Fulbright Scholar To Depart For US University Next Week
By Azaraimy HH

Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei Darussalam's Fulbright scholar, Mohamed Yusra bin Hj Mohamed Salleh, will be leaving for Tempe, Arizona in the US next week. The prestigious Fulbright Programme is not just a scholarship but also a leadership programme in which the scholars are expected to increase mutual understanding and respect internationally as well as contribute positively to their communities upon returning home.

Brunei's second Fulbright scholar since the Sultanate's _.independence, Mohamed Yusra, will be pursuing a twoyear Masters of Religious Studies programme at Arizona State University.

Mohamed Yusra previously completed his Bachelor in Islamic Jurisprudence from AI-Azhar University in Cairo, and currently works at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His service has included being in the Middle East and he is fluent in Arabic.

Arizona State University (ASU) was founded in 1885 and boasts a vibrant, multicultural campus environment with a large student population (30,000 students at the undergraduate level and about 8,000 degree seeking graduates).

There are over 3000 international students studying at ASU, representing more than 140 nations and nationalities. ASU is located about 10 minutes from Phoenix.

US Embassy Charge d'Affaires, Jeff Hawkins, commented, "Mohd. Yusra was chosen from a very competitive pool of applicants and we are thrilled that he has been accepted by the Fulbright programme and Arizona State University. His tenure there will expose American scholars to Bruneians' points of view and give him understanding of American perspectives on comparative religion." -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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