Having Commitment to ensure inclusivity within the society and create scope opportunities for disadvantaged population, WUB offers such scholarships which range up to 100 per cent of the tuition fees. This is in compliance with the Private University Act 2010. Around 5-20 per cent of the student body will be entitled to such scholarships.
Eligibility:
Must belong to the disadvantages and poor income group of the country
Tuition Fee Waiver:
100% of the total tuition fees.
Programs eligible for such Scholarship:
All programs of the University.
How to Apply?
You should apply for a scholarship once you have applied for admission and successfully been offered a place on the program you wish to.
Merit Awards Scholarship: Overview and Guidelines
The Merit Awards Scholarship is exclusively available to students from Bangladesh. Recipients can receive a tuition fee waiver ranging from 40% to 100% of the total fees.
Eligibility Criteria
This scholarship is open to applicants who are seeking admission to any undergraduate programme at the University for which applications are currently being accepted. Only those applying for entry to these open undergraduate courses are eligible.
Maintaining the Scholarship
To retain the scholarship, students must remain continuously enrolled in their studies. If a student fails an examination, they may be required to retake it. Those who withdraw from their studies will forfeit the scholarship and, if they wish to return, must re-enrol under the current or new tuition fee structure. Details of the costs payable by scholarship recipients for their courses will be provided by the University.
In exceptional circumstances, such as serious illness, the University Administration may, at its sole discretion, consider reinstating the scholarship for students who have withdrawn.
Eligible Programmes
All undergraduate programmes are eligible for this scholarship with the exception of the Bachelor of Education, joint degrees with other universities, and all postgraduate programmes.
Application Process
To apply for the scholarship, you must first apply for admission and be offered a place on your chosen programme. The scholarship application can be completed during your enrolment process at the Admission Office on any of the University’s campuses.
Students will get tuition fee waiver for Admission Open according to the following ways:
For the students admitted in undergraduate programs
Diploma holder students who will take admission in Weekend/Evening program of B.Sc. in Civil Engg. EEE, CSE, MTE and Textile Engineering.
Special Scholarship for Masters program
Please click below Calculate Your Scholarship button for calculate your scholarship details.
Remarks:
Since the funding is to encourage students to pursue high grades in academic performance, the students are expected to over perform than the previous grades that is score more than a CGPA of 3.75.
All undergraduate programs are eligible for such scholarships except Bachelor of Education, joint degree programs with other universities and Post-graduate programs
Founder Scholarship for Golden GPA 5 for Admission Open
The scholarship is awarded by the WUB Founder Professor Dr. Abdul Mannan Choudhury, Honourable
Vice Chancellor, World University of Bangladesh. He is well reputed person to comparison than other
universities. He is also educationalist, academics columnist, Freedom fighter and one of the advisory
council of the National Freedom Fighters. He was the Director, EMBA & Chairman, Department of
Management (DU); founder chairman of MIS Department, Dhaka University; Proctor DU; Provost, S.M.Hall
(DU); Academic Dean, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.
Eligibility:
The award is open for all Bangladeshi students in the academic year Admission Open. The scholarship programme
aims to support brilliant students who got both golden 5 in or equivalent in any pre university
qualifications.
Criteria for the Scholarship
Students must maintain CGPA 3.75 in all preceding semester otherwise the waiver will be
cancelled.
Students must not drop any semester and should undertake a minimum of 12 credits in each
semester.
The Waivers are subject to good conduct and satisfactory class attendance of the student. Less
than 70% class attendance in the any semester will lead to cancellation of the Waiver.
Waiver will be cancelled for any discontinuation/interruption of study, delinquency and disciplinary
actions at WUB.
Waivers will not be tenable to the students who appear in repeat/retake in previous semester or
who fails in a semester.
Waivers will be discontinued if a recipient withdraws or drops a semester, whatever may the case.
How to Apply
To apply for the award, aspirants need to take admissions at the university, and then they will be
considered automatically for the studentship.
Students will get tuition fee waiver for Admission Open according to the following ways:
Freedom Fighter Scholarship
As a mark of respect to the valiant freedom fighters of the Bangladesh War of Liberation and Independence of 1971, the University reserves 3% admission quota for only wards of freedom fighters of all categories, subject to their fulfilments of the minimum admission requirements at the World University of Bangladesh.
How to apply for this Scholarship?
An application addressing to the Registrar, World University of Bangladesh should be made by the applicant requesting financial aid as being a ward of a freedom fighter. Along with the paper application, the candidate must also fill-in the prescribed application for admission of the University, include two photos of the applicant as well as the respective freedom fighter (if available),andalso submit the freedom fighter’s certificate issued by the Ministry of Liberation War of Bangladesh. The Gazette Notification, National ID Card of the Freedom Fighter (if available), and the Birth Certificate of the applicant should also be included.
In line with the WUB Policy for Gender Equity, Access, and Participation of Women, and our deep commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the World University of Bangladesh establishes the "WUB Women's Empowerment Scholarship." This initiative directly addresses the dual challenge of gender and socioeconomic disadvantage. Its primary goal is to empower talented and motivated women from underprivileged backgrounds by removing the primary financial barrier to high-quality higher education, thereby fostering inclusivity and creating a pipeline of future female leaders for Bangladesh.
To provide full financial support for the undergraduate tuition fees of academically promising female students who come from economically marginalized communities, ensuring that a lack of financial resources does not hinder their access to and successful completion of a university degree.
Applicants must satisfy all of the following conditions:
Must be a female student.
Must have successfully passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent examination with a minimum GPA of 4..00 (or equivalent) on a 5.0 scale.
Must have applied for and received a formal Offer of Admission to any undergraduate program at WUB.
Must belong to a household classified as low-income or below the poverty line, as defined by the Government of Bangladesh. This includes, but is not limited to, students from:
Rural and economically disadvantaged regions.
Families of low-income industrial or agricultural workers.
Marginalized ethnic communities.
Families headed by single mothers or widows.
Character: Must demonstrate a strong commitment to their studies and community, as evidenced by personal statement and, if applicable, letters of recommendation.
Award: 100% waiver of the total tuition fees for the standard duration of the undergraduate program.
What is Covered: The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees only.
What is Not Covered: The scholarship does not cover other ancillary costs such as admission fees, semester fees, library charges, laboratory fees, hostel accommodation, or transportation. Recipients are responsible for these costs.
All undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the World University of Bangladesh are eligible under this scholarship scheme.
The process is designed to be integrated and seamless:
Step 1: Apply for Admission. The student must first apply for and receive an Offer of Admission to an undergraduate program at WUB through the standard process.
Step 2: Submit Scholarship Application. Upon receiving the admission offer, the student must submit a separate, formal application for the "WUB Women's Empowerment Scholarship." The application package must include:
A completed scholarship application form.
A personal statement (500 words) describing her background, financial challenges, academic and career aspirations, and how the scholarship will help her achieve them.
Proof of family income (e.g., parent/guardian's salary certificate, affidavit from a competent government authority, or union council certificate).
Copies of all academic transcripts and certificates.
Two letters of recommendation, preferably from a former teacher and a community leader.
Step 3: Interview. Shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview with the WUB Scholarship Committee.
Selection Committee: A dedicated committee comprising senior academic and administrative staff will evaluate applications based on a combined score of financial need (60%) and academic merit/potential (40%).
Condition for Renewal: The scholarship is contingent upon the recipient maintaining a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.3 each academic year and adhering to the University's code of conduct. Academic performance will be reviewed annually.
