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Bangladeshi Students Eligible for 2026 Harvard MBA Scholarship

Khaborwala Online Desk

Published: 07 Feb 2026, 01:34 pm

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Harvard University, renowned globally for its academic excellence and pioneering business education, continues to attract ambitious students from across the world. For aspiring business leaders, the opportunity to study at Harvard Business School (HBS) has long been a dream—now made attainable for 2026 through the Boustany Foundation MBA Scholarship, open to students from Bangladesh and other countries.

The scholarship, offered biennially by Harvard Business School in partnership with the Boustany Foundation, is specifically designed for the two-year MBA programme. Recipients of this prestigious award will have approximately 75% of their tuition fees covered, in addition to travel expenses. The scholarship also includes a two-month internship, providing students with valuable practical experience in global business environments.

Harvard’s influence extends far beyond education, with its alumni leaving indelible marks on global history. Notable figures who have studied at Harvard include former U.S. Presidents, Nobel laureates, and business leaders such as Franklin D. Roosevelt, Henry Kissinger, Barack Obama, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg. The university’s contribution to various fields is reflected in the remarkable achievements of its alumni:

CategoryNumber of Alumni
U.S. Presidents8
Nobel Prize Winners158
Oscar Winners10
Pulitzer Prize Winners48
Olympic Medal-Winning Athletes108

Eligibility and Application Process

Applicants must have received an admission offer to the Harvard MBA programme and demonstrate outstanding academic performance. Submission requirements include:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Passport-sized photograph

GMAT scores

Relevant academic certificates

All documents should be emailed to admissions@boustany-foundation.org. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview by the foundation.

Scholarship Benefits

Coverage of 75% tuition fees

Travel expenses support

Two-month internship opportunity

The deadline for applications is 31 May 2026.

Founded in 2006 in Switzerland and Monaco, the Boustany Foundation, led by Nabil Boustany and his son Fadi, has been providing international scholarships in education. Its MBA scholarship programme draws inspiration from initiatives started in 1997 for Cambridge University MBA students, reflecting the foundation’s long-standing commitment to fostering global talent in business education.

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