Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship 2026-27 in Brunei | Fully Funded

Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship is a prestigious fully funded opportunity for international students who wish to study in Brunei at top institutions such as Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and other recognized universities in the country. This scholarship covers tuition fees, on-campus accommodation, round-trip airfare, visa costs, meals, books, and provides a generous living allowance of around USD 7,800 per year. With English widely used in academic and daily life, Brunei offers a comfortable and welcoming environment for students from around the world.

Brunei Darussalam is a peaceful, oil-rich Southeast Asian nation known for its high standard of living and strong education system. Through this scholarship, students can pursue Diploma, Undergraduate, and Master’s degree programs for the 2026/2027 academic session under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In this guide, you will find everything you need to know about eligibility, benefits, available universities, and how to apply successfully, along with links to other fully funded scholarships in Europe, the United States, and Canada.

Benefits

The scholars are exempted from paying tuition fees and other appropriate compulsory fees as determined by the university for the duration of the programme.

One return economy class air-ticket for the most economically viable route to Brunei Darussalam will be determined by the Brunei Darussalam Government. No additional assistance will be provided towards other travel expenses.

Allowances payable will include:

• Monthly personal allowance of BND500.00
• Annual Book Allowance BND600.00
• Monthly food allowance of BND150.00
• Upon completion of the program, Baggage allowance to a maximum institution of BND250.00 to ASEAN region and BND500.00 to non ASEAN region.
• An accommodation at respective institution residential college is provided. If the scholar opts not to live in the provided accommodation, no additional allowance will be given in the lieu of board and transport.
• Outpatient medical and/or dental treatment is at any Brunei government hospitals, However an administrative charge is payable for each consultation with the government general practitioner or specialist.
• Should the scholar seek further medical or dental treatments at any private hospital or clinic, all expenses are to be borne by scholars themselves.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Brunei Government Darussalam Scholarship, you must:

• Not exceed the age of 25, for Undergraduate and Diploma programmes, and the age of 35, for Postgraduate Master’s Degree programmes, on the first day of July on the year when the course/programme starts.
• ​Be proficient in English with a Credit 6 at GCE ‘O’ Level Examination or a Grade ‘C” in IGCSE English (as a second language) or an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL minimum score of 550.

NOTE: The Scholarship is intended primarily for international students studying for the first time in Brunei Darussalam. Bruneians, Brunei Permanent Residents and international students studying/who have studied in Brunei tertiary institutions are NOT eligible.

Required Documents

Documents to be uploaded in the application form (BDGS Application Form):

• Recent passport size photograph.
• Certified true copies of academic qualifications and other supporting documents (i.e. certificates, testimonials, transcripts).
• Certified English translations of supporting documents must be submitted for documents that are not in English.
• Certified true copies of Birth Certificate and Passport.
• References and recommendations from referees. (C1 and C2)

Duration of Scholarship

The scholarship award is normally tenable for the minimum period required to obtain the specific degree which is;

• four years for a first degree with honours,
• one to two years for a master’s degree,
• three years for a doctoral degree at UBD, UNISSA and ITB,
• two and a half years for HND at ITB,
• three years for diploma of health sciences at UBD, all on a full time basis.

Participating University

• Check the participating university links for a list of programmes offered;
  •  Universiti Brunei Darussalam(UBD)
  • Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA)
  • Universiti Teknologi Brunei(UTB)
  • Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan(KUPU SB)
  • Politeknik Brunei (PB)

NOTE: Please read all information regarding the courses/programmes that you are applying thoroughly, before submitting your application form.

How To Apply?

• Check the eligibility criteria carefully to make sure you meet the age, academic, and language requirements before starting the application.
• Visit the official Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship application portal and read all instructions provided on the page.
• Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, academic, and contact information.
• Prepare all required documents, including passport copy, academic certificates, transcripts, and any documents that are not in English with certified translations.
• Upload all supporting documents in the correct format as mentioned in the application checklist.
• Review your application thoroughly to avoid mistakes or missing information before final submission.
• Submit the completed application before the deadline, as late or incomplete applications are not accepted.
• Apply separately to the selected Brunei universities if required, as admission and scholarship applications may be processed independently.
• Wait for further communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding shortlisting, interviews, or final results.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship for 2025/2026 supports international students to pursue Diploma, Undergraduate, and Master’s programs at top Brunei institutions. Hosted by the Brunei Ministry of Foreign Affairs, scholars begin studies in the July/August academic session.