Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship 2026
About this scholarship
A fully funded Brunei government scholarship for international students to study diploma, bachelor's, and master's programmes at participating public universities and a polytechnic in Brunei Darussalam.
The Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship is an international scholarship programme funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brunei Darussalam. It supports overseas students who wish to undertake eligible diploma, bachelor's, and master's degree studies at selected higher education institutions in Brunei Darussalam.
The programme is designed to attract talented students from around the world and typically covers a wide range of academic fields offered by participating institutions. Based on the referenced posting, eligible host institutions include Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan, and Politeknik Brunei.
This is a fully funded award. Reported benefits include full tuition-related fee coverage, an economy-class return air ticket to Brunei, a monthly personal allowance, a meal allowance, an annual book allowance, accommodation at the institution's residential college, baggage allowance, and comprehensive insurance coverage. Exact amounts and terms can vary by intake and institution.
The scholarship is open to applicants of any nationality. From the reference posting, age limits apply: applicants for undergraduate and diploma study should generally be no older than 25, while applicants for master's study should generally be no older than 35. Applicants are also expected to show English language proficiency and submit standard academic and identity documents, usually including references.
Applications are generally submitted online through the official Brunei government scholarship process. Students should review the current call carefully for programme-specific entry requirements, participating courses, document checklists, and final submission timelines before applying.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Open to international applicants of any nationality. For undergraduate and diploma programmes, applicants are generally expected to be no older than 25 years old. For master's programmes, applicants are generally expected to be no older than 35 years old. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the participating institution and demonstrate English proficiency.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Language requirements
Proficiency in English is required.
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship.
