Korea government offers scholarships to Brunei students

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Saturday, January 10, 2009

THE Korean Government is offering scholarships for undergraduate studies to Bruneian students.

The scholarship programme, the second time being offered, provides Bruneians with the opportunity to pursue advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea as well as giving them insights into Korean culture and way of life first hand.

The programme was first introduced in the Sultanate last year as a means of promoting international exchange in education and mutual friendship between the two countries. Currently there are two Brunei students studying under the programme which started in September 2008. This year, the programme will consist of a four year undergraduate course after successful completion of a one year Korean language training at institutes designated by the National Institute for International Education.

Successful applicants will be awarded benefits that include the exemption of entrance and tuition fees, return air ticket to and from Korea, monthly allowance of 800,000 won and medical insurance, settlement and repatriation allowances.

Applicants must be Brunei citizens under the age of 25 as of March 1, 2009 and possess a grade point average (G.P.A) above 80 per cent from the last educational institution attended or have earned top 10 per cent of G.P.A among classmates. Preferential selection of applicants who are good at Korean or English.

Application forms must be submitted by February 6 as successful candidates preferably should arrive in Korea for registration by March 27. Further information can be obtained from the Korean Embassy website http://brn.mofat.go.kr or contact the Korean Embassy (Feroz Andy) at 2330248 or email: koreaemb@brunet.bn (SRH1) The Brunei Times

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