Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship
Each year, the Brunei Darussalam government awards scholarships through a special program. These scholarships allow selected candidates to pursue their studies at the University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), the Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB), or Politeknik Brunei (PB).
Application Deadline: February 15, 2025, before 4:00 PM (Brunei time).
Scholarship Available Annually: Yes
Partner Institutions:
- University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD)
- Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA)
- Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB)
- Politeknik Brunei (PB)
Fields of Study: These scholarships are designed to support students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies in a variety of disciplines offered by UBD, UNISSA, and ITB, at different levels of education.
About the Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship
The Brunei Darussalam government invites applications for its scholarships, which are open to international students wishing to study at University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Islam Sultan Sharif Ali University (UNISSA), Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB), and Politeknik Brunei (PB). These scholarships are available to students from ASEAN, OIC, Commonwealth member countries, as well as other countries. The scholarship is typically valid for the duration of the program.
Type: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applications are open to citizens of ASEAN, Commonwealth, and OIC member countries, as well as other countries.
- Candidates must be nominated by their government.
- Candidates must provide a medical certificate of their fitness to study in Brunei Darussalam, issued by a certified doctor recognized by the relevant authorities prior to arrival. The cost of this certification is borne by the candidate.
- Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years old for undergraduate and diploma programs, and not older than 35 years old for master’s programs as of July 31, 2025.
- This scholarship is not open to permanent residents of Brunei Darussalam.
Number of Scholarships: Several
Scholarship Value
- Tuition Fees: Scholarship recipients are exempt from tuition fees and other compulsory fees defined by the university for the duration of the program.
- Airfare: The Brunei Darussalam government will cover the cost of an economy-class round-trip ticket, choosing the most economical route to Brunei Darussalam. No additional reimbursement will be provided for other travel expenses.
Allowances Include:
- A monthly allowance of 500.00 BND for personal expenses.
- An annual allowance of 600.00 BND for books.
- A monthly food allowance of 150.00 BND.
- A baggage allowance at the end of the program, up to 250.00 BND for travel within ASEAN and 500.00 BND for travel to destinations outside ASEAN.
- Accommodation is provided in the residential college of the institution. If the recipient chooses not to use this accommodation, no additional allowance will be given for boarding or transportation.
- Medical and dental care are available at all public hospitals in Brunei, although an administrative fee is charged for consultations with a general practitioner or government specialist.
- If additional medical or dental care is required at private clinics or hospitals, the costs will be borne by the recipient.
Duration of the Scholarship:
The scholarship is generally awarded for the minimum duration required to complete the relevant degree. It covers:
- Four years for an undergraduate degree with honors.
- One to two years for a master’s degree.
- Three years for a Ph.D. at UBD, UNISSA, and ITB.
- Two and a half years for the HND at ITB.
- Three years for a health science diploma at UBD, full-time.
Eligible Countries:
Students from the following countries may apply for the scholarship:
- ASEAN: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
- OIC: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tajikistan, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Yemen.
- Commonwealth Member Countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, British Virgin Islands, Zambia.
Students from other countries may also apply for these scholarships.
- University Brunei Darussalam (UBD),
- Islam Sultan Sharif Ali University (UNISSA),
- University of Technology Brunei (UTB),
- Seri Begawan Religious Teaching University College (KUPU SB) et
- Polytechnic Brunei (PB) .
To apply, please complete the online application form at the following link – BDGS Application Form .
7. 8. Applicants applying to Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) must also complete an online application via https://apply.ubd.edu.bn/orbeon/uis-welcome/ . Applicants applying to Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) must also complete an online application via https://apply.utb.edu.bn/
9. For any additional questions, please contact us at: queriesBDGS2024@mfa.gov.bn
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