Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarships for Foreign Students 2027 are open to international students. The scholarship allows Masters, Bachelor’s, Non-Degree, and Undergraduate level program(s) in the field of All Subjects taught at Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Universities. The deadline for the scholarship is.
The Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship for Foreign Students (BDGS) is a fully funded award from the Government of Brunei Darussalam for international students taking a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, or a non-degree programme at universities in Brunei Darussalam. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the scheme and its rules.
Tuition is paid, and a monthly allowance covers daily living for the official length of the programme, so the scholar’s own money is not needed for teaching costs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs scholarship page currently lists the academic session 2026/2027 round; the 2027 intake is posted there when that round opens.
| Provider | Government of Brunei Darussalam / Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
| Study level | Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or non-degree programme |
| Host country | Brunei Darussalam |
| Funding | Fully funded: tuition paid, monthly living allowance, economy airfare to Brunei and home again |
| Who can apply | International students who are not Brunei nationals; must hold the qualification required for the level applied for, meet the host university’s admission requirements, be in good health and able to complete the programme |
| Subjects | All fields of study offered at the host universities; no restricted-subject list published |
| Duration | Official length of the degree or non-degree programme |
Degree Level
Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarships for Foreign Students 2027 is available to undertake Masters, Bachelor’s, Non-Degree, and Undergraduate level programmes at Universiti Brunei Darussalam and Brunei Universities.
BDGS covers bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and non-degree programmes. Undergraduate and postgraduate applicants use the same application route.
Available Subjects
Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
- All Subjects
All fields of study offered at the host universities are open to applicants.
No restricted-subject list is published, so confirm that your chosen programme runs in the intake year before you apply.
Benefits
- Tuition: full tuition fees paid for the duration of the programme
- Monthly allowance: a living allowance paid to the scholar each month
- Travel: economy airfare to Brunei at the start of study and home again at the end
- Duration: support runs for the official length of the degree or non-degree programme
Eligible Nationalities
Open to international students who are not Brunei nationals. Citizens of Brunei Darussalam are not eligible for BDGS; a separate scheme is offered to Brunei nationals.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for BDGS, applicants generally need to:
- Applicants must be international students who are not Brunei nationals
- Candidates must hold the qualification required for the level applied for, such as secondary school results for a bachelor’s degree or a bachelor’s degree for a master’s
- Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the chosen programme at the host university
- Scholars must be in good health and able to complete the programme within its official duration
- Applicants must use the official BDGS route, not only a university admission application
Required Documents
- Completed BDGS application form
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Valid passport copy
- Recent photograph
- Supporting letters or certificates named on the form
How Winners Are Selected
Selection is made by the awarding body from complete applications that meet the scheme’s rules.
- Completeness of the application pack
- Academic record for the level applied for
- Meeting the chosen programme’s admission requirements
- Shortlisted applicants are contacted directly for the next stage
Application Procedure
Read the official scholarship page
Start at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs scholarship page. It contains the BDGS entry, the application form, and the rules for the current academic session.
Choose a programme and university
Pick the degree and the Brunei university you want. Check that the programme admits international students in the intake you are targeting.
Prepare your documents
Gather the papers the form asks for, in the format it asks for:
- Completed BDGS application form
- Academic transcripts and certificates for your previous study
- Passport copy valid for the period of study
- Recent photograph
- Any supporting letters or certificates named on the form
Submit the scholarship application
Send the complete pack by the method and address given on the official page. Incomplete packs are usually set aside, so check every item before sending.
Follow the university admission steps
The award is tied to admission at a Brunei institution. Complete whatever admission process the university requires once your scholarship application is in.
Wait for the outcome
The awarding body contacts shortlisted candidates. Keep your email and phone reachable during the selection period and reply to any request for extra documents quickly.
