Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality Applicants from East Asia Summit participating countries and OIC member states; Pakistan is an OIC member.
Minimum qualification Normally an Upper Second bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; Lower Second may be considered with relevant experience.
Minimum grade Upper Second normally expected; programme may consider Lower Second with experience.
Prerequisite background Relevant policy, governance or related academic/professional background.
Eligible fields of study Master of Public Policy and Management.
Work experience At least 5 years relevant work experience is preferred.
Age limit No general age limit stated; programme rules may apply.
English / language Programme English requirements apply; UBD lists IELTS/TOEFL or accepted equivalents.
Admission required first No
Nomination required No
Application fee No separate scholarship fee stated; admission/application fees may apply.
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Full MPPM tuition at UBD and the US partner policy school (programme value stated by UBD as BND 78,000).
Stipend BND 750/month during Brunei periods and BND 3,000/month during the US semester.
Travel support Return airfare from country of residence to Brunei and Brunei–US return airfare.
Insurance US-semester health insurance is covered/reimbursable under the scholarship.
Other benefits No separate scholarship application; eligible MPPM candidates are competitively considered.
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Course-specific
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