Scholarship Description

The Fully Funded University of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship is open to all nationals. This is a very competitive scholarship and applicants with academic talents and caliber are highly encouraged to apply. This scholarship is offered by Brunei Darussalam University to outstanding students who are interested in pursuing their PhD studies after achieving excellence in their Master’s degree. Duration of this program is 3 years. 

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Scholarship Benefits

The benefits of the Fully Funded University of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship are:

  • A subsistence allowance of BND 500.00 per month for 36 months.
  • Waived tuition fees, including registration and acceptance fees at University of Brunei Darussalam.
  • On-campus accommodation for 36 months.
  • Allowances for field research (BND 1000.00 for Arts and Humanities, and BND 2000.00 for Science candidates)
  • For candidates not residing in Brunei Darussalam, one round trip economy class air ticket will be provided from their home country upon accepting the scholarship and to their home country upon completion of their studies.

Scholarship Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the Fully Funded University of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship are stated below:

  • Required Language: English
  • Eligible Countries: All world countries
  • A second class upper honors Bachelor degree and a Master degree with a good publication record from and after undertaking the Master degree or equivalent qualification.
  • Has at least a first class honors Bachelor degree with a distinction in Master degree or equivalent qualification.
  • Fit to pursue studies in the area of choice.
  • A high quality and impact research proposal.
  • For all programmes, applicants must have at least a credit 6 in English Language at GCE ‘O’ Level Examination or a grade ‘B’ in IGCSE English (as a Second Language) or an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL minimum overall score of 550.

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How to Apply for University of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship?

Please follow the following application instructions to win UBD Graduate Scholarship:

  • Fill the application here.
  • Upload the following documents in a PDF form:
    • Certified true copies of academic certificates [O Level, A Level, HND etc.], including university transcripts (where applicable) and  English proficiency qualification [IELTS, TOEFL, BEC, etc.].
    • International passport.
    • For in-service applicants working in the private sector and Government sector (excluding Ministry of Education and Ministry of Religious Affairs): a letter of permission from the employer.
    • For international applicants: a security clearance letter from the country of origin.
    • Certified English translation must be submitted for document that are not in the English language.
  • Confirm the information you provided and submit your application.

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