Government of Brunei Darussalam 2022-2023 Scholarship for International Students

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to invite applications for the Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship under the above Scholarship Award Scheme for the 2022/2023 academic session.

Tenable in Brunei Darussalam, the scholarship award provides applicants with the opportunity to undertake Diploma, Undergraduate Degree and Postgraduate Master's Degree at any one of the following institutions of higher education:

·       Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)

·       Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan (KUPU SB)

·       Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA)

·       Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB)

·       Politeknik Brunei (PB)

The academic year commences July/August 2022. 

• Table of Content
• About Government of Brunei Darussalam
• Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarships
• Requirements for Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Government of Brunei Darussalam

Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarships

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.

Allowances payable will include:

• 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.

Requirements for Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarships Qualification

1.1    Applications are open to citizens of, but not limited to, ASEAN, Commonwealth and OIC member countries.

1.2    Applicants must be, between the ages of 18-25 for Undergraduate and Diploma programmes and must not exceed the age of 35 for Postgraduate Master's Degree programmes on the 31st July 2022.

1.3    The award is NOT eligible to Brunei Darussalam Permanent Residents.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

 Application forms can be downloaded from the following link:

APPLICATION FORM 2022/2023

4.2    Application forms must be duly completed and endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the National Focal Point for scholarships of the applicant’s country.

4.3    Applicants are required to submit a security clearance statement from their National Security Agency(ies)/ Police Station (i.e. a statement/ report certifying that applicants are clear from any civil and criminal charges).

4.4    Completed application forms are to be emailed to the following address:

[email protected]

(NOTE: Maximum size allowed for e-mail and attachment files is 10MB)

Please take note, all application forms and supporting documents are to be submitted in Word Document / PDF / JPG format (compressed ( .zip ) folder)

Applicants applying to Universiti Brunei Darussalam must also complete an online application through https://apply.ubd.edu.bn/orbeon/uis-welcome/.

For more details, visit the website.