The Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship is open to international students who intend to pursue undergraduate and master’s studies at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), and Politeknik Brunei (PB) of Brunei Darussalam. These scholarships are fully funded and are designed to attract high-quality overseas students.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Diploma, Undergraduate, Masters
• Institution(s):
  • Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)
  • Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan (KUPU SB)
  • Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA)
  • Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB)
  • Politeknik Brunei (PB)

• Study in: Brunei Darussalam
• Program Period:
  • Diploma: 3 Years
  • Undergraduate Degree: 8 Semesters (4 Years Full-Time)
  • Master’s Degree: 12 Months, 24 Months
• Deadline: February 15, 2026

The Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship will provide the recipient with the following benefits:

• Exemption from paying tuition fees, including acceptance, examination, registration, and orientation fees for the duration of the program;
• An economy class air-ticket to Brunei Darussalam from the scholarship recipient’s country of origin/country of domicile before the commencement of the course and an economy class air-ticket from Brunei Darussalam to the scholarship recipient’s country of origin/country of domicile upon completion of the course;
•  A monthly personal allowance of BND$500.00
•  A monthly meals allowance of BND$150.00
•  An annual book allowance of BND$600.00
• Accommodation at the residential college of the university/polytechnic;
• Baggage allowance for shipment of the scholarship recipient’s personal effects to his country of origin/country of domicile upon completion of the program, at a maximum amount of:
  • BND$250.00 to a country within the ASEAN region; or
  • BND$500.00 to a country outside the ASEAN region;
• Comprehensive insurance cover for the whole duration of the scholarship. The scholarship recipient is urged to obtain additional insurance before his travel to Brunei Darussalam and for the whole duration of the scholarship at his own expense.

Eligibility Criteria for the Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship

To qualify for the Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship, you must fulfill the following requirements:

• Required Language: English, Malay, or Arabic.
• Eligible Countries: Applications are open to citizens of, but not limited to, ASEAN, Commonwealth, and OIC member countries.
• Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 25 for undergraduate and diploma programs and must not exceed the age of 35 for postgraduate master’s degree programs on the 31st of July 2025.
• The award is NOT eligible to Brunei Darussalam Permanent Residents.
• This scholarship shall not be held concurrently with any other scholarship, fellowship, grant, or loan without the prior approval of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• A scholarship recipient is not encouraged to bring any family members with them for the duration of the scholarship.
• A scholarship recipient is not permitted to undertake any paid employment or to serve on the staff of any country’s representative mission in Brunei Darussalam during the duration of the scholarship.
• Upon completion of the program, the scholarship recipient will be required to leave Brunei Darussalam with immediate effect.

1. ​An applicant may be required to appear for an interview at such place(s) as may be determined by the institutions offering the programs and to sit a written examination to assess the applicant’s proficiency in the English/Malay/Arabic language (where applicable).
2. The Government of Brunei Darussalam reserves the right to reject any applications. The decision on the selection of candidates is final. Any disputes or inquiries about the decision made will not be entertained.
3. For further queries, please contact us at queriesBDGS2024@mfa.gov.bn.