Students with excellent academic records can apply for the Brunei Darussalam Scholarship Program 2026/2027. It is a fully funded opportunity to study at some of the best universities in Asia in Brunei Darussalam. The program is available for students who want to get enrolled in a bachelor’s or diploma program, as well as a postgraduate master’s program in Brunei. The Brunei Government Scholarship program facilitates students with enriched academic knowledge and enhances their professional skills to enable them to compete in the international competitive environment.
The BDGS 2026 provides fascinating programs in multiple disciplines, through which potential candidates are encouraged to be attracted to the higher educational institutes of Brunei. The scholarship opportunity is executed in the following institutes, namely Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan (KUPU SB), Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), and Politeknik Brunei (PB). With numerous benefits, including exemption from tuition fees, air ticket allowance, and other significant allowances, the fully funded scholarships for international students have come under the global limelight.
The Brunei Darussalam scholarships require students to conform to the rules and regulations of the country as well as the universities under the particular scholarship program. The students are required to respect the culture, traditions, norms, customs, and official religion of Brunei Darussalam. Furthermore, candidates availing themselves of the benefits of these international scholarships should refrain from becoming a part of any political activity held in the scholarship country or outside.
The Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship abroad is executed under the mentorship of top-ranked leaders who stimulate students to convert their acquired knowledge into practical working experiences, which enable them to start their careers with ultimate prestige. This would lead to their future career progression. The universities provide a well-formulated and conducive environment for their students that encompasses their academic and professional needs during their tenure in a specific program of study.
Brunei Darussalam Scholarship 2026/2027:
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
- Post-graduate Degree Programs
Scholarship Duration:
- The duration of the Brunei Scholarship for Foreign Students 2026-27 may vary according to the different scholarship programs of different levels.
Benefits of Brunei Darussalam Scholarships 2026/2027:
- Exemption from tuition fees, including acceptance, examination, registration, and orientation fees, for the entire duration of the program.
- An economy class air ticket from the scholarship recipient’s country of origin/country of domicile to Brunei Darussalam before the start of the program, and a return ticket upon completion of the program.
- A monthly personal allowance of BND $500.
- A monthly meal allowance of BND $150.
- An annual book allowance of BND $600.
- Accommodation at the residential college of the university or polytechnic.
- A baggage allowance upon completion of the program of BND $250 for countries within the ASEAN region and BND $500 for countries outside the ASEAN region.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for the entire duration of the scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria of Brunei Darussalam Scholarships 2026-2027:
- Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements before applying. Ineligible applications will not be considered.
- On 1 July of the year the programme begins, applicants must not be older than:
- 25 years for Diploma and Undergraduate programmes
- 35 years for Postgraduate Master’s programmes
- Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following:
- Credit 6 in GCE O-Level English, or
- Grade C in IGCSE English (Second Language), or
- TOEFL score of at least 550, or
- IELTS score of 6.0
- The scholarship is intended for international students who are studying in Brunei for the first time.
- Permanent residents of Brunei Darussalam are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply for the Brunei Darussalam Scholarship:
- Applicants must apply online through the BDGS system portal.
- Applicants need to complete the online application form with personal details, academic background, and language proficiency information.
- All required fields in the application form must be filled carefully and accurately.
- Applicants must select their first and second choice of programme and institution, where applicable.
- All supporting documents must be uploaded online in PDF, Word, or JPG format.
- Applicants applying to Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) must also complete a separate online application through the UBD website.
- Applicants applying to other institutions (UNISSA, UTB, KUPU SB, Politeknik Brunei) must also apply directly through the respective university portals.
- Applicants may be required to attend an interview or sit for a language test if requested by the institution.
- For complete and updated instructions, applicants should refer to the official BDGS website.
Required Documetns for Brunei Scholarship 2026::
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Copy of passport and/or birth certificate, national identification card, or relevant identification document
- Copy of English language proficiency certificate (if applicable)
- Copies of academic qualification certificates, including transcripts and other achievement certificates
- Proof of employment (if applicable)
- Research proposal (for programmes by research only)
- All documents must be uploaded online and should be clear, readable, and properly scanned.
Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship Deadline:
- The last date to apply is 15 February 2026.
