Brunei·GovernmentBrunei Darussalam Government Scholarship (BDGS)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brunei Darussalam
Full Ride
Bachelor'sMaster's
Open·Next: 15 December 2025
Funding guide · updated 2026-11-15
Scholarships in Brunei for international students
In short
- Global Admissions lists 3 scholarships open to international students in Brunei, of which 2 cover tuition in full.
- 2 are government-funded and 1 comes from universities themselves.
- By level: Bachelor's (2), Master's (2), PhD (2).
Brunei funding by the numbers
- Scholarships listed
- 3
- Cover full tuition
- 2
- Distinct funders
- 3
Every scholarship we list for Brunei
Government awards (2)
Funded by a national government or its agencies. These carry the largest budgets and the earliest deadlines, and some require you to return home for a set period after graduating.
Who can apply
By level of study
What this list does not tell you
- 3 of the 3 awards below have no single published closing date — most run on an annual cycle whose exact date the funder confirms each year. Always check the provider's own page before you plan around a deadline.
- Nationality eligibility is recorded for 0 of 3 awards. Where we show no restriction it means we could not verify one, not that none exists.
- Funding in Brunei changes with government budgets and university intake targets. Programs get suspended between cycles, and a fully funded award one year can become partial the next.
Find the programs this money pays for
Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships are available in Brunei for international students?▾
Global Admissions lists 3 scholarships open to international students studying in Brunei. 2 of them cover tuition in full, and 0 pay a living stipend on top.
Are there fully funded scholarships in Brunei?▾
Yes. 2 of the 3 awards listed for Brunei are recorded as covering full tuition or as a full ride including living costs. Fully funded awards are the most competitive category, and most require you to hold or be applying for admission to a specific university before you apply for the money.
Which government scholarships fund study in Brunei?▾
2 government-funded awards appear on this page, including Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship (BDGS), Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship 2026. Government programs usually carry the largest budgets and the earliest deadlines, and several attach a condition to return home for a set period after graduating.
Do universities in Brunei offer their own scholarships?▾
Yes — 1 of the 3 awards listed for Brunei are funded by the institution rather than by a government or foundation. University awards are typically smaller than national programs but far less competitive, they are often assessed automatically from your admission application, and many can be combined with an external scholarship.
Do I need a university offer before applying for a scholarship in Brunei?▾
It depends on the award. University-administered scholarships in Brunei are usually assessed alongside or after your admission application, so you apply to the program first. Government and foundation programs vary: some require proof of admission at the point of application, others issue a conditional award you then take to a university. Each award page on Global Admissions records which applies.
Funding in other destinations
Elsewhere in Asia
Award details are compiled from each funder's own published material and refreshed weekly; tuition figures come from the Global Admissions program catalog as of 2026-11-15. Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the funder's site before applying.