With His Majesty’s consent, the Government of Brunei Darussalam is offering annual scholarships under a special scholarship award scheme, commencing in 2009-10 academic session. Under this program following courses are being offered in various universities of Brunei Darussalam.
Introduction
With His Majesty’s consent, the Government of Brunei Darussalam is offering annual scholarships under a special scholarship award scheme, commencing in 2009-10 academic session. Under this program following courses are being offered in various universities of Brunei Darussalam:
• Bachelor Degree (Honors)
• Master Degree
• HND (Higher National Diploma)
• DN (Diploma in Nursing)
Objectives
The aim of the scholarship award is to provide students, with the opportunity to stay at University Brunei Darussalam [UBD], University Islam Sultan Sharif Ali [UNISSA], Institute of Technology Brunei [ITB] and Pengiron Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa’adatul Balkiah College of Nursing [PAPRSBCN].
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must be citizens of ASEAN, OIC, Commonwealth member countries and others and must be between the age of 18-25 ate the commencement of the academic session for which they are applying for admission. However, under exceptional case, the age limit requirement may be waived for candidates who are applying for Master programs at UBD.
Minimum Entry Qualification
Applicants for admission to first degree programs must satisfy the following minimum entry requirements: At least Credit Passes in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects, and at least three Advanced Level passes all at grade C or better or equivalent qualifications relevant to the degree program applied for (obtained within the last two years). For English Medium programs, at least a credit 6 in English Language at GCE Ordinary Level examination or the equivalent (e.g. a score of 550 and above in the TOEFL examination or an average score of 6.5 and above in the British Council IELTS obtained within the last two years.
For Malay-Medium programmer, at least a credit 6 in Malay Language at GCE Ordinary Level examination or an equivalent qualification in Malay Language recognized by the University Senate. For Bilingual programmers, at least a credit 6 in Malay Language and at least a pass in English Language at GCE Ordinary Level examination or the equivalent recognized by the University Senate. Applicants for the Master's degree programmer must hold a Bachelor's Degree (normally at least Second Class Honors) in the relevant discipline, where applicable, from a recognized institution or any equivalent qualification accepted by the University Senate and for English Medium programmers at least a Credit 6 in English Language at GCE Ordinary Level examination or the equivalent (e.g. a score of 550 and above in the TOEFL examination or an average score 6.5 and above in the British Council l.E.L.T.S. obtained within the last two years).
For Admission to UNISSA
Applicants for admission to first degree programmer must satisfy the following minimum entry requirements:-For Arabic-Medium degree programmer must have obtained the High School Certificate of Religious Education or its equivalent with an average grade of 'jayyid jiddan (very good)'.For English-Medium degree programmer must have obtained 3 GCE 'A' level passes in English medium subjects at grade C or better (obtained within the last two years); and at least a credit 6 in English Language at GCE Ordinary Level or grade C in IGCSE English (as a First Language) or an IELTS an average score of 6.5 or TOEFL minimum overall score of 550.For a degree programmer which has a major or a minor component in English-Medium, must have obtained GCE '0' level passes in Mathematics. The University may require applicants applying for admission to Arabic-Medium degree programmer to sit and pass an Arabic Language Test. Applicants may be required to sit and pass a University Entrance Test.5.2.2 Applicants for the Master's degree programmer must hold a Bachelor's Degree (normally at least Second Class Honors) or 'jayyid' in the relevant discipline. Evidence of adequate training and ability to undertake the programmer must also be submitted. The University may require applicants to sit and pass an Arabic Language Test. The programmers can be undertaken either by research or coursework and dissertation. The Masters programmed by coursework and dissertation will only be offered if there are at least five (5) candidates registered for each of the programmes.5.2.3 Applicants for PhD programmers is normally a relevant Master's degree or its equivalent from institutions recognized by the University. Evidence of adequate training and ability to undertake the programmed must also be submitted.
For admissions to ITB
At least Credit Passes in four GCE Ordinary Level subjects which must include Mathematics and one GCE Advanced Level (obtained within the last two years) or its equivalent relevant to the programmer applied for;ORa BTEC National Diploma or its equivalent in subjects relevant to the programmer applied for; and applicants must obtain at least a Credit Pass in English Language at GCE Ordinary Level examination or an average score of 6.0 and above in the British Council I.E.L.T.S. obtained within the last two years.
For admissions to PAPRSBCN
At least Credit Passes in five GCE Ordinary level obtained within the last two years. These should include: English or IELTS with an average score of 6.5MathematicsTwo of the following subjects namely Biology, Physics or Chemistry. Another English subject OR other qualifications which are deemed to be equivalent by the College.
Terms & Conditions
• The scholarship may not be held concurrently with any other award without the prior approval of the Government of Brunei Darussalam and the awarding body;
• The scholar may not undertake paid employment during the award or serve in the staff of their country’s representative in Brunei Darussalam;
• The Government of Brunei Darussalam will not be responsible for securing employment for the scholar after graduation;
• An applicant may be required to appear for an interview at such place(s) as may be determined by the institutions offering the programmers, and to sit a written examination to asses his / her proficiency in the English Language / Malay language / Arabic Language (where applicable);
• To abide with the rules and regulations of each individual institution;
• Successful applicants are required to undergo medical examination in Brunei Darussalam;
• The Government of Brunei Darussalam reserves the right to terminate the scholarship as recommended by the institutions as they found it deemed to be justifiable;
• Upon completion of the course, graduates are required to return to their home country with immediate effect;
• Successful applicants are recommended / advised to acquire travel and health insurance cover (24 hours cover) at their own expense for the whole duration of their stay here in Brunei Darussalam;
• Successful applicants should get a security clearance from their National Security Agency / Police (clear from civil and criminal record);
• Successful applicants are responsible to deposit an amount of money as determined and required by the immigration Department of Brunei Darussalam before a student pass can be issued upon reporting for enrolment at the offering institution.
Health
• Successful applicants are required to submit a Certificate of Medical Fitness from a registered medical practitioner to the Scholarships Section at the address given in paragraph 9. An award will only be confirmed / granted upon producing certificate of medical fitness. All charges for medical expenses to be borne by the applicant concerned.
How to Apply
Sending Application Package
Click here to Download “Brunei Darussalam Govt. Scholarship to Foreign Student” Application Form
1. Print the application forms available on the above referred link.
2. Fill the Application forms very neatly, using the capital letters.
3. Attached Rs.300/- Bank Draft / Pay Order drawn in favor of D.G Finance HEC, (Non Refundable), as application processing fee.
4. Kindly note that HEC is the authorized agency who would send nomination from Pakistan, hence you should not send application directly to Brunei. Last Date for receipt of application in HEC is 10 February, 2009. Late received applications will NOT be entertained.
5. Send completely filled application form, with no documents missing, to the address given below:
Rezwana Siddiqui
Project Director (FFSP / BRUNEI)
Higher Education Commission
H-9, Islamabad
Sunday, November 15, 2009
PhD Foreign Scholarships
Applications under Higher Education Commission Funded project are invited from candidates possessing medical or health professional qualifications after 16 years of education, duly recognized by relevant statutory regulatory bodies of the country i.e. Pakistan Medical & Dental Council / Pakistan Nursing Council and Higher Education Commission in the following disciplines for the grant of scholarships for pursuing higher studies leading to the award of PhD degree in the HEC identified world top ranked discipline wise Universities.
Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Public Health, Vision Sciences and Medical Education
After completion of their respective PhD degrees, the selectees shall be required to serve on the faculty of Khyber Medical University, Peshawar for at least Five (05) years.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Pakistani / AJK nationals only
2. Maximum two 2nd Divisions throughout the academic career
3. No 3rd division (less than 50% marks) or D-Grade in academic career.
4. Maximum age on the closing date of submission of application:-
1. 40-years for full time faculty members of public sector Universities / Colleges and R&D Organization.
2. 35-years for all others.
5. Should have minimum cumulative 50% academic marks as per HEC Academic Evaluation Formula (HEC-AEF).
6. Candidates who are availing any other HEC Scholarship are not eligible to apply.
7. The selected applicant will have to secure admission into PhD program or mater’s leading to a PhD in the specified disciplines in the HEC identified world top ranked discipline wiseuniversities. The list of these universities & disciplines is available at HEC website (www.hec.edu.pk/ossphase2batch4).
Selection Criteria:
The selection of the candidates for PhD will be through open national competition by merit established through HEC AEF (Academic Evaluation Formula) for faculty members and other candidates.The applicants fulfilling the criteria will be required to appear before a selection committee of Khyber Medical University. Job will be offered to the successful candidates by the University.
Application Procedure:
1. Application form may be downloaded from the university website i.e. www.kmu.edu.pk
2. Last date for submission of the application is 11th July, 2009.
Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Public Health, Vision Sciences and Medical Education
After completion of their respective PhD degrees, the selectees shall be required to serve on the faculty of Khyber Medical University, Peshawar for at least Five (05) years.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Pakistani / AJK nationals only
2. Maximum two 2nd Divisions throughout the academic career
3. No 3rd division (less than 50% marks) or D-Grade in academic career.
4. Maximum age on the closing date of submission of application:-
1. 40-years for full time faculty members of public sector Universities / Colleges and R&D Organization.
2. 35-years for all others.
5. Should have minimum cumulative 50% academic marks as per HEC Academic Evaluation Formula (HEC-AEF).
6. Candidates who are availing any other HEC Scholarship are not eligible to apply.
7. The selected applicant will have to secure admission into PhD program or mater’s leading to a PhD in the specified disciplines in the HEC identified world top ranked discipline wiseuniversities. The list of these universities & disciplines is available at HEC website (www.hec.edu.pk/ossphase2batch4).
Selection Criteria:
The selection of the candidates for PhD will be through open national competition by merit established through HEC AEF (Academic Evaluation Formula) for faculty members and other candidates.The applicants fulfilling the criteria will be required to appear before a selection committee of Khyber Medical University. Job will be offered to the successful candidates by the University.
Application Procedure:
1. Application form may be downloaded from the university website i.e. www.kmu.edu.pk
2. Last date for submission of the application is 11th July, 2009.
Scholarships for Higher Studies Abroad: Phase II
Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), Rawalpindi, provides unique opportunity to enterprising young women of Pakistan for academic growth and professional development. Under Phase I of its Human Resource Development (HRD) Program, FJWU has already awarded a number of overseas scholarships for Ph.D. studies to highly competitive women round Pakistan. The Phase II of University’s HRD Program also provides equal opportunity to compete for overseas doctoral degree studies scholarships. However, the awardees of scholarships from other sources, Higher Education Commission (HEC), for example, are not eligible to apply. The Phase II awards are offered in the following disciplines.
• Behavioral Sciences
• Education
• Business Administration/Public Administration
• Mathematical Sciences
• Communication Sciences
• Gender Studies
• Computer Sciences
• Islamic Studies
Eligibility Criteria:
Pakistani/AJK nationals (females only);
Degree level qualification from a recognized university with minimum sixteen years of education (4 year Bachelor’s, two year Master’s and higher, all three categories are eligible);
No more than two 2nd divisions, and NO 3rd division and/or D grade in the academic record;
Admission offer letter from a HEC recognized overseas university;
GRE/GAT (general) valid test certificate or proof of enrollment (a special GRE/GAT test will take place at FJWU on July 26, 2009, from 9:00-12:15 hrs. Candidates interested to avail this opportunity are required to enroll by July 15, 2009, at the latest. The information regarding the enrollment procedure can be accessed on
http://www.nts.org.pk/NTSWeb/FJWU26July2009/FJWU.htm
Age not exceeding 40 years on July 15, 2009. This concession is only permissible for permanently employed teachers and researchers in public sector universities/degree level colleges and R&D organizations respectively. The upper age limit for all other qualifying candidates is 35 years.
Application Procedure:
The application forms, @ Rs.600 each, should be obtained from the main branches of First Women Bank Ltd (FWBL) in Peshawar, Karachi, Multan, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The application form complete in all respects must be submitted also to the main branches of FWBL in all these cities by July 15, 2009, at the latest. A candidate employed in the public sector must attach with the application form No Objection Certificate (NOC) duly issued by her parent organization. Incomplete applications and/or applications without GRE/GAT (general)valid test certificate/proof of enrollment will not be entertained.
Conditions for Final Award:
• Selected candidates will be required to appear before FJWU Selection Board for induction as permanent faculty members;
• Selected candidates, if recommended for permanent induction, will be required to join FJWU within four weeks of the formal offer of appointment;
• The offer of permanent appoint will remain valid only if the HRD scholarship is availed within the stipulated time limit;
• The award covers overseas tuition fee, onetime round single person travel as well as single person maintenance cost for a stipulated duration of doctoral studies. Therefore, before proceeding for overseas studies, all awardees will be required to sign a 5 year service bond with FJWU after the successful completion of doctoral degree. Defaulters and unsuccessful awardees will be liable for full cost recovery under the terms and conditions of the service bond.
N.B. University reserves the right to shortlist the candidates in accordance with a standardized and uniform criteria and/or cancel the scheme without providing any cause/justification.
Registrar
Fatima Jinnah Women University
Rawalpindi.
Tel. 051- 9271170
University website: http://www.fjwu.edu.pk
• Behavioral Sciences
• Education
• Business Administration/Public Administration
• Mathematical Sciences
• Communication Sciences
• Gender Studies
• Computer Sciences
• Islamic Studies
Eligibility Criteria:
Pakistani/AJK nationals (females only);
Degree level qualification from a recognized university with minimum sixteen years of education (4 year Bachelor’s, two year Master’s and higher, all three categories are eligible);
No more than two 2nd divisions, and NO 3rd division and/or D grade in the academic record;
Admission offer letter from a HEC recognized overseas university;
GRE/GAT (general) valid test certificate or proof of enrollment (a special GRE/GAT test will take place at FJWU on July 26, 2009, from 9:00-12:15 hrs. Candidates interested to avail this opportunity are required to enroll by July 15, 2009, at the latest. The information regarding the enrollment procedure can be accessed on
http://www.nts.org.pk/NTSWeb/FJWU26July2009/FJWU.htm
Age not exceeding 40 years on July 15, 2009. This concession is only permissible for permanently employed teachers and researchers in public sector universities/degree level colleges and R&D organizations respectively. The upper age limit for all other qualifying candidates is 35 years.
Application Procedure:
The application forms, @ Rs.600 each, should be obtained from the main branches of First Women Bank Ltd (FWBL) in Peshawar, Karachi, Multan, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The application form complete in all respects must be submitted also to the main branches of FWBL in all these cities by July 15, 2009, at the latest. A candidate employed in the public sector must attach with the application form No Objection Certificate (NOC) duly issued by her parent organization. Incomplete applications and/or applications without GRE/GAT (general)valid test certificate/proof of enrollment will not be entertained.
Conditions for Final Award:
• Selected candidates will be required to appear before FJWU Selection Board for induction as permanent faculty members;
• Selected candidates, if recommended for permanent induction, will be required to join FJWU within four weeks of the formal offer of appointment;
• The offer of permanent appoint will remain valid only if the HRD scholarship is availed within the stipulated time limit;
• The award covers overseas tuition fee, onetime round single person travel as well as single person maintenance cost for a stipulated duration of doctoral studies. Therefore, before proceeding for overseas studies, all awardees will be required to sign a 5 year service bond with FJWU after the successful completion of doctoral degree. Defaulters and unsuccessful awardees will be liable for full cost recovery under the terms and conditions of the service bond.
N.B. University reserves the right to shortlist the candidates in accordance with a standardized and uniform criteria and/or cancel the scheme without providing any cause/justification.
Registrar
Fatima Jinnah Women University
Rawalpindi.
Tel. 051- 9271170
University website: http://www.fjwu.edu.pk
MS & PhD Foreign Scholarships
Applications under Higher Education Commission funded project are invited from candidates possessing medical, dental or health professional qualifications duly recognized by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council and / or Higher Education Commission of Pakistan in the following disciplines for the grant of scholarships for pursuing higher studies leading the award of MS or PhD degree in HEC identified world top ranked universities.