--- title: "Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship for Foreign Students (BDGS)" description: "A Brunei government scholarship for international students taking a diploma, bachelor's or master's at five Brunei institutions. Covers tuition, return flights, monthly and meals allowances, books, accommodation and insurance. The 2026/27 round closed 15 February 2026; no next round is published." url: "https://worldwide-scholarships.com/scholarships/government-of-brunei-darussalam-scholarship-for-foreign-students-bdgs/" type: "website" --- [All scholarships](https://worldwide-scholarships.com/scholarships/) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brunei Darussalam # Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship for Foreign Students (BDGS) A Brunei government scholarship for international students taking a diploma, bachelor's or master's at five Brunei institutions. Covers tuition, return flights, monthly and meals allowances, books, accommodation and insurance. The 2026/27 round closed 15 February 2026; no next round is published. Checked 20 Sept 2026 [See the official page](https://www.mfa.gov.bn/Pages/online-bdgs.aspx) - **Deadline:** Closed for this cycle · 15 February 2026 - **Study in:** Brunei Darussalam - **Level:** Undergraduate, Master's - **Covers:** Tuition fees, Living costs, Travel +1 more [Add this deadline to your calendar](https://worldwide-scholarships.com/deadlines.ics) What you get Exemption from tuition fees, including acceptance, examination, registration and orientation fees, for the duration of the programme; an economy class air ticket to Brunei Darussalam before the course and one home on completion; a monthly personal allowance of BND 500 and a monthly meals allowance of BND 150; an annual book allowance of BND 600; accommodation at the university or polytechnic residential college; a baggage allowance of up to BND 250 to a country in the ASEAN region or BND 500 outside it; and comprehensive insurance cover for the whole scholarship. Recipients are urged to buy additional insurance at their own expense. Covers - Tuition fees - Living costs - Travel - Health insurance ## Who can apply - Not older than 25 for diploma and undergraduate programmes, or 35 for postgraduate master's programmes, on 1 July of the year the programme starts - English at Credit 6 in GCE O Level, Grade C in IGCSE English as a second language, IELTS 6.0, or TOEFL 550 minimum - Intended primarily for international students studying in Brunei for the first time; Bruneians, Brunei permanent residents, and international students studying or who have studied at Brunei tertiary institutions are not eligible - Studying at one of five institutions: Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan or Politeknik Brunei ### What it pays The ministry’s terms and conditions list the benefits in figures, which is unusual for a government scholarship. Tuition and the associated fees are waived for the whole programme, and you receive an economy class air ticket to Brunei before you start and another home when you finish. On top of that come BND 500 a month as a personal allowance, BND 150 a month for meals, BND 600 a year for books, accommodation at the residential college of your university or polytechnic, and comprehensive insurance. A baggage allowance of BND 250 to an ASEAN country or BND 500 elsewhere covers shipping your belongings home at the end. The ministry advises recipients to buy additional insurance for their own travel and stay at their own expense, so treat the included cover as a base, not a complete plan. ### Who it is for, and who it excludes The scholarship is open to international students at diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate master’s level, at five named institutions in Brunei. The ministry states it is intended primarily for international students studying in Brunei for the first time, and it rules out Bruneians, Brunei permanent residents, and anyone who is studying or has studied at a Brunei tertiary institution. Age limits differ by level: not older than 25 for diploma and undergraduate programmes, and not older than 35 for a master’s, measured on 1 July of the year the programme starts. Applicants also need a listed English qualification, such as IELTS 6.0 or a TOEFL score of at least 550. ### How the application worked Applicants filled in the ministry’s online BDGS form and uploaded identification, certified copies of academic qualifications, certified English translations where needed, certified copies of their birth certificate and passport, and references from two referees. Those applying to Universiti Brunei Darussalam or Universiti Teknologi Brunei also had to complete a separate online application with that university. Applicants could be required to attend an interview and sit a written examination in English, Malay or Arabic where relevant. ### Conditions while you hold it The full terms are only given to successful applicants, who sign a declaration accepting them. The general terms say the scholarship cannot be held together with another scholarship, fellowship, grant or loan without the ministry’s prior approval, and that recipients are not permitted to undertake paid employment. Family members are not encouraged to come: no marriage or child allowance is paid, and no accommodation is provided for an accompanying spouse or children. Where this comes from Every fact above was read on **mfa.gov.bn**, the awarding body's own website, and last confirmed on **20 September 2026**. Nothing here is taken from another directory. Funding bodies change deadlines and eligibility rules without notice, and we are not affiliated with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brunei Darussalam. 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