The Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship is the Government of Brunei's fully funded award for international students at five Bruneian institutions — covering all tuition and fees, free on-campus residential-college accommodation, BND 650 a month in living allowances, a BND 600 annual book allowance, return airfare, baggage allowance and comprehensive insurance. It is open to Diploma, Bachelor's and Master's applicants worldwide. Brunei offers a safe, quiet, high-quality study environment in the heart of Southeast Asia.
Why it is notable: the package is genuinely comprehensive (even baggage shipping home is covered: BND 250 within ASEAN, BND 500 outside); the dual-application rule trips people up — in the 2026/2027 call every institution ALSO required its own online application, the MFA form alone was not enough; and the programme and institution you select at application cannot be changed after selection.
Funding at a glance
What it covers
Full exemption from tuition fees, including acceptance, examination, registration and orientation fees, for the programme duration.
Monthly personal allowance of BND 500 + monthly meals allowance of BND 150 (= BND 650/month).
Annual book allowance of BND 600.
Free accommodation at the institution's residential college.
Return economy-class air ticket: home country → Brunei at the start, and Brunei → home country on completion.
Comprehensive insurance cover for the programme duration (scholars urged to arrange additional cover at own expense).
Eligibility criteria
Qualification Required
Secondary school completionfor Diploma/UndergradBachelor's degreefor Masters
This scholarship is offered for Diploma, Undergraduate and Master's programmes at the five participating institutions (confirm levels in the 2027/2028 call).
Who can apply
international applicants worldwide (prior calls open to all nationalities — confirm the 2027/2028 country list on the MFA announcement).
Experience
No experience required.
Language Certificate
course-dependent (English requirements set by the chosen institution/programme; many programmes do not require IELTS — confirm per programme).
Other Certificates
academic transcripts and certificates; passport copy; CV; recommendation letters; personal statement (per prior-call requirements — confirm in the 2027/2028 call).
Age Limit
confirm in the 2027/2028 call — prior calls set age limits by level (trackers report 18–25 for undergraduate, ≤35 for Master's — unverified; confirm on the official announcement).
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Country checker
Eligible = international applicants worldwide per prior calls (confirm the 2027/2028 announcement). Excluded = Brunei citizens/permanent residents (implicit —…
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Last degree checker
Choose your highest completed qualification to see which degree level may fit.
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Course checker
Pick a course to see whether it falls inside this scholarship's scope.
Complete all three checks
Your combined result will appear here.
Based on published eligibility — always confirm on the official page before applying.
Application essentials
Requirements
Review each requirement before you begin the application.
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Qualification
secondary school completion (Diploma/Undergrad) or Bachelor's degree (Master's); meet the chosen institution's programme entry requirements.
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Language
English requirements are programme-dependent — check the institution's page (many programmes do not require IELTS).
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Documents
transcripts, certificates, passport, CV, two reference letters, personal statement — complete and clearly scanned.
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Dual application
the MFA central form PLUS the institution's own online application (both required in the 2026/2027 call).
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References
two reference letters.
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Fee
none — no application fee.
Document checklist
011. Academic transcripts
022. Degree certificates
033. Passport copy
044. CV/resume
055. Two recommendation/reference letters
066. Personal statement
077. Any programme-specific documents required by the chosen institution. (Confirm the exact list in the 2027/2028 call.)
Application fee
No fee — completely free (no fee in prior calls).
Visa, kept concise: Study visa type for this destination: Brunei student pass / entry visa arranged via the MFA and the host institution after selection.
Application Procedure
6 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
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Choose your institution and programme carefully (cannot
be changed after selection) — read the programme info on the institution's own website.
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When the call opens
complete the MFA's centralised online BDGS application form before the hard deadline (expected ~15 Feb 2027, 23:59 Brunei time — UNVERIFIED).
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ALSO complete the institution's own online application —
in the 2026/2027 call all five institutions required their own application in addition to the MFA form.
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Final results notified by the MFA (2026 pattern
from ~1 June; successful applicants had ~2 weeks to accept) → visa documents → arrival July–August 2027.
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Submit and keep copies
shortlisted candidates are invited for online interviews or language assessments (Mar–May pattern).
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Gather documents: transcripts
certificates, passport, CV, two reference letters, personal statement — clear, complete scans.
Ready to apply?
Continue on the official Universiti Brunei Darussalam , Universiti… platform.
Is the scholarship fully funded? A: Yes — full tuition and fee exemption, BND 650/month living allowances, BND 600/year books, free residential-college accommodation, return airfare, baggage allowanceDo I apply only through the MFA portal? A: No — in the 2026/2027 call every participating institution also required its own online application; the MFA form alone was not enough.Can I change my programme or university after selection? A: No — the programme and institution selected at application cannot be changed after selection.Is IELTS required? A: It is programme-dependent — check the entry requirements of your chosen programme at the institution's own website.When will I know the result? A: In the 2026/2027 pattern, the MFA notified successful and unsuccessful applicants from about 1 June, with ~2 weeks to accept — confirm the 2027/2028 timeline on the MFACan I work while studying? A: Scholarship terms restrict off-campus employment — check the terms in the 2027/2028 call.Is there an age limit? A: Confirm in the 2027/2028 call — prior calls set age bands by level.
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