UK Scholarships for Bangladeshi Students — Chevening, Commonwealth and GREAT

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The main UK government scholarships for Bangladeshis are Chevening (one-year master's, work experience needed) and Commonwealth Scholarships (master's and PhD). There are also the British Council's GREAT Scholarships (when Bangladesh is on that year's list) and almost every university's own international scholarships.

Main scholarships

Scholarship	Who / level	What it covers
Chevening	Master's (1 year); leadership potential and usually some years of work experience	Tuition, monthly stipend, air ticket
Commonwealth Scholarships	Master's and PhD; development-related subjects favoured	Tuition, stipend, air ticket
GREAT Scholarships	One-year master's at participating universities	A fixed amount towards tuition
University scholarships	Admission applicants	Partial tuition discount

Note

Chevening asks for three university-course choices at application, and you must later hold an offer for at least one
For Commonwealth Scholarships, check each year's nomination route in Bangladesh (e.g. nominating agency)

Admission, scholarship, test-score and visa rules can change every year — check the latest information on the university, scholarship provider and embassy websites before you apply.

Official source

FAQ

Does Chevening need work experience?

Yes, usually a set amount (around two years' equivalent). Check each year's exact rules on chevening.org.

When do UK scholarships open?

Chevening usually closes in the autumn of the previous year; Commonwealth and university scholarships have their own timelines — check each site.

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