GOVERNMENT OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM SCHOLARSHIP

This Brunei government scholarship is most suitable for bright international students and sets specific criteria to ensure the selection of the most deserving candidates. Applicants must-

1. Be under 25 years of age for Undergraduate and Diploma programs, and under 35 for Postgraduate Master’s Degree programs as of July 1 in the year the course begins.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in English with a Credit 6 at GCE ‘O’ Level Examination or a Grade ‘C” in IGCSE English (as a second language) or an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL minimum score of
3. It’s important to note that the scholarship primarily caters to students who haven’t studied in Brunei before, hence current students or those who have previously studied in Brunei are not eligible.

Stated amount: 41,971 The scholarship recipient will be facilitated with the benefits of the scholarship as follows:

1. Exemption from paying tuition fees including acceptance, examination, registration and orientation fees for the duration of the programme.
2. An economy class air-ticket to Brunei Darussalam from the scholarship recipient's country of origin/ country of domicile prior to the commencement of the course and an economy class air-ticket from Brunei Darussalam to the scholarship recipient's country of origin/country of domicile upon completion of the course.
3. A monthly personal allowance of BND $500.00 (INR 41, 971).
4. A monthly meals allowance of BND $150.00 (INR12, 592).
5. An annual book allowance of BND $600.00 (INR 50, 368).
6. Accommodation at the residential college of the University/ Polytechnic.
7. Baggage allowance for shipment of the scholarship recipient's personal effects to his country of origin/country of domicile upon completion of the program, at a maximum amount of: a. BND $250.00 (INR 20, 988) to a country within the ASEAN region; or b. BND $500.00 (INR 41, 971) to a country outside the ASEAN region.
8. Comprehensive insurance cover for the whole duration of the Scholarship. The scholarship recipient is urged to obtain additional insurance prior to his travel to Brunei Darussalam and for the whole duration of the Scholarship at his own expense. No. of scholarships is subject to availability, please visit official website.

No Separate Application or Fee is Required to get the scholarship, it will be automatically considered, once you enrolled for the program.

1. Check Eligibility: Verify that you meet the age requirements (under 25 for Undergraduate/Diploma and under 35 for Postgraduate Master’s programs) and have the necessary English language proficiency.
2. Prepare Documents: Gather certified true copies of your academic qualifications, birth certificate, passport, and English translations of non-English documents. Also, prepare references and recommendations.
3. Fill out online application of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship on

1. An applicant may be required to appear for an interview at such place as may be determined by the institutions offering the programmers, and to sit a written examination to assess the applicant's proficiency in the English/ Malay/ Arabic Language (where applicable).
2. The Government of Brunei Darussalam reserves the right to reject any applications. The decision on the selection of candidates is final. Any disputes or enquiries pertaining to the decision made will not be entertained. Only successful applicants will be notified via e-mail.