In 2021, the British Council in Bangladesh celebrates their 70th anniversary. The British Council is committed to creating opportunities for students and young professionals to pursue their educational and professional development goals.
In the year 2021, the British Council has launched various scholarships to inspire and support Bangladeshi youth towards their university education. IELTS Prize is one of the many schemes offered by the British Council. It is an annual competition to support IELTS test-takers with £3,000 towards their university tuition fees. It is now open for applications from students living in Bangladesh who are applying to any higher education institution where IELTS is an admissions requirement.
The IELTS Prize was created to help ambitious young people turn their academic dreams into reality, providing them with financial assistance and the opportunity to pursue their undergraduate or postgraduate course of choice in English-speaking universities worldwide.
This year’s competition is open to IELTS test-takers from ten countries around the world, including Bangladesh. Seven winners will be selected from each country through a competitive application process to receive the cash prize to support their studies.
As well as facilitating students’ academic pursuits in world-class educational institutions, the IELTS Prize opens doors for individuals, granting them the freedom to travel to new countries, immerse themselves in new cultures, and become part of a global IELTS community.
Applicants from Bangladesh who wish to enter the IELTS Prize should visit www.ieltsprize.takeielts.britishcouncil.org. They can find out more information about the prize, the application process and review frequently asked questions to assist their application. The last date for applying is September 30, 2021.