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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
الحمد والشكر لله تبارك وتعالى، وصلى الله وسلم على المصطفى محمد وعلى اله وصحبه أجمعين
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to invite foreign students to apply for the Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship program for the 2024/2025 academic session. The scholarship award gives accepted applicants the opportunity to undertake a Diploma, Bachelor's, and Master's degree at one of the following Brunei Darussalam higher education institutions:
· University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD)
· Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan (KUPU SB)
· Sultan Syarif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA)
· Brunei University of Technology (UTB)
· Brunei Polytechnic (PB)
The academic year starts in July/August 2024.
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| Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarships for Diploma, Bachelor, and Master Degrees |
Eligibility Requirements
Ineligible applications will be rejected. Please check that you meet the following eligibility criteria before you apply:
Applicants must:
• Not exceed the age of 25, for Undergraduate and Diploma programs, and the age of 35, for Postgraduate Master's Degree programs, on the first day of July of the year when the course/program starts.
• Be proficient in English with a Credit 6 at GCE ‘O’ Level Examination or a Grade ‘C” in IGCSE English (as a second language) or an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL minimum score of 550.
NOTE: The Scholarship is intended primarily for international students studying for the first time in Brunei Darussalam. Bruneians, Brunei Permanent Residents, and international students studying/who have studied in Brunei tertiary institutions are NOT eligible.
Application Procedure
1. The closing date for application for the Scholarship is 15 February 2024.
2. An applicant may be required to appear for an interview at such place(s) as may be determined by the institutions offering the programs, and to sit a written examination to assess the applicant’s proficiency in the English/ Malay/ Arabic Language (where applicable).
3. The Government of Brunei Darussalam reserves the right to reject any applications. The decision on the selection of candidates is final. Any disputes or inquiries pertaining to the decision made will not be entertained.
4. Documents to be uploaded in the application form (BDGS Application Form):
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Certified true copies of academic qualifications and other supporting documents (i.e. certificates, testimonials, transcripts).
- Certified English translations of supporting documents must be submitted for documents that are not in English.
- Certified true copies of Birth Certificate and Passport.
- References and recommendations from referees. (C1 and C2)
5. For queries related to courses/programs offered, please browse the following links:
- Universiti Brunei Darussalam
https://www.mfa.gov.bn/Shared%20Documents/UBD%20-%20%20BDGS%202023-2024.pdf
- Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali
https://www.mfa.gov.bn/Shared%20Documents/UNISSA%20-%20BDGS%202023-2024%20(Program).pdf
- Universiti Teknologi Brunei
https://www.utb.edu.bn/
- Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan (KUPU SB)
https://www.mfa.gov.bn/Shared%20Documents/KUPU%20SB%20-%20BDGS202324%20(Program).pdf
- Politeknik Brunei
https://www.mfa.gov.bn/Shared%20Documents/PB%20-%20BDGS2223%20(program).pdf
6. To apply, please fill in the online Application Form at the following link – BDGS Application Form.
7. Applicants applying to Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) must also complete an online application through https://apply.ubd.edu.bn/orbeon/uis-welcome/
8. Applicants applying to Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) must also complete an online application through https://apply.utb.edu.bn/
9. For further queries please contact us at: queriesBDGS2024@mfa.gov.bn
Scholarship Terms and Conditions
The full listing of the terms and conditions of the scholarship will be provided to the applicant once the application is successful and a scholarship is offered. A declaration will be required to be signed confirming understanding and agreement to these terms and conditions upon acceptance of the scholarship.
The general terms and conditions are as follows:
3.1 The scholarship recipient will be facilitated with the benefits of the scholarship as follows:
- exemption from paying tuition fees including acceptance, examination, registration, and orientation fees for the duration of the program;
- an economy class air ticket to Brunei Darussalam from the scholarship recipient's country of origin/ country of domicile prior to the commencement of the course and an economy class air ticket from Brunei Darussalam to the scholarship recipient's country of origin/country of domicile upon completion of the course;
- a monthly personal allowance of BND$500.00;
- a monthly meals allowance of BND$150.00;
- an annual book allowance of BND$600.00;
- accommodation at the residential college of the University/ Polytechnic;
- baggage allowance for shipment of the scholarship recipient's personal effects to his country of origin/country of domicile upon completion of the program, at a maximum amount of:
BND$250.00 to a country within the ASEAN region; or
BND$500.00 to a country outside the ASEAN region;
- comprehensive insurance cover for the whole duration of the Scholarship. The scholarship recipient is urged to obtain additional insurance prior to his travel to Brunei Darussalam and for the whole duration of the Scholarship at his own expense.
3.2 This scholarship shall not be held concurrently with any other scholarship, fellowship, grant, or loan without the prior approval of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This scholarship may be terminated or revoked immediately should the scholarship recipient be found holding another scholarship, fellowship, grant, or loan without the prior written approval of the Ministry.
3.3 A scholarship recipient is not encouraged to bring any family members with him for the duration of the Scholarship. No marriage allowance nor child allowance is payable to the scholarship recipient and no accommodation will be provided to any accompanying spouse, child, or children.
3.4 A scholarship recipient is not permitted to undertake any paid employment or to serve on the staff of any country's representative mission in Brunei Darussalam during the duration of the scholarship. A scholarship recipient is required to:
- conform to all the rules and regulations underlying this Scholarship;
- abide by the rules and regulations of his University/ Polytechnic;
- respect the customs, culture, and official religion of Brunei Darussalam;
- obey all the laws and regulations of Brunei Darussalam;
- refrain from engaging in political activities;
- undergo health screening in Brunei Darussalam if deemed necessary by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
3.5 Upon completion of the program, the scholarship recipient will be required to leave Brunei Darussalam with immediate effect.
FAQs
- How will I know if my application is successful?
Successful applicants will be contacted or notified for further consideration in the selection process.
- Unsuccessful applicants will be notified through email.
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