Having Commitment to ensure inclusivity within the society and create scope opportunities for disadvantaged population, WUB offers such scholarships which range up to 100 percent of the tuition fees. This is in compliance with the Private University Act 2010. Around 5-20 percent 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:
Up to 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 10% to 100% of the total tuition fees.
Eligibility Criteria
This scholarship is open to applicants who are seeking admission to any undergraduate and graduate programs at the University for which applications are currently being accepted. Only those applying for entry to these open undergraduate and graduate 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-enroll 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the University Administration may, at its sole discretion, consider reinstating the scholarship for students who have withdrawn.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 Programs
All undergraduate & graduate programs are eligible for this scholarship with the exception of joint degrees with other universities.
Application Process
To apply for the scholarship, you must first apply for admission and be offered a place on your chosen program. 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 for Fall 2026 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, Mechanical, Automobile 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 3.00.
All undergraduate and graduate programs are eligible for such scholarships except joint degree programs with other universities
Founder's Scholarship for Golden GPA 5 for Admission Open for Fall 2026
The Founder’s Scholarship is awarded by Professor Dr. Abdul Mannan Choudhury, Founder and Honorable Vice Chancellor of World University of Bangladesh (WUB), in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and potential.
Professor Dr. Abdul Mannan Choudhury is a distinguished educationist, academic, columnist, and Freedom Fighter. He has served in several prominent academic and administrative positions, including Director of the EMBA Program and Chairman of the Department of Management at the University of Dhaka, Founding Chairman of the MIS Department at the University of Dhaka, Proctor of the University of Dhaka, Provost of S.M. Hall, and Academic Dean at Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria. He has also been associated with the Advisory Council of the National Freedom Fighters.
The scholarship reflects the Founder’s commitment to supporting meritorious students and promoting excellence in higher education.
Eligibility:
The scholarship program is designed to support academically outstanding students who have achieved GPA 5.00 in both SSC and HSC examinations, excluding the 4th subject, or an equivalent result in recognized 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.
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), and also 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.
Up to 3% students enrolled in a year will get the waiver under this category as per the circulation of UGC
The Tuition Fee waiver as above will then be continued provided that the CGPA in each semester remains 3.00 or more.
Tribal / Ethnic Minority Scholarship
To promote equal access to higher education, World University of Bangladesh (WUB) provides scholarship/tuition fee waivers for eligible students from recognized tribal and ethnic minority communities of Bangladesh, subject to fulfillment of the minimum admission requirements.
Eligibility:
Applicants must belong to a recognized tribal or ethnic minority community and meet the admission requirements of the respective program.
How to Apply:
Applicants must submit an application addressed to the Registrar requesting the scholarship, along with the prescribed admission form, academic certificates and transcripts, proof of tribal/ethnic minority status, National ID/Birth Certificate, and other required documents.
The scholarship will be awarded subject to WUB policy and applicable UGC guidelines.
The number of recipients and waiver amount will be determined by the University.
The waiver will continue provided the student maintains a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in each semester and fulfills the University's academic requirements.
Special Category Scholarship
Applicants under special scholarship and waiver quotas may be considered under the following categories:
Siblings / Spouses Simultaneously Enrolled at WUB
Persons with Disabilities / Especially Abled Students
Orphans
Single Girl Children
Children of Single Mothers
Transgender Students
Students with Exceptional Talent in Skills, Sports, Arts, Culture, Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, or Other Recognized Achievements
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of the respective scholarship category, fulfill the University’s admission requirements, and provide appropriate supporting documents or evidence where required.
Scholarship Benefit:
Eligible applicants may receive a tuition fee waiver or scholarship in accordance with the applicable WUB policy, scholarship category, and available quota.
Maintaining the Scholarship:
Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress, remain continuously enrolled, maintain good conduct and attendance, and fulfill any additional conditions applicable to their respective scholarship category.
How to Apply:
Applicants must first apply for admission and receive an offer of admission. The scholarship application and required supporting documents may then be submitted to the Admission Office during the enrolment process.
Scholarship recipients are expected to demonstrate continued academic improvement and maintain a CGPA above 3.00.
Continuation of the scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progress and compliance with the applicable terms and conditions of the University.
The scholarship will be awarded subject to the availability of funds, applicable quota, and WUB scholarship policy.
The University reserves the right to verify submitted documents and determine the final eligibility and scholarship benefit.
WUB Women's Empowerment Scholarship
(A 100% Tuition Fee Waiver for Underprivileged Women)
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.
