Commonwealth Countries, ASEAN and OIC Students Scholarships in Brunei Darussalam 2013-14

Scholarship Description:

Commonwealth Countries, ASEAN and OIC Students Scholarships in Brunei Darussalam 2013-14 is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

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 otherscan 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.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Degree Level:

Commonwealth Countries, ASEAN and OIC Students Scholarships in Brunei Darussalam 2013-14 is available to undertake level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.