2025 Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship | Fully Funded: (Deadline 15 February, 2025)
Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarships is available for foreign students to study at the University of Brunei Darussalam [UBD], and several other world-class universities in Brunei.
The Brunei Government Darussalam Scholarships is fully funded covering all the expenses associated with applicants’ tuition, accommodation, airfare, visa, meals, and books. Scholars are also awarded a living stipend of $7800.
Brunei is an oil-rich country in Southeast Asia with one of the highest per capita income and standard of living in the world. English is also a commonly spoken language in the country making Brunei a home to several international students.
Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship Summary
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- Host: Government of Brunei
- Study Abroad: Study in Asia
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarship | Masters Scholarship | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $7800 Stipends | Accommodation | Airfare Ticket
- Deadline: February 15, 2025
Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship 2025 Details:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to invite applications for the Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship to Foreign Students Tenable in Brunei Darussalam for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The Scholarship provides applicants with the opportunity to pursue studies at the Diploma, Undergraduate Degree and Postgraduate Master’s Degree level at the following institutions of higher education in Brunei:
Brunei Government Darussalam Scholarship Requirements:
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.
Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship Duration and Reward
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.
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.
Required Documents for Brunei Darussalam Scholarship
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)
How To Apply for Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship
To apply for the 2025 Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the button below to visit the scholarship announcement webpage.
- To apply, please fill in the online Application Form at the following link – BDGS Application Form.
- Check the participating university links for a list of programmes offered;
NOTE: Please read all information regarding the courses/programmes that you are applying thoroughly, before submitting your application form.
- Applicants applying to Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) must also complete an online application through https://apply.ubd.edu.bn/orbeon/uis-welcome/
- Applicants applying to Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) must also complete an online application through https://apply.utb.edu.bn/
- Applications for this opportunity close on February 15, 2025.
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