Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship (BDGS)
The Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship (BDGS) is a fully-funded scholarship from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brunei Darussalam for Bachelor's, , Master's pursuing any field in Brunei. Deadline: For 2026/2027: opened December 15, 2025 — closed February 15, 2026. Watch mfa.gov.bn for the next cycle..
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, diploma, Master's
- Where
- Brunei
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Full tuition exemption, BND$500/month personal allowance, BND$150/month meals allowance, BND$600/year book allowance, round-trip economy airfare, residential accommodation, baggage allowance (BND$250 ASEAN / BND$500 elsewhere), and comprehensive insurance
- Deadline
- For 2026/2027: opened December 15, 2025 — closed February 15, 2026. Watch mfa.gov.bn for the next cycle.
- Host countries
- Brunei
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
All nationalities except Bruneian citizens, Brunei Permanent Residents, and students already studying in Brunei tertiary institutions Nationality and Residency Requirements Age Requirements English Proficiency Requirements Separate University Applications
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fee exemption for the normal duration of the programme
- Monthly personal allowance: BND$500
- Monthly meals allowance: BND$150
- Annual book allowance: BND$600
- Round-trip economy class airfare to and from Brunei
- Residential college accommodation on or near campus
- Baggage allowance: BND$250 for ASEAN-country students; BND$500 for students from other regions
- Comprehensive insurance coverage for the programme duration
Important Dates & Deadlines
For 2026/2027: opened December 15, 2025 — closed February 15, 2026. Watch mfa.gov.bn for the next cycle.
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.