Why Study in the USA?

*The top destination for students from Bangladesh.

*More than 50 US universities are ranked within the top 100 according to the QS World University ranking.

*The USA hosts more than 5000 colleges and universities, thus the opportunities are more than that of any other country.

*A wide variety of courses and programs are available in US colleges and universities.

*The USA offers the highest number of scholarships to international students.

*You will experience the most diversified culture as an international student.

*The USA is the host of the most tech-giant companies, including Google, Facebook, Amazon, SpaceX, Microsoft, Netflix, and many more.

*The job market of the United States is highly saturated since the country hosts the most major financial hubs.

*American degrees are the most preferable by employers around the World.

Scholarships & Grants for Bangladeshi Students in the United States

Private and public universities offer financial incentives for deserving & meritorious students. Merit-based scholarships are awarded based on Academic Records, IELTS / TOEFL/ SAT/ GRE/ GMAT scores, and so on.

There are numerous portals to see what students are eligible for. Below is a list of scholarship portals:

Abroad Planet Scholarship Resources: Online community of international students studying in the United States

College Board: Financial aid source for scholarships, grants, and loans for all USA college-bound students

FastWeb: Scholarship search service

International Education Financial Aid: Scholarship search service for international students

International Scholarships: Scholarship database for international student

Mobility International USA: Scholarship resource for non–USA citizens with disabilities

Work Opportunities for International Students in the United States

Let’s see the overview of work opportunities for Bangladeshi Students in the United States

Working On-Campus with F1 Visa

Students with a valid F1 visa are allowed to work on-campus only. Students can work 20-hours per week during regular full-time semesters & full-time during study breaks (including winter and summer breaks). On-campus work is typically available at the school cafeteria, library, research labs, or admissions offices.

Working Off-Campus with F1 Visa

International students has two options for working off-campus. They have to complete at least their first academic year to be eligible for off-campus work. The options are:

Curricular Practical Training (CPT): CPT allows students to participate in off-campus training/work/internships in their program curriculum.

Optional Practical Training (OPT): OPT provides students with the option to participate in an off-campus job or internship, given it is in their field of study. There is an option for OPT extensions for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs. Students who would like to apply for OPT will need an additional visa. There are two options for students: Pre-Completion OPT & Post-Completion OPT.

Working as Temporary Non-Immigrant Workers

After graduation, students can apply to work in the USA temporarily. The prospective employer must apply as a non-immigrant work permit on the applicant’s behalf to the United States Citizenship & Immigration service.