Deadline: 9 January 2016
The Government of Brunei Darussalam Ministry of foreign affairs and trade is currently inviting applications for its Scholarships 2016/2017 Academic session. The aim of the scholarship awards is to provide applicants with the opportunity to study at University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Islam Sultan Sharif Ali University (UNISSA) and Institute of Technology Brunei (ITB). The scholarships cover tuition fees and other appropriate compulsory fees determined by the university for the duration of the programme.
The academic year for UBD, UNISSA and ITB will start from July to August 2016.
Tenure of Scholarship
The Scholarship award is normally tenable for the minimum period required to obtain the specific degree which is 4 years for a first degree with Honours. 1 to 2 years for master ‘s degree at UBD, UNISSA and ITB, 3 years for Doctoral degree at UNNISA, 3 years for Diploma of Health Sciences at PB (Politeknik Brunei), all on a full time basis.
Benefits
- The scholars are exempted from tuition fees and other appropriate compulsory fees determined by the university for the duration of the programme.
- One return economy class air-ticket for the most economically viable route to Brunei Darussalam will be determined by the Brunei Darussalam Government. No additional assistance will be provided towards other travel expenses.
- Allowances payable will include:
- Monthly personal allowance of BND500.00
- Annual Book Allowance BND600.00
- Monthly food allowance of BND150.00
- Upon completion of the program, Baggage allowance to a maximum of BND250.00 to a country in the ASEAN region and BND500.00 to Countries outside the ASEAN region.
- The allowances and rates given are subjected to Brunei Government policy change during the term of the scholarship.
- An accommodation at respective institution’s residential college is provided.
- Outpatient medical and/or dental treatment is at any Brunei government hospitals.
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizens of ASEAN, OIC and Commonwealth Member Countries and others are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 18 – 25 for undergraduate programmes and not exceeding the age of 35 for postgraduate programmes on the 31 July 2016.
- The award is not eligible, to Brunei Permanent Residents and foreigners residing in Brunei Darussalam.
How to Apply
Applicants must fill the online application form available on the website.
For more information, please visit Scholarship Programme.
