Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship to Foreign Students
Brunei government scholarship for foreign students at UBD, UNISSA, UTB and other Brunei institutions: tuition, flights, monthly allowances, accommodation and insurance.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
Brunei
Funding
Tuition and fees, return airfare, BND 500 a month personal allowance, BND 150 a month for meals, BND 600 a year for books, accommodation and insurance.
Eligible applicants
Foreign students
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Overview
Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship to Foreign Students is offered by Government of Brunei Darussalam for Undergraduate, Master’s study in Brunei. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- English testIELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550, or GCE O Level / IGCSE English
- Age25 for diploma and undergraduate, 35 for master's, on July 1 of the start year
- Official application form or online applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition and related fees
Included
Economy airfare to Brunei and home
Included
Personal allowance of BND 500 a month
Included
Meal allowance of BND 150 a month
Included
Book allowance of BND 600 a year
Included
Accommodation
Included
Comprehensive insurance
Included
Tuition and fees, return airfare, BND 500 a month personal allowance, BND 150 a month for meals, BND 600 a year for books, accommodation and insurance. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Foreign students; Bruneians and Brunei permanent residents are not eligible.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Brunei
Official eligibility summary
Foreign students aged 25 or under (diploma and undergraduate) or 35 or under (master's) on July 1 of the start year, with IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 or equivalent English.
Applicant profile
- Foreign students
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in Brunei
Current-cycle criteria
- Foreign students aged 25 or under (diploma and undergraduate) or 35 or under (master's) on July 1 of the start year, with IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 or equivalent English.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Complete the online BDGS application form.
- 2
UBD and UTB applicants must also apply through the university portal.
- 3
Upload certified copies of qualifications, birth certificate and passport, and two references.
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2026/2027 round ran from December 15, 2025 to February 15, 2026; the next round is announced on the ministry page.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Government of Brunei Darussalam
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.