Applications are now open for the Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship 2026. This is a fully funded scholarship for international students wishing to pursue a diploma , bachelor's , or master's degree . The scholarship is open to applicants from all over the world, excluding citizens of Brunei. The Brunei Ministry of Foreign Affairs funds the scholarship. It is available at five prestigious universities in Brunei. Studies begin in July/August 2026. IELTS is not required; applicants' English language proficiency will be assessed through a personal interview. Further details about the Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship are provided below.
Details about the Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship for 2026
- Host country : Brunei
- Educational level : Bachelor's, Master's, Diploma
- Funded by : Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brunei
- Academic year : 2025/26
- Deadline: February 15, 2026
Financial advantages
The BDGS scholarship for 2026 includes the following:
- Tuition Fee Exemption: There are no tuition fees, including admission, exam, registration and orientation fees.
- Travel: Economy class flight ticket to Brunei Darussalam.
- Living expenses: Monthly personal allowance, food allowance, and annual book allowance
- Accommodation: Free accommodation in university/technical institute dormitories.
- luggage allowance
- Insurance: Comprehensive insurance coverage.
affiliated universities
The Brunei government scholarship is available at the following institutions:
- University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD)
- Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA)
- Brunei University of Technology (UTB)
- Kullij Birgurwan Ugama Seri Begawan University (KUPU SB)
- Brunei Polytechnic (PB)
Eligibility criteria
- The scholarship is available to all citizens.
- For Bachelor's and Diploma students: the maximum age is 25 years.
- For Master's students: the maximum age is 35 years.
- Proficiency in English
Required documents
- Complete online application form
- Academic documents
- identification
- Letters of recommendation
How to apply for the Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship for 2026?
To apply, please complete the online scholarship application form. Visit the official link below, then click on "Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship for Foreign Students in Brunei Darussalam (BDGS) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year," and enter your email address to receive a verification code. Enter the verification code, and a new application page will open. You can find the link to the official website below.