The Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship covers tuition fees, living allowances, and travel expenses, ensuring that students can focus on their studies without the financial burden. Additionally, it promotes cross-cultural understanding by bringing together students from diverse backgrounds to experience Brunei’s rich heritage and academic excellence.
This scholarship covers a wide range of academic fields, including sciences, engineering, humanities, business, and social sciences. It is designed to encourage global talent to experience Brunei’s high-quality education system while also immersing in its rich culture and traditions. The program offers a comprehensive package that includes full tuition coverage, monthly living allowances, accommodation, medical insurance, and return airfare from the recipient’s home country.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to invite applications for the Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship to Foreign Students Tenable in Brunei Darussalam for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarships not only alleviate the financial burdens of higher education but also aim to strengthen international relations and cultural understanding. By bringing together students from diverse backgrounds, the program cultivates a global network of future leaders and professionals committed to making meaningful contributions to their home countries and beyond. This initiative reflects Brunei’s dedication to promoting education as a cornerstone for sustainable development and international cooperation.
Eligibility for the scholarship typically includes academic excellence, a strong command of the English language, and a commitment to contributing positively to society through education. Applicants are expected to demonstrate leadership qualities, community involvement, and a clear vision for how they intend to use their education to benefit their home country.
Through this initiative, the Government of Brunei Darussalam aims to cultivate global leaders and foster international cooperation in various fields of study. By providing financial support and access to world-class education, the scholarship plays a crucial role in promoting educational development and enhancing the global community.
The Scholarship provides applicants with the opportunity to pursue studies at the Diploma, Undergraduate Degree and Postgraduate Master’s Degree level at the following institutions of higher education in Brunei:
- 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).
Eligibility Requirements For The Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship
- Not exceed the age of 25, for Undergraduate and Diploma programmes, and the age of 35, for Postgraduate Master’s Degree programmes, on the first day of July on the year when the course/programme starts
- Be proficient in English with a Credit 6 at GCE ‘O’ Level Examination or a Grade ‘C” in IGCSE English (as a second language) or an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL minimum score of 550
Scholarship Worth:
The scholarship recipient will be facilitated with the benefits of the scholarship as follows:
- exemption from paying tuition fees including acceptance, examination, registration and orientation fees for the duration of the programme;
- an economy class air-ticket to Brunei Darussalam from the scholarship recipient’s country of origin/ country of domicile prior to 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 meals 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 prior to his travel to Brunei Darussalam and for the whole duration of the Scholarship at his own expense.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2025.
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