Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Brunei Darussalam is offering scholarship for Indian students to undertake Diploma, Undergraduate, Master's Degree courses under Brunei Darussalam Scholarship for the academic session 2021-2022.
As per a circular issued by University Grants Commission (UGC), interested applicants can submit application forms along with all required documents in soft copy directly to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Brunei Darussalam.
The last date for applying is February 15, 2021.
As per official sources, the academic year commences July/August 2021. Applications are open to citizens of, but not limited to, ASEAN, Commonwealth and OIC member countries.
Applicants must be, between the ages of 18-25 for Undergraduate and Diploma programmes and must not exceed the age of 35 for Postgraduate Master's Degree programmes on the 31st July 2021.
For terms and conditions and other details visit the official website http://www.mfa.gov.bn/Pages/bdgs2021.aspx.
In its circular, UGC has clarified that there is no financial liability on the part of the Commission for this programme.
The British Council is also offering scholarships in partnership with UK Universities aimed at benefitting women from South Asian countries including India.
A wide range of programs in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects are being offered by eight UK Universities to women from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Afghanistan.