Top scholarship in the world
Higher education abroad is always expensive. Considering the quality of education, scholarship availability, annual tuition fees, accommodation facilities, income opportunities of students and the opportunity to settle permanently after their education, various countries, universities and organizations around the world provide various types of scholarships or fellowships for talented students.
Top scholarship in the world

These scholarships not only provide financial assistance, but also serve as a platform to develop future global leaders. Let’s know about the best scholarships in the world, which Bangladeshi students can also apply for.
Fulbright Scholarship
One of the most prestigious scholarships in the world is the ‘Fulbright Scholarship’. This scholarship of the US government is given to students at the Masters and PhD levels. The student’s tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses and travel expenses are covered by this scholarship.
Details about the Fulbright Scholarship, including the application procedure, can be found at this link.
Chevening Scholarship
This scholarship from the British government is mainly for young people with future leadership qualities. It is a ‘fully funded scholarship’ for a one-year master’s program. Students from more than 160 countries around the world have the opportunity to receive this scholarship.
You can find out more about the Chevening Scholarship, including the application process, at this link.
Commonwealth Scholarship
This scholarship provided by the UK government for students from Commonwealth countries is one of the most popular for postgraduate and research studies. It includes full support for tuition fees, allowances and travel expenses.
To apply for the Commonwealth Scholarship and find out more, click on this link.
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
A student who receives this scholarship from the European Union gets the opportunity to study in multiple countries in Europe. It is ‘fully funded’ and thousands of students from different parts of the world apply for this scholarship every year.
To apply for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship and find out more, click on this link.
DAD Scholarship
There are opportunities to study in various subjects in English language programs in Germany for 400 to 700 euros. Apart from this, you can also study at public universities here without tuition fees. DAD, the largest organization in the country, provides scholarships every year to young and professional students from Asia, Africa, some parts of America and Eastern Europe to study at German universities at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with the approval of the German government.
Details about the DAD Scholarship, including the application procedure, can be found at this link.
Australian Awards Scholarship
This scholarship from the Australian Government is given to students from countries in the Asia-Pacific region. It is ‘fully funded’ and suitable for masters or research-based studies.
Details about the Australian Awards Scholarship, including the application procedure, can be found at this link.
Rhodes Scholarship
Established by Cecil Rhodes in 1902, ‘Rhodes’ is the world’s oldest and most prestigious international scholarship program. Through it, talented students from different countries of the world get the opportunity to do postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford. The Rhodes Scholarship covers all university expenses, personal stipend, health insurance and airfare.
Details about the Rhodes Scholarship, including the application procedure, can be found at this link
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
The best students from countries outside the UK receive this scholarship to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge. The Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the student’s tuition fees, college and university composition fees, airfare and visa costs, etc. A total of 90 seats are reserved for non-European citizens in this scholarship.
Details about the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, including the application procedure, can be found at this link.
MEXT Scholarship
This scholarship from the Japanese government is one of the best opportunities for international students. It fully covers tuition fees, travel, monthly allowance and accommodation expenses.
Details about the MEXT scholarship, including the application procedure, can be found at this link
Venner Canada Graduate Scholarship
This scholarship provided by the Canadian government is mainly for PhD students. It provides financial support for up to three years and encourages students to achieve excellence in research.
To apply for the Venner Canada Graduate Scholarship and learn more, click on this link.
It is important to remember that a scholarship is not just financial support but also a recognition of your talent, hard work and future leadership potential.