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BRAC University Scholarships 2024

BRAC offers merit and needs-based scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students, with various options covering tuition, fees, and even living expenses.

Applications are invited for the BRAC University Scholarships 2024. For the BRAC University Scholarships, there is no last date to apply. At any time in the year, applicants may apply. Nearly all academic fields and majors are eligible for BRAC University scholarships at the undergraduate level. The Basis of Needs In addition to providing 100% tuition and other fees (such as library and lab costs) to deserving students, the BRAC Scholarship will also provide free housing and meals. IELTS is not required for this scholarship if your most recent coursework was in English.

BRAC University was established in 2001. It adheres to the liberal arts model of education, which fosters innovation and gives higher education a boost. This aims to meet the needs of the modern world while ensuring a high standard of education. Building on BRAC’s experience in finding solutions to the issues of extreme poverty, BRACU seeks to instill in its students a commitment to the development of the country.’The Ministry of Education of the government of Bangladesh has authorized BRACU, and it is accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The university’s mission is to give students an exceptional, all-around education with a focus on professional development so they can become knowledgeable and skilled leaders of the nation’s development efforts. BRAC University has an excellent global ranking. The QS World University Ranking for 2019 placed it as the top university in the country.

BRAC University Scholarships Details

Scholarship Country: Bangladesh
Host Institute:
BRAC University
Course Level: Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Who is eligible? International Students
Deadline Date: Open Now

Affiliations

Over the years, BRAC University has partnered with the following reputed academic and research institutions around the world to enhance our own educational experience by learning from others.

BRAC Business School

  • Asian Institute of Management, Manila
  • Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok
  • Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, USA
  • University of South Australia

James P Grant School of Public Health

  • Beijing National and Guangxi Provincial
  • Centres for Diseases Control, China
  • Bloomberg School of Public Health
  • Johns Hopkins University, USA
  • Department of Clinical Medicine
  • Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
  • George Washington University, USA
  • Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University, USA
  • Institute of Development Studies
  • University of Sussex, UK
  • Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
  • London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK
  • Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, USA
  • National Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine (NIPSOM), Bangladesh
  • School of Medical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana
  • Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
  • University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • University of Heidelberg, Germany
  • University of Illinois at Springfield, USA
  • University of Nagasaki, Japan

Department of Architecture

  • University of Illinois, Chicago, USA
  • Universite de Nice Sophia Antipolis, France
  • Lancaster University, UK
  • Loughborough University, New Ashby Road, Leicestershire, UK
  • British Council

Postgraduate Programs in Disaster Management

  • Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, Thailand
  • Asian University Network of Environment and Disaster Management (AUEDM)
  • Katmandu University, Nepal
  • Kyoto University, Japan
  • Northumbria University, UK

Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

  • Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)
  • BRACARDC, Gazipur, Bangladesh
  • CNRS, CEA, Grenoble, France
  • ICDDR, B, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • BCSIR, Dhaka Bangladesh

Department Of Economics And Social Sciences

Faculty NameAsian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok as its Professor Emeritus· United Nations Centre for Regional Development, Nagoya, Japan as Guest Editor of its journal, Regional Development Dialogue (RDD), Vol 36, Issue Regional Development in the Context of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and as an of Expert Member of its 3R international team. · Centre of Development and Employment Research (CDER) as Research Fellow and its BoT Member.   · Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) and Rajshahi Development Authority (RDA) for contributing to, as an urban and regional economist, preparing the Master Plan of Rajshahi Metropolitan Development Plan. · Contributing to Local Economic Development (LED) Strategy Development Project of Shibgonj/Rajshahi and Jashore, swiss contact/SDC.   
Prof. ATM Nurul AminCopenhagen Business School Tufts University and Danish Ethical Trading Initiative, funded by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.· Royal Holloway, University of London and Aconsa AB, a Swedish Consultant firm.· BIGD, LSE, University of New South Wales, The Freie University, Volkswagen Foundation· Ministry of Labour and Employment· Center for Entrepreneurs and Development (CED)· University of Gothenburg· University of Essex· C&A Foundation· Zurich University of Applied Science· Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishment (DIFE).
Prof. Shahidur RahmanCopenhagen Business School Tufts University and Danish Ethical Trading Initiative, funded by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.· Royal Holloway, University of London and Aconsa AB, a Swedish Consultant firm.· BIGD, LSE, University of New South Wales, The Freie University, Volkswagen Foundation· Ministry of Labour and Employment· Center for Entrepreneurs and Development (CED)· University of Gothenburg· University of Essex· C&A Foundation· Zurich University of Applied Science· Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishment (DIFE).
Department Of Economics

Fees And Payment

Make-up Examination Fee:BDT 3,000/=
Residential Semester Fee (effective from students enrolled in Fall 2023 (for Pharmacy and LLB from Spring 2024) onwards:BDT 80,000/=
Department Change FeeBDT 6,000/=
Degree Processing Fee:BDT 8,500/=
Convocation Gown Fee:
(refundable after return of gown)
BDT
3,500/=
Transfer CertificateBDT 600/=
Migration CertificateBDT 600/=
Library Membership Fee (one time)BDT 2500/=
Attestation of Documents (Per Copy)BDT 300/=
Sealed Envelope (Per Envelope)BDT 300/=
TranscriptBDT 600/=
Transcript (For Emergency)BDT 1000/=
Provisional Certificate FeeBDT 1300/=
Duplicate Provisional Certificate FeeBDT 600/=
Emergency  Provisional Certificate Fee (Degree must be approved)BDT 3000/=
Duplicate Certificate FeeBDT 2300/=
Professional Skill Development ProgramBDT 5500/=
Fees And Payment

Accommodation & Transport

Brac University provides international students with accommodation facilities and transport to and from the BracU campus.

Medical

An international student will have to undergo a medical checkup in his/her own country and submit a certificate from a physician for General Fitness Test.

An international student will also have to undergo medical screening including a thorough check-up to a few selected clinical investigations and immunizations in his/her own country and submit the report to BracU.

Visa

BracU will assist in expediting the visa process for international students.

Financial Coverage

In Bangladesh, the BRAC University Scholarships 2024 will pay international students a 100% tuition fee and offer other fees (e.g. semester fees, laboratory fees, library) and provide their students with food and lodging.

  • Full tuition fee.
  • Monthly Stipend.
  • Health insurance
  • Travelling Allowance
  • Books Allowance

Study Programs 

Almost all fields of study for bachelor’s and postgraduate degree programs are offered by the university. The following is a list of all available fields of study for the BRAC University Scholarships 2024-25:

  • Bachelor of Architecture
  • Bachelor of Arts in English
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons.)
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
  • Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
  • Bachelor of Science In Physics
  • Bachelor of Social Sciences in Anthropology
  • Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics & Electronics
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Electronic And Communication Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical And Electronic Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
  • Bachelor of Social Science in Economics
  • Master in English
  • Master in Governance and Development
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Bank Management
  • Master of Science in Applied Economics
  • Master in Procurement and Supply Management
  • Master in TESOL
  • Master in Computer Applications
  • Master in Disaster Management
  • Master of Development Studies
  • Master of Public Health
  • Executive MBA
  • M.S. in Biotechnology
  • M.Sc./M.Engg. in Computer Science and Engineering
  • MEd & PGD in  School Improvement & Educational Leadership
  • M.Sc & PGD in Early Childhood Development
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.)/Master of Engineering (M.Engg.) in Electrical And Electronic Engineering

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following conditions to be able to qualify for the 2024 BRAC University Scholarship for international students:

  • Applicants from any country with any race are eligible for the scholarship application.
  • Applicants for a Bachelor’s Degree must have a high school diploma to qualify. (Requirements: https://www.bracu.ac.bd/admissions/undergraduate
  • Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree transcript and a degree credential to qualify for the Master’s Degree program. (Check Requirements https://www.bracu.ac.bd/admissions/postgraduate
  • Applicants must have a minimum CGPA of 3.25 on a scale of 4 to be considered for a scholarship, and applicants must meet these requirements throughout all semesters.

Required Documents

These documents are needed to be submitted for the BRAC University Scholarship 2024-25 with your applications.

  • Transcripts or diplomas from previous institutes or universities.
  • Passport copy
  • Tests for medical health, such as HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, and C
  • Resume or CV.
  • Study Plan. 
  • Motivation Letter. 
  • Proof of English (if any) is otherwise not mandatory.

Application Deadline

For the BRAC University Scholarships, there is no last date to apply. At any time in the year, applicants may apply.

How To Apply?

The best place to start if you want more information about the BRAC University scholarships is the official website. Additionally, you can learn more about the university’s research, staff, faculty, and community involvement initiatives. Academic calendars, student handbooks, and course catalogues might also be accessible to users via the website. Click here to view the webpage.


Frequently Asked Questions

What types of scholarships are available at BRAC University?

BRAC Scholarship: Awarded to financially disadvantaged students with outstanding academic merit, covering 100% tuition and other fees with potential food and accommodation support.
Merit Scholarship based on BracU Academic Results: Offers tuition fee waivers ranging from 25% to 100% based on CGPA achieved in previous semesters.
Needs-Based Scholarships: Provides partial tuition waivers to students facing financial hardship.
Program-Specific Scholarships: Some academic departments or schools offer scholarships for students pursuing specific programs or research areas.

What are the eligibility criteria for BRAC University scholarships?

Be a citizen of Bangladesh or an international student meeting specific requirements.
Have a strong academic record in relevant subjects.
Demonstrate financial need for certain scholarships.
Meet any additional criteria specific to the chosen scholarship.

When can I apply for BRAC University scholarships?

Application deadlines differ for each scholarship program. Typically, applications open before the start of each semester (July and January). Keep an eye on the BRAC University website and scholarship announcements for exact dates.

What documents do I need to submit for a scholarship application?

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Standardized test scores (if applicable)
Letter of recommendation
Statement of financial need (for need-based scholarships)
Any other documents specified in the scholarship guidelines

How are BRAC University scholarships awarded?

A selection committee reviews applications based on academic merit, financial need, and adherence to eligibility criteria. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview.

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