A passport copy in a drawer, a slight name mismatch on the certificate—small gaps can kill this scholarship application. The Wage Earners Welfare Board online window runs through 24 November 2026. No post or courier—only the portal.
Our SSC form-fill guide is separate; this is the scholarship file. More: Scholarships, Education.
Who can apply
Children of a parent with a BMET emigration clearance or Wage Earners Welfare Board membership. Max two children per worker.
- SSC 2026 pass → class XI / diploma first semester
- HSC 2025 pass → university/medical first semester
- Diploma in Engineering 2025 → BSc Engineering first semester
GPA floors for the scholarship
- SSC 2026: Science 5.00 (4.00 if parent died abroad); humanities/business 4.75 / 4.00
- HSC 2025: Science 4.80 / 4.00; humanities/business 4.50 / 4.00
- Diploma 2025: 3.25 / 3.00
Some outlets print different HSC cut-offs—verify on portal.wewb.gov.bd.
Uploads required
- Worker passport copy + BMET clearance or board membership proof
- Current institution certificate with head’s mobile
- Mission NOC / death certificate if parent died abroad
- Student’s scheduled-bank statement (no agent banking)
- Photo, signature, birth certificate or NID
How long the award runs
SSC track: two years XI–XII (up to four for diploma). HSC track: three years for pass degree, four for bachelor, about five for MBBS/BDS/DVM/B.Arch. Diploma→BSc Engineering: four years.
Portal steps
Open portal.wewb.gov.bd, complete the form, upload, submit. Helpline 16135 (BD) or +8809610102030 from abroad.
Not legal advice—media summary of the notice. Updates under our corrections policy. Editorial policy.
Related: SSC form fill-up · HSC re-scrutiny · Remittance.
