With his Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunie Darussalam’s consent, the Government of Brunie Darussalam is offering annual scholarship under a special scholarship award scheme, for the 2013/2014
Tenable in Brunie Darussalam, the aim of the scholarship awards is to provide applicants, with the opportunity to study at University Brunie Darussalam (UBD) University Islam Sultan (UNISSA) and Institute Technology Brunei (ITB).
The academic year for UBD, UNISSA and ITB commences in July /August 2013.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be citizens of ASEAN, OIC, Commonwealth Member Countries and others and must be between the ages of 18-25 for undergraduate programmes and Not exceed 35 for postgraduate programmes at the commencement of the academic session for which they are applying for admission.
The award is NOT eligible to Brunei Permanent Resident and foreigners residing in Brunei Darussalam for more than three months.
Tenure of Scholarship:
The Scholarship award is normally tenable for minimum period required to obtain specific degree with is four years for a First Degree with Honours, One to two years for Masters Degree, Three years for a Doctoral Degree at UBD, UNISSA and ITB, two and a half years for HND at ITB, three years for Diploma of Health Science at UBD, all on Full-time basis.
The Scholarship award is subject to the maintaining satisfactory conduct and satisfactory progress in the scholar’s studies (this requires the scholar to maintain an active registration status by passing the prescribed semester examinations and obtaining the minimum course credit units).
The duration of the Scholarship granted with NOT be extended in any case, and no changes of institution or programme is permitted.
The Benefits of the Scholarship:
The Scholars are exempted from paying tuition fees and other appropriate compulsory fees determined by the university for the duration of the course.
An economy class air-ticket for the most economically viable route to Brunei Darussalam from the Scholars country of origin prior to the commencement of the course. Upon completion of the course may apply for an economy class air-ticket from Brunei Darussalam to the Scholars country of origin. No additional assistance will be provided towards others travel expenses.
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