Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship Programme 2023/2024
Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship Programme 2023/2024
Government of Brunei Darussalam is currently looking to fund undergraduates looking for scholarships.
Bursary Details
The Brunei Darussalam Government is offering scholarships for South Africans to study full-time, on-campus diplomas, undergraduate degrees, and master’s programmes starting in July/August 2023 at the following participating public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Brunei Darussalam:
- Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD);
- Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA);
- Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB);
- Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan (KUPU SB);
- Politeknik Brunei (PB)
The link for information on the scholarship is https://www.mfa.gov.bn/online-bdgs.
Degree level
- Diploma, Bachelor’s and Master’s
Deadlines
- The deadline for submitting applications to the DHET is 15 February 2023.
Candidate Requirements
- International students studying for the first time in Brunei Darussalam;
- Applicants must be younger than 25 for Undergraduate and Diploma programmes and younger than 35 for Master’s studies, by 01 July 2023;
- Be proficient in English;
- Applicants must be in good health and have a strong academic record;
- There may be an interview requirement and a written examination to measure the applicant’s proficiency in English/ Malay/ Arabic language (where applicable) as determined by the institution offering the programme.
Bursary EnquiriesAll enquiries should be directed to queriesBDGS2023@mfa.gov.bn
Conditions of BursaryFor more information regarding programmes, entry requirements, and additional information, please see the following websites:
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali
Universiti Teknologi Brunei
Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan (KUPU SB)
Politeknik Brunei
Bursary Inclusion
- Tuition fees including acceptance, examination, registration and orientation fees for the duration of the programme;
- Economy class return air-ticket;
- University accommodation;
- Monthly Stipend: BND$500.00 (approximately R5600);
- Monthly meals allowance: BND$150.00 (approximately R1700);
- Annual book allowance: BND$600.00 (approximately R6700);
- Baggage allowance for shipment of the scholarship recipient’s personal belongings upon completion of study programme, at a maximum amount of BND$500.00 (approximately R5600);
- Medical insurance (Scholarship recipients are urged to obtain additional insurance prior to travel to Brunei Darussalam).
Applicants applying to Universiti Brunei Darussalam must also complete an online application at: https://apply.ubd.edu.bn/orbeon/uis-welcome/.
The following supporting documents should be uploaded on the application system:
- 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)
Documents and links
Field of Study Any Field of Study