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Scholarships & Financial Aid

TUITION SHOULDN’T STOP TALENT— 80 % of DIU students receive a waiver or scholarship.

80%
of DIU students receive a scholarship or waiver each year
25
scholarship & waiver categories available
100 %
Up-to waiver range
DIU Changed My Story

Every dream deserves a chance—DIU's scholarship programs turn ambition into achievement.

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90-second student testimonial (captioned) describing how a 75% waiver made study possible.

Mr. Sakibul Rahman

CSE 45 Batch, 2025

90-second student testimonial (captioned) describing how a 75% waiver made study possible.

Mr. Sakibul Rahman

CSE 45 Batch, 2025

The merit-based scholarship allowed me to pursue my dreams in Computer Science without financial burden.

Rashida Khan

Rashida Khan

CSE Batch 24

Coming from a tribal community, the Diversity Waiver and free hostel seat made higher education a reality for me.

Meghla Tripura

Meghla Tripura

Nursing Batch 25

The need-based grant helped me focus on studies instead of worrying about tuition fees.

Sakib Ahmed

Sakib Ahmed

BBA Batch 26

As a first-generation learner, the tuition waiver gave me the confidence to continue my education.

Parvez Hossain

Parvez Hossain

EEE Batch 23

My sports scholarship covered essentials so I could train and study without compromise.

Jannatul Ferdaus

Jannatul Ferdaus

SWE Batch 25

The research assistantship stipend helped me publish my first paper and stay on top of fees.

Tanmoy Roy

Tanmoy Roy

CSE Batch 23

The stipend and hostel waiver were game-changers for me and my family.

Maliha Chowdhury

Maliha Chowdhury

Pharmacy Batch 24

A partial waiver plus a flexible payment plan made it realistic to finish my degree.

Mahmudul Hasan

Mahmudul Hasan

BBA Batch 24

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At DIU we believe cost should never block ambition. Every year we disburse merit, need-based, and diversity scholarships—helping 80 % of our students focus on learning instead of tuition.

Students with excellent academic results in SSC and HSC examinations are eligible for merit-based waivers ranging from 25% to 100% based on their GPA scores.

Current students can receive waivers based on their semester GPA performance. Higher SGPA results in higher waiver percentages for the following semester.

Special scholarship opportunities for female students to promote gender equality in higher education, with waivers up to 50% on tuition fees.

Children and first-degree relatives of DIU employees are eligible for significant tuition waivers as part of employee benefits.

Students graduating from affiliated colleges receive preferential admission and scholarship opportunities at DIU.

Technical education graduates from affiliated institutes receive special consideration and scholarship opportunities.

Business management students from affiliated colleges receive dedicated scholarship slots and tuition benefits.

Big Ambitions?
We'll Cover the Cost.

Cut your costs, not your ambitions.
Over 60% of DIU students qualify for a
scholarship or waiver—some up to 100%. Check
your savings in a minute and join them today.

How Financial Aid Works
Apply to DIU

Apply to DIU

Step 1

Submit your online program application and upload your academic transcripts. Once you receive an application ID, you're automatically eligible to request financial aid.

Complete Aid Form

Complete Aid Form

Step 2

Fill out the digital Scholarship applies to you, and attach sports certificates, disabilities.

Eligibility Review – 3 Weeks

Eligibility Review – 3 Weeks

Step 3

Initial review of your application by the financial aid office.

Receive Award Letter

Receive Award Letter

Step 4

Provide additional documents if required.

Enroll & Maintain SGPA

Enroll & Maintain SGPA

Step 5

Attend a virtual interview if needed.

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Proven Commitment, Year After Year

Growing every year to keep tuition within reach for every family.

2022
85%
2023
90%
2024
95%
2025
100%
Over 80%
disbursed since 2022

of DIU students supported in the last four years.

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