Local comic book publisher, AD Comics launched a new Bruneian comic book “GENESIS” funded by the U.S. Embassy Small Grants program on February 15, 2023. “GENESIS” is a modern folktale set in Borneo that centers on six young people locked at home during a pandemic, undergoing the adventure of a lifetime. The 75-page graphic novel …
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Apply here We are excited to announce that the 2023 Community Solutions Program is now accepting applications! The application will be closing on November 2, 2022. The Community Solutions Program (CSP) is a year-long professional leadership development program for people who are working to improve their communities by addressing issues related to the environment, peace and …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam, through its EducationUSA advising service, held a pre-departure orientation for all U.S.-bound students today at the Cesar Hall in Mulia Hotel Brunei in Kg. Anggerek Desa. About 50 scholarship recipients and self-funded students who are preparing to travel to the United States to further …
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The Embassy of the United States of America is pleased to announce that Aminudin Zaki Dato Abdul Rahman, Deputy Senior Counsel and Deputy Public Prosecutor at the Attorney General’s Chambers, has successfully completed an International Visitor Leadership Program on combating trafficking in persons. Zaki was one of 29 law enforcement officers from across the globe to participate in the …
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The AdvocaSEA Camp concluded on Friday, March 4, 2022 with a closing ceremony held at Parkview Hotel with U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer, Jeff Barrus in attendance as the guest of honor. The five-day event camp was organized by Sustainable Oceans Alliance (SOA) Brunei with support from the U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan through its …
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On Friday, February 4, a group including Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) members organized by U.S. International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) alumna and Brunei Legislative Council member Yang Berhormat Khairunnisa Ash’ari, participated in a courtesy call and discussion with Chargé d’Affaires Emily Fleckner. The socially-distanced event took place at the U.S. Embassy and was …
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In conjunction with International Education Week (November 15 – 20, 2021), the Embassy of the United States of America and the Brunei English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) are pleased to announce an essay writing contest themed “A Hero’s Journey” for Year 7 – Year 10 Bruneian students in all schools in Brunei Darussalam. Deadline for …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam gave students at Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Secondary School the chance to play a new online game to raise awareness of the dangers of online disinformation on June 24, 2021. Up to 69 Year 10 students participated in a game of Harmony Square. …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam, through its EducationUSA advising service, held a pre-departure orientation for all U.S.-bound students on June 4, 2021 at the Mawar Satu Hall in Mulia Hotel Brunei in Kg. Anggerek Desa. About 50 scholarship and self-funded students who are preparing to travel to the United …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam donated a collection of books to the Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA) Library today as part of the launch of a new American Shelf at the UNISSA Library. In a handover ceremony, the U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, Ms. Emily Flecker, passed the collection of scholarly books relating to Islamic studies and Islam in the United States to the UNISSA Deputy …
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The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) provides a diverse group of emerging student leaders with a scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at a U.S. college or university. Global UGRAD is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State, and aims to recruit participants from underrepresented backgrounds …
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FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) is the U.S. government’s signature program to educate and provide skills training to the people of Southeast Asia. YSEALI is open to young people from all Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries (Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, …
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On October 28, 2019, U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Matthew J. Matthews visited Dato Mohammad Yassin Primary School in Mentiri to donate children’s books and English teaching resources to the school library. Ambassador Matthews was welcomed by Deputy Principals Mohammad Razaliegh and Hjh Rozita Hj Md Daud, along with 150 students and teachers from Preschool …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Bandar Seri Begawan is pleased to announce that the 2019 Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholars Program recipient is Dr. Mohd Hilmy Baihaqy bin Haji Yussof. As part of the program, Dr. Hilmy will spend four months furthering his research on the role of Islamic Education at Temple University …
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August 19, 2019 – U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, Matthew J. Matthews, launched the American Shelf at Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) Library with Acting Vice-Chancellor Haji Ady Syarmin bin Haji Md Taib. Ambassador Matthews gave remarks at the event. “The goal of the American Shelf is to provide information and resources about the United States, …
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June 28, 2019 – The U.S. Embassy’s academic advising service, EducationUSA , hosted a Pre-Departure Orientation for students in Brunei Darussalam who will study in the United States for the 2019-2020 academic year. Students from Brunei will be attending a wide range of institutions in the United States, from Ivy League universities to community colleges, learning …
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On February 26, 2019, the U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan and EducationUSA hosted the sixth U.S. Higher Education Fair in the Songket Hall of the Rizqun International Hotel in Gadong. The event was launched by U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan Chargé d’Affaires, Scott Woodard, with Guest of Honor Ministry of Education Director General of …
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U.S. Embassy Hosts ‘Let’s Go America!’ Post-Graduate Education Fair
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Discover your post-graduate education (master’s and doctoral degree) goals and meet with U.S. university admission representatives at the upcoming ‘Let’s Go America!’ event. The event is open to the public and will take place on Thursday, September 20, 2018 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at the Radisson Hotel in Bandar Seri Begawan. You will also be able to learn …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Bandar Seri Begawan is pleased to announce that the 2018 Fulbright Foreign Student Program recipient is Awangku Muhammad Aizat Pengiran Yasmin. Ak. Aizat will begin a two-year graduate study program at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale in Illinois in August. Chargé d’Affaires Scott E. Woodard, recently …
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On March 6, 2018, the U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan and EducationUSA hosted the fifth U.S. Higher Education Fair in the Songket Hall of the Rizqun International Hotel in Gadong. The U.S. Higher Education Fair included representatives from U.S. universities and colleges with diverse educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate levels. U.S. …
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Come and meet with twenty U.S. university and college admissions representatives at the 5th U.S. Higher Education Fair on Tuesday, March 6 from 2:00pm – 6:30pm. Participating U.S. universities and colleges include: University of California, Irvine Illinois Institute of Technology California State University, Long Beach California State University, Dominguez Hills Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) …
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On September 30, 2017, the U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan and EducationUSA hosted the fourth Let’s Go America! showcase which featured the first U.S. Community College Fair, held in the Mutiara Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel. This year’s Let’s Go America! showcase included representatives from seven U.S. community colleges which offer accessible and affordable …
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On September 29, 2017, the U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan organized an Alumni Conference and Networking Reception at the Radisson Hotel, as part of its annual ‘Let’s Go America!’ event. Now in its fourth year, ‘Let’s Go America!’ is an annual public diplomacy initiative organized by the U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan to …
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On May 19, the U.S. Embassy’s academic advising service, EducationUSA, hosted a Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) for students in Brunei Darussalam who plan to study in the United States for the 2017-2018 academic year. The orientation was held at Collective Art Events in Gadong. The PDO assisted students in preparing for their move from Brunei to the …
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On February 8, 2017, the U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan and EducationUSA hosted the fourth major U.S. Higher Education Fair in the Songket Hall of the Rizqun International Hotel in Gadong. The U.S. Higher Education Fair also took place the following day on February 9 at Sekolah Menengah Sayyidina Ali (SMSA) in Kuala Belait. …
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October 28, 2016 – The U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan held its third annual public diplomacy event, “Let’s Go America!” on October 28-30 at the Times Square Shopping Center in Jalan Berakas. The three-day event showcased higher education opportunities, travel information, cultural exhibitions, and information on doing business in the United States. Let’s Go America! featured …
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September 8, 2016 – The U.S. Embassy’s academic advising office, EducationUSA, hosted their annual EducationUSA Interactive Session for career teachers and school counselors. The event was held at Mutiara Hall in the Radisson Hotel, Bandar Seri Begawan, and provided updates on trends in Higher Education in the United States, as well as key info on …
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June 3, 2016 – The U.S. Embassy’s academic advising service, EducationUSA, hosted a pre-departure orientation for students in Brunei Darussalam who will attend universities in the United States this August. The event was held at The Collective Makerspace in Gadong. The orientation was held to prepare and advise students and parents on what to expect …
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