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High-Profile ICT Scholar Grant

The most prestigious government fellowship designed for exceptional ICT graduates. A competitive program supporting visionary researchers capable of solving critical national problems through technology innovation.

Monthly Stipend

৳2,00,000

May be increased up to ৳3,00,000 on the selection committee's recommendation

Program Duration

1 Year

Maximum fellowship period for intensive research

Annual Selection

2 Fellows

One male and one female candidate per year

Selection Period

December

Annual examination and selection process

Eligibility Criteria

Strict academic requirements must be met. All criteria are mandatory with no exceptions.

  • Golden GPA Requirement

    Must have obtained GPA 5.00 in both SSC and HSC examinations

  • Graduation Excellence

    Minimum CGPA of 3.75 in graduation from an ICT-related program

  • Recent Graduate Status

    Application must be submitted within 1 year of graduation result publication

  • ICT-Related Degree

    Degree must be in a field listed under Article 4.1 of the policy

  • Full-Time Commitment

    Must not hold any other job or fellowship during the grant period

Selection Process

A rigorous two-stage evaluation to identify the nation's most promising ICT talent

Stage 1
Competitive Written Examination
Held annually in December

4-hour comprehensive ICT examination

Covers advanced topics in ICT subjects

Top 10 scorers advance to Stage 2

Note: Syllabus and sample papers available for download

Stage 2
Innovation Proposal & Presentation
Expert committee evaluation

Detailed plan to solve a national ICT problem

Presentation before Expert Committee

Evaluated on innovation, feasibility, and impact

Final Selection: Highest combined scores (Exam + Proposal)

Fellow Responsibilities

Requirements and obligations during the fellowship period

During Fellowship

  • •Full-time research under a nominated professor
  • •Quarterly progress report submission
  • •Regular attendance at research seminars
  • •No concurrent employment or fellowship

Upon Completion

  • •Final innovation report submission
  • •Comprehensive research documentation
  • •Presentation of findings to committee

Demonstrate Your Excellence

Join the ranks of Bangladesh's most talented ICT professionals. Applications open in October for the December examination cycle.