Bandar Seri Begawan - With a view to encouraging outstanding international students to undertake degree studies in Taiwan, the Ministry of Education (MOE) of Taiwan is offering the "Taiwan Scholarship" programme.

Brunei citizens with a high-school diploma or post-secondary degree(s), an excellent academic record and good moral character are invited to apply for the programme.

Taiwan nationals or, overseas Chinese students, those who have registered or Obtained student status at any university/college in Taiwan, and graduating students pursuing further studies are ineligible to apply for the scholarship.

There are two quotas for Brunei citizens to apply for the scholarship. Should the number of applicants exceed the allocated quota, the approval shall be granted in accordance with the regulations of the programme. Only successful candidates will be notified.

Effective from today till March 31, 2013, the qualified candidates are welcomed to contact this office at 2455482/3 during office hours (Monday to Thursday: 8am till 12pm and 1pm till 5pm, and from 8am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm on Friday) or visit the website: https://taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw/web/English/index.html for more information.

--Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin