipendium Hungaricum entrance exams need at least 56 out of 100; Türkiye and many programmes interview shortlisted applicants.
After the deadlineUse the award letter for your visa file; check whether the embassy still asks for living-cost money.
Once you are selectedSources: Stipendium Hungaricum call 2026/27 · Türkiye Scholarships criteria · Chinese Government Scholarship. Timing: Sunrise advice. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Deadlines
The window that matters most runs from October to February: Erasmus Mundus, the Chinese Government Scholarship, Türkiye Scholarships and Stipendium Hungaricum all close then. University awards and Italy's DSU grants follow later in the year.
| When | Scholarship | Note |
|---|---|---|
| October–January | Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters | Most programmes; each sets its own date |
| 1 November 2026–20 April 2027 | Harbin Institute of Technology scholarship (China) | 100%, 50%, 30% or 20% off bachelor's tuition |
| 1 December 2026 | University of Calgary prestige awards (Canada) | Documents by 15 December 2026 |
| 15 December 2026 and 15 February 2027 | Chinese Government Scholarship at SJTU | Other universities' rounds close December–April |
| 10 January | University of Alberta scholarships (Canada) | Apply to your programme first |
| 10 January–20 February | Türkiye Scholarships | Free online application |
| Mid-January (15 January in 2026) | Stipendium Hungaricum | The 2027/28 call has not been published yet |
| 1 March | BI Presidential Scholarship (Norway) | Full tuition plus NOK 50,000 a semester |
| 31 May | International Business School (Hungary) | 10–100% off bachelor's tuition for September |
| August–September | Italy's regional DSU grants | Set by each region, before you arrive |
Dates from the official pages linked on this page and on our China, Canada, Norway, Hungary and Italy pages. Dates change every year; check the official page before you apply. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
By country
Every country in our guides has at least one route. The biggest awards are government scholarships in Hungary, China and Türkiye; elsewhere, university merit awards and tuition waivers do most of the work.
| Country | Main option | Amount or coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | Regional DSU grant | Up to €8,248 a year off campus at Brescia, plus a waiver of university contributions; need-based |
| Finland | Tuition waivers | 50% or 100% at the University of Helsinki; Aalto Excellence Scholarship covers full tuition; early-bird cuts of 10–30% |
| Hungary | Stipendium Hungaricum and university awards | Full government scholarship; IBS cuts bachelor's tuition by 10–100% |
| Norway | BI Presidential Scholarship | Full tuition for up to two years plus NOK 50,000 a semester, for top master's applicants |
| Türkiye | Türkiye Scholarships | Full scholarship with a monthly stipend of 6,500–13,000 TL |
| China | Chinese Government and university scholarships | Full CSC scholarship; HIT 20–100% off tuition; Guangdong Government RMB 10,000–30,000 at BIT Zhuhai |
| Malaysia | Malaysia International Scholarship | Tuition plus RM1,500 a month for master's and PhD, CGPA 3.00 and IELTS 6.0 |
| Cyprus | Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation and university awards | Up to €3,000 (bachelor's) or €4,000 (master's) a year; UCLan Cyprus up to 50% of year one |
| USA | University merit awards and assistantships | Wright State US$3,000–6,000; Texas awards of US$1,000+ that unlock resident tuition |
| Canada | Entrance scholarships | Guelph CAD 32,500–42,500 over four years; Windsor up to CAD 24,000 |
| Greece | Erasmus Mundus and university awards | Joint master's scholarships; Hellenic American University options checked in counselling |
| Malta | College tuition discounts | Checked with each college in counselling |
Each country name opens its hub, whose scholarships section links the official source for every award. Sources also: Malaysia International Scholarship 2026 guidelines · Cyprus Ministry of Education: scholarships. Conditions change every year. Last verified 9–11 Nov 2026.
Other governments
Several governments run scholarships that Bangladeshi graduates can apply for, mostly for a master's and often with work experience required. Most 2027 rounds have already closed, so plan for the next cycle now.
| Scholarship | Country | What to know | Status (11 Nov 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbright Foreign Student Program | USA | Master's grant of 1–2 years; 4-year bachelor's, 2 years of relevant work, TOEFL 90 or IELTS 7 | 2027-28 call closed 11 July 2026 |
| Chevening Scholarships | UK | UK master's, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partners | 2027-28 applications closed; watch for the next round |
| MEXT Scholarship (Embassy recommendation) | Japan | Research, undergraduate, specialized training college and college of technology categories | 2027 applications closed |
| Australia Awards Scholarships | Australia | IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0 (6.0/5.5 for some groups) | 2027 intake closed 30 April 2026 |
| DAAD EPOS | Germany | Development-related postgraduate courses for professionals from developing countries | Current call in the DAAD scholarship database |
Sources: US Embassy Dhaka · Chevening: Bangladesh · Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh · Australia Awards · DAAD. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Eligibility
Each scholarship has its own age, grade and English rules. Check them first: missing one rule ends an application, however strong the rest is.
| Scholarship | Age | Grades or experience | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Türkiye Scholarships | Under 21 (bachelor's), under 30 (master's), under 35 (PhD) | At least 70% (bachelor's), 75% (graduate) | — |
| Stipendium Hungaricum | Applicants born after 31 August 2008 were not eligible for 2026/27 | Entrance exam score of at least 56/100 | Set by the programme |
| Malaysia International Scholarship | 40 or under for a master's | CGPA 3.00 | IELTS 6.0 |
| Fulbright | — | 4-year bachelor's; 2 years of relevant work | TOEFL 90 or IELTS 7 |
| Australia Awards | — | — | IELTS 6.5, no band below 6.0 |
| BI Presidential (Norway) | — | Overall GPA of A on the ECTS scale | Set by BI |
Sources: Türkiye Scholarships criteria · Stipendium Hungaricum call 2026/27 · MIS 2026 guidelines · Fulbright, US Embassy Dhaka · Australia Awards · BI on our Norway page. "—" means the source sets no figure. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
What is not covered
Not always. Government scholarships come closest, but you may still pay for the visa, travel and the money the embassy wants to see. Treat any "fully funded" offer from an agent with care and check it on the official page.
Finland asks for €9,600 in your account and Greece €400 a month, even with a tuition scholarship. Our Finland page warns that "fully funded" offers there are misleading.
Türkiye Scholarships includes flights; the Chinese Government Scholarship lists tuition, housing, insurance and a stipend. Read each award's list before you budget.
Many university awards are reviewed every year: Guelph usually needs an 80% average to renew, and HIT reviews its awards each July.
Want help with an application? Sunrise's scholarship support checks your eligibility and documents. Book a free consultation in Banani or Sylhet, and see the study abroad requirements for each country.
From the scholarship sections of our Finland, Greece, Türkiye, China and Canada pages and their official sources. Last verified 9–11 Nov 2026.
FAQ
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WhatsApp 01611878274Stipendium Hungaricum (Hungary), the Chinese Government Scholarship and Türkiye Scholarships fund full degrees with tuition, housing and a stipend. Erasmus Mundus pays €1,400 a month for joint master's in Europe.
Yes. You apply online with up to two programme choices, and Bangladesh's Ministry of Education nominates applicants. The 2026/27 call closed on 15 January 2026; the 2027/28 call has not been published yet.
RMB 2,500 a month for bachelor's, RMB 3,000 for master's and RMB 3,500 for PhD students, on top of tuition, housing and insurance.
Applications are open from 10 January to 20 February, online and free. Results usually come in early August.
€1,400 a month for up to 24 months, according to the European Commission. You apply directly to each joint master's programme, and some offer no scholarship.
Yes: Stipendium Hungaricum, the Chinese Government Scholarship and Türkiye Scholarships all fund bachelor's degrees, and many universities give merit discounts to new undergraduates.
Sometimes. Finland's residence permit needs €9,600 in your own account and Greece asks for €400 a month, even with a tuition scholarship. Scholarship students in China show proof of the award instead of a bank statement.
Yes, Italy's regional DSU grants are need-based and pay up to €8,248 a year off campus at Brescia, plus a waiver of contributions. Bangladeshi students do not need an Italian ISEE.
Not as of 11 November 2026: Chevening 2027-28, Fulbright 2027-28 and MEXT 2027 have closed. Watch the official pages for the next round.
No. Scholarship boards and universities decide. A counsellor can check your eligibility and documents before you apply.
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