A postgraduate degree from the UK is not just about the finest education but is also about its affordability. The UK government provides international students a wide range of scholarships to pursue the degree of their dreams without breaking their banks. Let’s look into the best scholarship opportunities that every Bangladeshi student should apply for.
Fully or near-fully funded scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
Level: One-year taught Master’s in the UK.
Coverage: Tuition fees + living stipend + travel costs.
Eligibility: Citizens of eligible countries and must have bachelor’s degree (qualifying for UK Master’s) + minimum 2 years work experience (~2,800 hours) after graduation.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship (University of Cambridge)
Level: Masters & PhD (full-time) at Cambridge.
Coverage: Full Cambridge tuition + college fees + generous maintenance/spend allowance + travel costs.
Eligibility: Open to international students (non-UK nationality) with outstanding academic record.
University of Keele – Postgraduate Global Scholarship / Bursaries
Level: International postgraduate taught students (2026/27 entry) at Keele.
Coverage: Tuition-fee discounts (£3,000-£5,000) for many; and some “full fee waiver” schemes for selected subject/region.
Eligibility: International fee-paying students; check specific award criteria.
Other notable scholarship
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
It is for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries for master’s study in the UK. Bangladeshi students are welcome to apply for Commonwealth Scholarships. It is a fully funded opportunity. You will need to meet the English language proficiency requirements of the UK university you plan to attend and show that you are unable to afford to study in the UK without the scholarship. You cannot have a Master’s degree.
Other University Scholarships and Fee-Discount Schemes
Many UK universities list various scholarships/fee waivers for international postgraduate students. Many of these may be smaller amounts like tuition reduction rather than full funding but it is still worthwhile to look into.
Earning a postgraduate degree in the UK doesn’t have to be hard. With proper planning and securing available funds, you can make your journey faster, smoother and easier.
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