Commonwealth Countries, ASEAN and OIC Students Scholarships in Brunei Darussalam

The Government of Brunei Darussalam is offering
annual scholarships for foreign students to study at University of Brunei
Darussalam [UBD], Islam Sultan Sharif Ali university [UNISSA] and Brunei
Institute of Technology [ITB] in Brunei. These scholarships are awarded to the
students of ASEAN, OIC, Commonwealth Member Countries and others. These are
awarded for pursuing HND (Higher National Diploma), undergraduate, master’s,
master’s by research and doctoral program in various disciplines. The
scholarship award is normally tenable for the duration of the programme. These
scholarships are for the academic session 2013/14.
Study Subject(s): This scholarship is available for studying various courses offered by
the UBD, UNISSA and ITB.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing HND
(Higher National Diploma), undergraduate, master, master’s by research and
doctoral program.
Scholarship Provider: Brunei Darussalam Government
Scholarship can be taken at: Brunei
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 Residents and foreigners
residing in Brunei Darussalam for more than three months.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of ASEAN, OIC, Commonwealth Member Countries and others can
apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: With His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s
consent, the Government of Brunei Darussalam is offering annual scholarships
under a special scholarship award scheme, for the 2013/2014 academic session.
Tenable in Brunei Darussalam, 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 Brunei Institute of Technology
[ITB].
Duration of award(s): The scholarship award is normally tenable for the minimum period
required to obtain the specific degree which is four years for a first degree
with honours , one to two years for a master’s 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 sciences at UBD, all on a full time basis.
What does it cover? –The scholars are exempted from paying the tuition fees and other
appropriate compulsory fees determined by the university for the duration of
the programme.
-An economy class air-ticket for the most economically viable route to Brunei
Darussalam from the scholar’s country of origin prior to the commencement of
the course will be provided by the government of Brunei Darussalam through the
Brunei Mission abroad. Any claims made by the scholar for the cost of air
tickets which they had purchased on their without prior consent of the
 Brunei Mission abroad will not be accepted. Upon completion of the
programme scholar may apply for an economy class air ticket from Brunei
Darussalam to the scholar’s country of origin. 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
-Baggage allowance maximum institution of BND250.00 to ASEAN region and
BND500.00 to non ASEAN region upon completion of the programme only.
-An accommodation at respective institution residential college is provided. If
the scholar opts not to live in the provided accommodation, no additional
allowance will be given in the lieu of board and transport.
-Only outpatient medical and/or dental treatment received at any Brunei
government hospitals are complimentary. An administration charge will however
be payable for every consultation with the government general practitioner or
specialist. Should the scholar seek further medical or dental treatments at any
private hospital or clinic, all expenses are to be borne by scholars
themselves.
How to Apply: The application form and supporting documents must be of A4 size and
printed on 1 side and then must be duly completed and endorsed by the relevant
authorities of the applicant’s country of origin. E.g.  Ministry of
Foreign Affairs or the relevant agency responsible for the Brunei Darussalam
Scholarship offers. 3 copies of the application form and 3 copies of the
supporting documents must be submitted to Technical Assistant Division or the
Brunei Mission in your country of origin or the closet Brunei Darussalam
Mission to the country of origin.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Complete application forms together with certified copies of
relevant certificates and documents must reach the Technical Assistant Division
not later than 14th February 2013.
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