No. A master’s earned in Bangladesh does not disqualify you, but one earned abroad does — the embassy is explicit about this.
United States · Closed for this cycle
Fulbright 2027–28
Applications for the 2027–28 Fulbright Foreign Student Program in Bangladesh closed at 11:59 pm on 11 July 2026, with grants beginning in September 2027. The next round is normally announced by the US Embassy in Dhaka in the spring.
Key dates
| Stage | When | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline (2027–28) | 11 July 2026, 11:59 pm BST | Confirmed |
| Grant begins | September 2027 | Confirmed |
| Next round expected to be announced | Spring 2027 | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
| Next round deadline expected | July 2027 | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
Rows marked “last cycle’s” are guidance only — this cycle’s official notice is not published yet. Confirm every date against the official source below before you apply.
What changed this cycle
- Late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances — the embassy states this explicitly.
What this cycle pays
- A one- to two-year master’s grant, tuition included
- Living stipend, airfare, and accident and sickness cover
- Visa and pre-departure support administered through IIE
Questions about this cycle
Start building for the next one: line up referees, prepare for the GRE if your field needs it, and draft your study objective. The call usually appears in spring with a July deadline, so the preparation window is really now.
Official source
This page was written from: US Embassy Dhaka — Fulbright programme announcement. When the notice changes, this page is updated to match.
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