UBD Graduate Research Scholarship

Brief Description

The UBD Graduate Research Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship program that supports outstanding students in their pursuit of higher education and research at The Universiti Brunei Darussalam. The scholarship aims to promote academic excellence and equip individuals with the skills to contribute to the development of Brunei Darussalam and the world.

Host Institution(s)

The scholarship is hosted by The Universiti Brunei Darussalam, the first and largest university in Brunei Darussalam. It is a renowned institution of higher learning that offers a diverse range of academic programs and research opportunities.

Level/Field of Study

The UBD Graduate Research Scholarship is awarded to students at the Master’s and Ph.D. levels. It covers a wide range of fields, including business, education, health sciences, science and engineering, arts and social sciences, and language and linguistics.

Number of Awards

Each year, The Universiti Brunei Darussalam awards multiple UBD Graduate Research Scholarships, with a limited number of scholarships available for international students.

Target Group

The scholarship is available to both local and international students with the passion and potential to excel in their chosen fields of study.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The UBD Graduate Research Scholarship provides full coverage of tuition fees and a monthly living allowance of BND 1,500 for up to three years for Master’s students and four years for Ph.D. students. It also includes benefits such as round-trip airfare, accommodation, and medical insurance.

Eligibility Criteria

The ideal candidate should:

• not be older than 30 years of age at the time of the application (exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis)
• hold a Masters Degree* and at least Upper Second Degree in a relevant field from an internationally recognised top university, or
• hold a First Class Degree* in a relevant field from an internationally recognised top university
• be able to fulfill UBD’s admission requirement (including English proficiency)
• Submit a high quality and impactful research proposal

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Application Instructions

Interested applicants must apply for admission to The Universiti Brunei Darussalam’s Graduate Programs before the scholarship application deadline. Upon admission, they can submit their scholarship application, which includes submitting their research proposal and academic transcripts.

Official Website

For more detailed information on the UBD Graduate Research Scholarship, please visit the official website.