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MEMORANDUM FROM THE CHAIRPERSON
TO
HEADS OF STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COTLEGES (SUCs)
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BRUNEI
SCHOLARSHIPS
DATE
r4 Novembet 2or4
DARUSSALAM
GOVERNMENT
The Commission on Higher Education hereby informs interested parties that the Embassy of
Brunei Darussalam in Manila has announced the call for applications for the zor5-zot6 Brunei
Darussalam Government Scholarships for Foreign Students.
Applicants may choose to study at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Universiti Islam
Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), or Institut Teknologi Brunei (lTB). The academic year for UBD,
UNISSA, and ITB will commence in July/August zor5.
Below are details on the tenure of scholarship:
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The scholarship award is normally tenable for the minimum period required to obtain
the specific degree, which is four (4) years for a First Degree with Honours, one (r) to
rwo (z) years for a Master's Degree, three (3) years for a Doctoral Degree at UBD,
UNISSA and ITB, and three (3) years for Diploma of Health Science at UBD, all on a
full-time basis.
The scholarship award is subject to satisfactory academic performance and progress,
which requires the scholar to pass required examinations and attain the minimum
course units. The scholarship will be reviewed at the end of every semester.
The scholarship duration will not be extended and changes of institution or
programme is not allowed.
Benefits of the scholarship include exemption from tuition fees and other compulsory fees,
return economy class ticket, monthly personal allowance of BND5oo.oo, innual book
allowance of BND6oo.oo, monthly food allowance of BNDr5o.oo, a baggage allowance to be
granted after completion of the programme, accommodation at the chosen institution's
residential college, and complimentary outpatient medical/treatment.
Further information (i.e. entry qualifications per institution, program offerings, etc.) can be
institutions' respective websites:
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www.ubd.edu.bn
www.unissa.edu.bn
www.itb.edu.bn
Higher Education Ebvelopment Center Bullding, C.P. Garcia Ave., UP Campus, Diliman, Cluezon City, Philippines
Web Site: ww.cfied.oov.oh Tel. Nm- 441-1177,38ffi|91, /t41-116S, 41-1149,441-1170,41-1216,392-5296
The scholarship programme brochure can be accessed at http://mofat.gov.bnlPages/
BDScholarship_zor4_zo15.aspx.
In nominating your candidate, we would like to invite your attention to Items A and B of
Annex A indicating the GOP and the donor requirements and financial terms relative to the
aforementioned program.
Please submit the letter of nomination signed by the head of your institution or duly
authorized official together with the required documents on or before z4 November zor4 to
the CHED International Affairs Staff (lAS), z/F CHED Higher Education Development Center,
C.P. Garcia Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City.
For queries and concerns, you may reach the IAS through iasgched.gov.ph
(oz) 44- o75o.
Dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.
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MA. CYNTHIA ROSE B. BAUTISTA, ph. D.
OIC, Office of the Chairperson
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ANNEXA
A. QUALIFICATION
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REQUIREMENTS
Philippine Government
a.
b.
Candidate must have rendered at least two (z) years of service;
Must hold a permanent appointment;
c. Must have a college degree related to the field of study or has sufficient
d.
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demonstrated ability and experience along the field of study;
Must not have a pending application for scholarship under another
program; and
Must have rendered the service obligation required under Executive
Order 367 for scholarship recently concluded before he/she could again
be nominated for another course where the field of study is different
from the previous training.
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b.
c.
Must be a Filipino citizen residing in the Philippines
Must be between 18-25 years old for undergraduate programmes and
not exceeding the age of 35 for postgraduate programmes on 3r July
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Must be in good health condition, both physically and mentally (each
participant should have a health/medical certificate provided by an
authorized physician to be included in the application form; pregnancy is
regarded as a disqualifyrng condition)
Note: Additional documents and qualifications may be required by UBD, UN/SSA,
and ITB. Please refer to their respective websites for further details.
B. FINANCIATASSISTANCE
1.
Nominating Agencywill provide the salary of the nominee for the duration of the
award
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exemption from tuition fees and other compulsory fees;
return economy class ticket;
monthlypersonal allowance of BND5oo.oo;
annual book allowance of BND6oo.oo;
monthly food allowance of BNDr5o.oo;
a baggage allowance to be granted after completion of the programme;
accommodation at the chosen institution's residential college; and
complimentaryoutpatientmedical/treatment.
C. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
The following nomination documents are to be submitted prior to the screening:
1. A letter of nomination addressed to the Chairman,
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7.
8.
Scholarship Coordinating
Committee, Commission on Higher Education signed by the Secretary or Head of
office, agency, university or entity or its duly authorized official indicating among
others the following:
a. That the nominee has no pending administrative and criminal charges;
b. That the nominee has been conferred with a degree;
c. Assurance of utilizing the services of the nominee, if accepted for a
period of not less that two (z) years of every year of scholarship or a
fraction thereof not less than two (z) months or as provided under E.O.
367 amending E.O. rz9; and
d. That the salary of the grantee will be paid while on training and shall be
extended other financial privileges pursuant to the said Executive Order.
Certified Copy of Service Record
Certified Copy of Statement of Actual Duties and Responsibilities (signed by
bureau/offi ce/unit head)
Photocopy of Transcript of Academic Records (Baccalaureate/Graduate)
Photocopy of Diploma (Baccalaureate/Graduate)
Certification that the nominee has no pending administrative and criminal case
Certification that the nominee has no pending scholarship nomination to other
program
Updated bio-data/resume with list of in-service trainings and seminars attended
(Certificates of training NEED NOT be submitted)