BRUNEI DARUSSALAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOREIGN STUDENTS
TENABLE IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM FOR THE 2013/2014 ACADEMIC SESSION

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 Universiti Brunei Darussalam [UBD], Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali [UNISSA] and Institut Teknologi Brunei [ITB].

The academic year for UBD, UNISSA and ITB commences in July / August 2013.

MINIMUM ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for the award of Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the entry requirement set by the following institutions:

ADMISSION TO UNIVERSITI BRUNEI DARUSSALAM (UBD)
Applicants must satisfy the general entry requirements and specific entry requirements as set for each programme.

Applicants must also note that fulfilling the general entry requirements and specific entry requirements does not guarantee entry into UBD’s programmes as admission to all programme is competitive and limited subject to availability of space.

Entry Requirement for Ph.D. Programmes
The minimum requirement for Ph.D. Programme is normally a relevant Master’s Degree or its equivalent from institutions recognized by the University Senate. Applicants are also required to submit a detailed research proposal which is normally expected to include the following topics: proposed title; rationale; aims and methodology; literature review; preliminary bibliography; provisional timetable; provisional table of contents, and an indication of any special requirements for the study. The minimum duration of Ph.D. programme is normally 3 years full-time.

Entry Requirement for Master Degree Programmes
General entry requirement

• The minimum requirement for Masters Degree Programme is normally a relevant Bachelor’s Degree with Honors (Second Class and above) or its equivalent from institutions recognized by the University Senate unless otherwise stated.
• Applicants who do not process a Second Class Honors Degree may considered, provided they have relevant working experience and possess other academic or professional qualifications deemed suitable and equivalent for the purpose of admission to the programme.
• For entry to the Master degree programme in English medium, applicants must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency of at least a credit 6 in English Language at GCE ‘O’ Level Examination or a grade ‘C’ in IGCSE English (as a Second Language) or an IELTS score of 6.0 or TOEFL minimum overall score of at least 550. Please take note that other specific entry requirements will be provided under the separate programmes.
• For research Master degree applications, the applicant must submit a proposal for research together with the application. The research proposal is generally expected to include the following topics: proposed title; rationale; aims and methodology; literature review; preliminary bibliography; provisional timetable; provisional table of contents, and an indication of any special requirements for the study.

Master by Research

• Currently various Masters programmes by Research are available.
• The duration of Masters programmes by research are either 1 or 2 years full-time; or 2 or 4 years part-time.

Entry Requirement for First Degree Programmes
General entry requirement

• For English-medium and Bilingual programmes, at least a credit 6 in English Language 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 overall score 550.

Specific entry requirement :

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) programme requires the following minimum qualifications:

• 160 points for two passes at GCE ‘A’ Level or equivalent in relevant subjects; or
• 200 points for three passes at GCE ‘A’ Level or equivalent in relevant subjects; or
• An international Baccalaureate with a score of 28 points; or
• 5 merits in Higher National Diploma excluding Communication Skills; and
• At least a credit 6 in Malay Language at GCE ‘O’ level FOR candidates wishing to major in Brunei Studies, Malay Literature

Bachelor of Science (Honours) programme requires the following minimum qualifications:

• 160 points for two passes at GCE ‘A’ Level or equivalent (one of which must be in one of the following subjects: Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics); or
• 200 points for three passes at GCE ‘A’ Level or equivalent (one of which must be in one of the following subjects: Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics); or
• An international Baccalaureate with a score of 28 points with a minimum of 5 points in relevant subjects at higher level; or
• 5 merits in Higher National Diploma excuding Communication Skills;

Bachelor of Business (Honours) programme requires the following minimum qualifications:

• 160 points for two passes at GCE ‘A’ Level or equivalent in relevant subjects; or
• 200 points for three passes at GCE ‘A’ Level or equivalent in relevant subjects; or
• An international Baccalaureate with a score of 28 points; or
• Any relevant Higher National Diploma qualification recognized by University Senate; and
• At least a credit 6 in Mathematics at GCE ‘O’ level.

Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) programme requires the following minimum qualifications:

Major : Medicine

• 320 points for three (3) passes (ABB) in any three science subjects at GCE ‘A’ Level or equivalent in relevant subjects; or
• An international Baccalaureate with a score of 36 points;
• Have at least a credit 4 in English Language at GCE ‘O’ Level Examination or a grade ‘B’ in IGCSE English (as a Second Language) or an IELTS score of 7.0 or a TOEFL minimum overall score of 600; and
• Candidates satisfying the entry requirements will have to undergo a selection interview process known as the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

Major : Biomedical Science

• 240 points for three (3) passes (must be from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics) with a minimum of 3 grade C’s (CCC). Any other subject will also be consider depending on case by case basis; or
• An international Baccalaureate with a score of 32 points; and
• Candidates satisfying the entry requirements will have to undergo a selection interview process known as the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

Major : Nursing / Midwifery

• A minimum of 220 points for three (3) passes from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. Other subjects may be considered on a case by case basis; or
• An Internationally recognized degree of second class honours in a relevant discipline from Universiti Brunei Darussalam or any other university recognized by the University Senate; or
• For those with Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery without working experience, at least three merits or pass with credit is required; or
• An International baccalaureate with a score of 32 points; and
• Candidates satisfying the entry requirements will have to undergo a selection interview process known as the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

Entry Requirement for Diploma Programmes
General entry requirement

• At least a credit 6 in English Language 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 overall score 550.

Specific entry requirement :

Diploma of Health Science (Nursing) programme requires the following minimum qualification :

• At least 4 credits in GCE ‘O’ Level Examination of Its equivalent, including Mathematics, Science, English Language; or
• A recognized Certificate for Assistant Nurse or certificate in Midwifery (Division II) with working experience of not less than 2 Years after completing the certificate programme.
• Candidates must be successful at interview conducted by the University.

Diploma of Health Science (Midwifery) programme requires the following minimum qualification :

• At least 4 credits in GCE ‘O’ Level Examination of Its equivalent, including Mathematics, Science, English Language; or
• A recognized Certificate for Assistant Nurse or certificate in Midwifery (Division II) with working experience of not less than 2 Years after completing the certificate programme.
• Candidates must be successful at interview conducted by the University.

Application forms can be obtained from the Brunei Darussalam Foreign Missions and representatives of Brunei Darussalam or from the following address:

Technical Assistance Division
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Bandar Seri Begawan BD2710
Brunei Darussalam
Tel: 00-673-2261177 ext. 387/386/380/383
Fax No. 00-673-2230903
website: www.mofat.gov.bn/scholarship
Email: tad.schoJarship@mfa.gov.bn

Completed application forms, together with certified copies of relevant certificates and documents, must reach the Technical Assistance Division not later than 14 February 2013. Extension will not be granted. Incomplete application form submitted will not be considered.

For more information, please visit official website: www.mofat.gov.bn.

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Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the above information is current and correct. However, applicants should contact the appropriate administering body before making an application, as details do change frequently.