Scholarships & Loans (Brunei)

In brief: The Government Scholarship and Education Loan Scheme is open to Bruneian students with strong academic results who wish to pursue further studies overseas.

Minimum grades required:

• AAA – Scholarship for Medicine

• BBB – Scholarship for other courses

• CCC – Education Loan Scheme (SBPP)

Deadline: Applications are generally due by the end of February, following the HECAS application deadline.

Requirements: Applicants must meet the relevant academic, English language and other eligibility requirements. For overseas study, the university must generally be within the Top 250 World Universities according to the QS World University Rankings or Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, subject to the specific requirements for the course and scholarship scheme.

See below for further details.

Note: The list of eligible courses and universities is usually updated around November or December, towards the end of your U6 year. Always check the latest list and requirements before applying.

In brief: This scholarship offers outstanding students who possess the right attributes and the drive to contribute to Brunei’s oil and gas sector.

This scholarship is not offered every year.

Minimum grades required: BBB at A-Level

Deadline: If offered, applications are typically due around February/March. Apply through BSP and check their social media channels in February for the latest application details.

Scholarships are available only for selected courses, and the courses offered may change each year. The most recent list of courses provided by BSJV is available here.

In brief: This prestigious scholarship is intended for outstanding students who possess the right attributes and the drive to become future leaders and contribute to Brunei’s defence and security.

Minimum grades required: AAA at A-Level

Deadline: The application period varies from year to year. Students should check the latest announcement from MINDEF for the current application deadline. MINDEF may also contact selected high-achieving students after A-Level results are released.

Requirements: In addition to the academic requirement, applicants are expected to have strong co-curricular records, sound personal qualities and character, and outstanding leadership potential. Other requirements, including medical and physical fitness requirements, may also apply.

Scholarships are available only for selected courses, and the courses offered may change each year.

The most recent list of courses and application information provided by MINDEF can be found here.

In brief: This prestigious scholarship is by invitation only. Students with strong O-Level and A-Level results who meet the required academic criteria may be identified and contacted through the school’s Careers Section.

Minimum grades required: AAA at A-Level, with at least A2 in both Malay and English at O-Level.

Deadline: You can only apply if you are invited to do so. Applications are made through Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (YSHHB), usually in January or February after A-Level results are released.

Requirements: Applicants must have an offer letter from one of the following institutions:

• Harvard University (US)

• Yale University (US)

• University of Oxford (UK)

• University of Cambridge (UK)

• Imperial College London (UK)

For more information, visit the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah website.

In brief: This scholarship is for students interested in pursuing a career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, providing the opportunity to undertake a degree programme in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and gain the qualifications required to pursue a career in the aviation industry.

This scholarship is not offered every year.

Minimum grade requirements: BBB or ABC at A-Level, including at least a B in Physics. Additional O-Level requirements: At least B4 in Physics.

Deadline: The application period varies from year to year. Students should check the latest announcement from the Ministry of Education for the current application deadline.

Requirements: Applicants must meet the relevant academic, age, citizenship, medical and other eligibility requirements. The scholarship is for a specific Aircraft Maintenance Engineering programme, and applicants must also meet the admission requirements of the university offering the programme.

For more information and the latest application details, visit the Ministry of Education's Department of Scholarship Management website.