Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarships are available for foreign students to study at the University of Brunei Darussalam [UBD], and several other world-class universities in Brunei.
The Brunei Government Darussalam Scholarships is fully funded covering all the expenses associated with applicants’ tuition, accommodation, airfare, visa, meals, and books. Scholars are also awarded a living stipend of $7800.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Government of Brunei
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarship | Masters Scholarship | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $7800 Stipends | Accommodation | Airfare Ticket
- Deadline: February 15, 2025
Scholarship Details
Brunei is an oil-rich country in Southeast Asia with one of the highest per capita income and standard of living in the world. English is also a commonly spoken language in the country, making Brunei a home to several international students.
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)
- Politeknik Brunei (PB).
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- 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.
NOTE: The Scholarship is intended primarily for international students studying for the first time in Brunei Darussalam. Bruneians, Brunei Permanent Residents and international students studying/who have studied in Brunei tertiary institutions are NOT eligible.
Scholarship Benefits
Succeful applicants of the scholarship will receive:
- Monthly personal allowance of BND500.00
- Annual Book Allowance BND600.00
- Monthly food allowance of BND150.00
- Upon completion of the program, Baggage allowance to a maximum institution of BND250.00 to ASEAN region and BND500.00 to non ASEAN region.
- An accommodation at respective institution residential college is provided. If the scholar opts not to live in the provided accommodation, no additional allowance will be given in the lieu of board and transport.
- Outpatient medical and/or dental treatment is at any Brunei government hospitals, However an administrative charge is payable for each consultation with the government general practitioner or specialist.
- Should the scholar seek further medical or dental treatments at any private hospital or clinic, all expenses are to be borne by scholars themselves.
Note: The scholars are exempted from paying tuition fees and other appropriate compulsory fees as determined by the university for the duration of the programme.
One return economy class air-ticket for the most economically viable route to Brunei Darussalam will be determined by the Brunei Darussalam Government. No additional assistance will be provided towards other travel expenses.
Scholarship Duration
The scholarship award is normally tenable for the minimum period required to obtain the specific degree which is;
- Four years for a first degree with honours,
- One to two years for a master’s degree,
- Three years for a doctoral degree at UBD, UNISSA and ITB,
- Two and a half years for HND at ITB,
- Three years for a diploma of health sciences at UBD, all on a full time basis.
Required Documents
To apply for the scholarship, applicants must prepare:
- Recent passport size photograph.
- Certified true copies of academic qualifications and other supporting documents (i.e. certificates, testimonials, transcripts).
- Certified English translations of supporting documents must be submitted for documents that are not in English.
- Certified true copies of Birth Certificate and Passport.
- References and recommendations from referees. (C1 and C2)
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Visit the scholarship announcement webpage.
- To apply, please fill in the online Application Form at the following link – BDGS Application Form.
- Applicants applying to Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) must also complete an online application through https://apply.ubd.edu.bn/orbeon/uis-welcome/
- Applicants applying to Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) must also complete an online application through https://apply.utb.edu.bn/
- Applications for this opportunity close on February 15, 2025.
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