Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship 2027 | Application Process

The Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international students who wish to study in Brunei Darussalam. This fully funded scholarship is available for undergraduate and master’s programmes. The Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship 2027 covers a monthly allowance of BND650, accommodation, and exemption from tuition fees. In this article, we provide a complete guide to the Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship, including scholarship benefits, eligibility requirements, required documents, application deadlines, and a detailed step-by-step application process.

The Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship is open to international students who intend to pursue undergraduate and master’s studies at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), and Politeknik Brunei (PB) of Brunei Darussalam. These scholarships are fully funded and are designed to attract high-quality overseas students.

Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship Highlights

Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship Benefits

The Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship will provide the recipient with the following benefits:

• Exemption from paying tuition fees, including acceptance, examination, registration, and orientation fees, for the duration of the program;
• An economy class air ticket to Brunei Darussalam from the scholarship recipient’s country of origin/country of domicile before the commencement of the course and an economy class air ticket from Brunei Darussalam to the scholarship recipient’s country of origin/country of domicile upon completion of the course;
•  A monthly personal allowance of BND$500.00
•  A monthly meal allowance of BND$150.00
•  An annual book allowance of BND$600.00
• Accommodation at the residential college of the university/polytechnic;
• Baggage allowance for shipment of the scholarship recipient’s personal effects to his country of origin/country of domicile upon completion of the programme, at a maximum amount of:
  • BND$250.00 to a country within the ASEAN region; or
  • BND$500.00 to a country outside the ASEAN region;
• Comprehensive insurance cover for the whole duration of the scholarship. The scholarship recipient is urged to obtain additional insurance before travelling to Brunei Darussalam and for the entire duration of the scholarship at their own expense.

Eligibility Requirements for the Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship 2027

The following are the minimum eligibility requirements for the Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship:

• English, Malay, or Arabic is the required language.
• Applications are open to citizens of, but not limited to, ASEAN, Commonwealth, and OIC member countries.
• Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 25 for undergraduate and diploma programmes and must not exceed the age of 35 for postgraduate master’s degree programmes on the 31st of July 2025.
• The award is NOT eligible for Brunei Darussalam Permanent Residents.
• This scholarship shall not be held concurrently with any other scholarship, fellowship, grant, or loan without the prior approval of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• A scholarship recipient is not encouraged to bring any family members with them for the duration of the scholarship.
• A scholarship recipient is not permitted to undertake any paid employment or to serve on the staff of any country’s representative mission in Brunei Darussalam during the duration of the scholarship.
• Upon completion of the programme, the scholarship recipient will be required to leave Brunei Darussalam with immediate effect.

Step-by-Step Application Process for the Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship 2027

The following simple and easy application process will help you to apply for this scholarship:

Step 1: To apply, please fill out the online application form at the following link: BDGS Application Form.

Step 2: Documents to be uploaded in the application form:

• Certified true copies of passport and/or birth certificate/national identification card/document.
• Certified true copies of academic qualifications and other supporting documents (i.e., certificates, testimonials, and transcripts).
• Certified English translations of academic qualifications and supporting documents must be submitted for documents that are not in English.
• Certified true copies of the English Language Proficiency Certification.
• Certified true copies of proof of employment.
• References and recommendations from referees.
• Research proposal (for programmes by research only).

Step 3: Please read all information regarding the courses/programmes that you are applying to thoroughly before submitting your application form. A scholarship recipient is NOT permitted to change the programme offered nor the institution where the recipient will be studying. Information on courses/programmes offered can be found on the relevant institutions’ homepages below:

• Applicants applying to UBD must also complete an online application through https://apply.ubd.edu.bn/orbeon/uis-welcome/
• Applicants applying to UNISSA must also complete an online application through https://unissa.edu.bn/application/apply/
• Applicants applying to UTB must also complete an online application through https://apply.utb.edu.bn/
• Applicants applying to KUPUSB must also complete an online application through https://www.kupu-sb.edu.bn/Theme/Home.aspx
• Applicants applying to PB must also complete an online application through https://pbas.pb.edu.bn/

Step 4: An applicant may be required to appear for an interview at such place(s) as may be determined by the institutions offering the programmes and to sit a written examination to assess the applicant’s proficiency in the English/Malay/Arabic language (where applicable).

Step 5: The Government of Brunei Darussalam reserves the right to reject any applications. The decision on the selection of candidates is final. Any disputes or enquiries about the decision made will not be entertained.

For further queries, please contact us at queriesBDGS2026@mfa.gov.bn.

NOTE:

• The maximum size allowed for email and attachment files is 10 MB.
• Please take note that all application forms and supporting documents are to be submitted in Word Document / PDF / JPG format (compressed ( .zip ) folder)
• Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship Application Deadline

The application deadline for the Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship 2027 is 15 February 2026.

For further information about the Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship and the application process, please visit the official website:

Official Website