Brunei Darussalam BS and MS Scholarship 2023

Brunei Darussalam Government announces Scholarship for Undergraduate and postgraduate MS studies in Brunei’s top universities. Applications can be submitted online at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Brunei online portal. Pakistani Nationals are eligible to apply for the scholarships.

Scholarships will be offered for BS and MS Studies at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Kolej Universiti Perguvruan Ugama Seri Begawan (KUPU SB), Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), Politeknik Brunei (PB). The Last Date to submit an application at the HEC portal is 15 February 2023. The academic year commences in July/August 2023.

Government of Brunie Darussalam Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

• ​Not exceed the age of 25, for Undergraduate and Diploma programs, and the age of 35, for Postgraduate Master's Degree programs, on the first day of July of the year when the course/program starts
• ​Be proficient in English with a Credit 6 at the 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 550.

Applicants must fulfill other requirements set by the concerned university/funding body. For details visit https://www.mfa.gov.bn/online-bdgs/

How to Apply for HEC Brunei Darussalam Scholarship

• ​The closing date for application for the Scholarship is 15 February 2023.
• ​An applicant may be required to appear for an interview at such place(s) as may be determined by the institutions offering the programs, and to sit a written examination to assess the applicant’s proficiency in the English/ Malay/ Arabic Language (where applicable).​
• ​The Government of Brunei Darussalam reserves the right to reject any applications. The decision on the selection of candidates is final. Any disputes or inquiries pertaining to the decision made will not be entertained.
• ​Documents to be uploaded in the application form (BDGS Application Form):
• ​Recent passport-size photograph.
• ​Certified true copies of academic qualifications and other supporting documents (i.e. certificates, testimonials, transcripts).
• ​Certified English translations of supporting documents must be submitted for documents that are not in English.
• ​Certified true copies of Birth Certificate and Passport.
• ​References and recommendations from referees. (C1 and C2)
• ​For queries related to courses/programs offered, please browse the following links:
  •  Universiti Brunei Darussalam
  •  Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali
  •  Universiti Teknologi Brunei
  •  Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan (KUPU SB)
  •  Politeknik Brunei
• ​To apply, please fill in the online Application Form at the following link – BDGS Application Form.
• ​Applicants applying to Universiti Brunei Darussalam must also complete an online application through https://apply.ubd.edu.bn/orbeon/uis-welcome/

 

Government of Brunei Scholarship Covers

• Tuition fees including acceptance, examination, registration, and orientation fees for the duration
• 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;
• Monthly personal allowance of BND$500.00;
• Monthly meals allowance of BND$150.00;
• Annual book allowance of BND$600.00;
• Accommodation at the residential college of the University/ Polytechnic;
• Baggage allowance for shipment of the scholarship recipient's personal effects to the country of origin/country of domicile upon completion of the program, at a maximum amount of BND$500.00 to a country outside the ASEAN region;
• Comprehensive insurance for the whole duration of the Scholarship.