Scholarship
The Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship for Foreign Students (BDGS)
A fully funded scholarship for international students to pursue diploma, undergraduate, or postgraduate master's degrees at selected Brunei higher education institutions. The award includes tuition exemption, airfare, a monthly personal allowance, a monthly meal allowance, and an annual book allowance.
About this scholarship
The Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship for Foreign Students (BDGS) is offered by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brunei Darussalam for study in Brunei at diploma, bachelor and master level. The award is valued at Tuition waiver + BND 500/month personal allowance + BND 150/month meal allowance + BND 600/year book allowance + economy airfare, provided as tuition and living support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Tuition waiver + BND 500/month personal allowance + BND 150/month meal allowance + BND 600/year book allowance + economy airfare. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at diploma, bachelor and master level. Eligible study areas include Varies by participating institution. Nationality requirements apply: Open to international students (non-Bruneian).
Eligibility
Must be 18–25 for undergraduate/diploma programs and under 35 for master's programs; must possess specific English language proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550); must not be a Bruneian citizen or permanent resident.
How to apply
Applications close on 2027-02-15. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
diploma, bachelor and master
Fields of study
Varies by participating institution
Nationality requirements
Open to international students (non-Bruneian)
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brunei Darussalam
- Study destination
- Brunei
- Eligible applicant countries
- ASEAN, Commonwealth, OIC member countries and others (open to international applicants excluding Brunei permanent residents)
- Award
- Tuition waiver + BND 500/month personal allowance + BND 150/month meal allowance + BND 600/year book allowance + economy airfare
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- diploma, bachelor and master
- Fields of study
- Varies by participating institution
- Nationality
- Open to international students (non-Bruneian)
- Deadline
- Open · 2027-02-15
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-22