The Brunei Darussalam Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers Brunei government scholarships for the academic year 2026–2027. Candidates may apply to pursue a diploma, an undergraduate degree, or a postgraduate master’s degree in Brunei Darussalam at the 5 top universities in Brunei.

Key Details of Brunei Darussalam

Offered by: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brunei Darussalam

Host Institute: University Brunei Darussalam (UBD)

Level of study: Diploma, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees

Application Deadline: 15^th February 2026, 23:59

Application Result: 1^st June 2026

Academic Year Start Date: July or August 2026

Eligible Nations: International

Funding Type: Fully funded

Funding Duration: 1 Year

Host Universities, Fields of Study, and Entry Qualifications: 

The fields of study and entrance requirements vary depending on the host university and are available through the links below.

• Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)
• Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA)
• Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB)
• Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan (KUPU SB)
• Politeknik Brunei (PB)

Benefits of the Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship

The following are the benefits that will be provided to the scholarship recipient for the academic year 2025-2026:

• Tuition expenses, such as admission, examination, registration, and orientation fees, are waived for the duration of the program.
• Economy Tickets for a round-trip flight.
• A BND 500 per month personal allowance
• A BND 150 weekly meal allowance
• A BND 600 book allowance per year
• Housing at the Polytechnic Institute’s residential college.
• Baggage allowance, up to a maximum of BND$250 to a destination inside the ASEAN nations; BND$500 to a country outside the ASEAN countries, for the transportation of the scholarship recipient’s personal belongings to their home country when the program is finished.
• The scholarship is responsible for securing additional insurance for their travel to Brunei Darussalam and throughout the scholarship at their own expense.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must be between 18 and 25 for Bachelor’s and Diploma programs.
• For Postgraduate Master’s Degree programs, applicants must be under 35 on July 1, 2026.
• Permanent residents of Brunei Darussalam or international students who have resided in Brunei are not eligible for the award.
• Possess a Credit 6 in English at the GCE “O” Level, a Grade “C” in English (as a Second Language) at the IGCSE, 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.

Terms and Conditions

• You will get full insurance coverage for the entire scholarship period. Before their trip to Brunei Darussalam and throughout the scholarship time, scholarship winners are strongly encouraged to get supplemental insurance.
• This scholarship shall not be held concurrently with another scholarship, fellowship, grant, or loan without the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’s permission. The scholarship may be promptly withdrawn or revoked if it is discovered that the beneficiary is holding another scholarship, fellowship, grant, or loan without the Ministry’s prior written consent.
• Family members are not allowed to accompany the scholarship recipient.
• The scholarship recipient is not allowed to bring any family members. The scholarship recipient will not be paid a marriage or child allowance, and no accommodation will be provided for any accompanying spouse, child, or children.
• During the Scholarship duration, a scholarship recipient is not permitted to work or serve on the staff of any country’s representative office in Brunei Darussalam.

Points to be considered by applicants

• Respect all the guidelines and requirements that apply to this scholarship.
• Observe the guidelines set forth by his institution or polytechnic.
• Be respectful of the traditions, culture, and religion of Brunei Darussalam.
• Observe all rules and legislation that apply in Brunei Darussalam.
• Electoral politics should be avoided.
• If the Ministry of Foreign Affairs determines it is required, you must go through a health check in Brunei Darussalam.
• Upon program completion, the scholarship winner must return to their place of origin.

Required Documents:

Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:

• Certified true copies of passport or birth certificate, national ID card, or other identification documents
• Certified true copies of academic qualifications and supporting documents (certificates, transcripts, testimonials)
• Certified English translations of academic and supporting documents not originally in English
• Certified true copies of English language proficiency certificates
• Certified true copies of proof of employment
• References and recommendation letters from referees
• Research proposal (for research-based programmes only)

How to Apply?

Complete the online Application Form at the link below to submit your application.

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Notes:

• Applicants interested in Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) must also complete an online application form, which can be found here.
• Applicants interested in Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) must also complete an online application here.
• Applicants interested in Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) must also complete an online application here.
• Applicants interested in Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan (KUPU SB) must also complete an online application here.
• Applicants interested in Politeknik Brunei (PB) must also complete an online application here.

For any additional inquiries, please reach out to us at queriesBDGS2026@mfa.gov.bn. Visit the official website of the Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship for more information. You may also review the FAQs.

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