Financial Aid

Scholarships & Financial Support

OIST is committed to making quality technical education accessible. Explore available scholarship options below.

Available Scholarships
Financial Support Options
Full Scholarship

Merit Excellence Award

For top SSC/equivalent graduates with outstanding academic achievement.

GPA 5.00 in SSC or equivalent
100% tuition fee waiver
All 3 diploma programs eligible
Renewable each year with GPA ≥ 3.5
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50% Scholarship

Need-Based Financial Aid

For financially disadvantaged students with strong academic potential.

GPA 3.00 or above in SSC
50% tuition fee reduction
Family income below ৳20,000/month
Supporting documentation required
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Special Category

Freedom Fighter Family Award

In honour of Bangladesh's liberation — for children & grandchildren of freedom fighters.

Verified freedom fighter certificate required
25% tuition fee waiver
All programs eligible
Non-renewable fixed award
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Skill Training Aid

Free Skill Training Program

Government-sponsored free seats under NSDA & ASSET programs.

Selected skill training courses only
100% free enrollment
Limited seats — first come, first served
Must be 18–35 years of age
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Women in TVET

Female Student Scholarship

Supporting women's participation in technical and vocational education.

Open to all female applicants
30% tuition fee reduction
All programs eligible
No GPA minimum requirement
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ASSET Funded

ASSET Project Scholarship

Fully-funded training under the World Bank-supported ASSET project.

Specific trades as announced each year
Full fees covered by project
Stipend may be available
Subject to annual project allocation
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Not sure which scholarship applies to you?

Our admissions team will help identify the right financial support during your application.

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