Are you seeking a prestigious opportunity to study at one of Asia’s top universities? The Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship (BDGS) 2025-26 offers fully funded scholarships for international students who wish to pursue diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate degree programs in Brunei. This scholarship, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brunei Darussalam, provides exceptional students with the chance to gain world-class education while enjoying a range of financial and academic benefits.
Brunei is home to some of the best universities in Asia, offering high-quality education, research opportunities, and career development. The BDGS 2025-26 supports talented students by covering tuition fees, travel expenses, accommodation, and living costs. It aims to attract academically outstanding students from around the world, enabling them to develop their skills and compete in the global job market.
Summary
- Host Country: Brunei
- Funded By: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brunei Darussalam
- Host Universities:
- Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD),
- Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA),
- Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB),
- Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan (KUPU SB) and
- Politeknik Brunei (PB)
- Degree Levels:
- Diploma
- Undergraduate Degree Programs
- Postgraduate Degree Programs
- Scholarship Duration:
- The duration of the Brunei Scholarship for Foreign Students 2025-26 may vary according to the different scholarship programs of different levels.
- Deadline: 15 February 2025.
Benefits
The Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship 2025-26 provides a fully funded opportunity for international students, covering:
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Full Tuition Fee Waiver – Includes registration, examination, and orientation costs.
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Free Economy-Class Airfare – Covers travel from the recipient’s home country to Brunei and return upon completion of the program.
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Monthly Allowance – BND $500 per month.
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Meal Allowance – BND $150 per month.
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Annual Book Allowance – BND $600 per year.
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Accommodation – Provided at the university’s residential college.
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Baggage Allowance –
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BND $250 for students from ASEAN countries.
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BND $500 for students from non-ASEAN countries.
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Eligibility Criteria
- International students can apply for scholarships in Brunei.
- For undergraduate and diploma programmers, students’ ages must be between 18 and 25.
- For post-graduate master’s degree programs, you must not exceed 35 years of age.
- You must not be a permanent resident of Brunei Darussalam.
- For more info about the eligibility, visit the official website.
How to Apply
- The applicants have to apply online. (Online BDGS Form)
- The applicants first need to download the application form from the website.
- You must provide personal details, educational experience, and language proficiency details.
- You are required to fill all the fields with due care.
- It would help if you mentioned the first choice and second choice programmes of study and the university.
- Your complete application form must be endorsed either by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the National Focal Point.
- You must submit the security clearance statement from your National Security Agency or police station in your country.
- All supporting documents should be in the form of Word, PDF, or JPG format.
- If you are applying to Universiti Brunei Darussalam, you are required to fill out the application from their website also.
- For more detailed information, visit the official website.
