The Applications are now open for the KNB Indonesian Government Scholarship 2026. It is a Fully Funded Scholarship for international students to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs from the Indonesian Universities. There is no application fee, and applicants will receive a Fully Funded Scholarship after the selection. The Indonesian Government supports the KNB Scholarship. 34 Universities Participating and 1008 Degree Programs covering a wide range of Fields. In 2024, the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology awarded 222 scholarships. The KNB Scholarship is officially known as the Kemitraan Negara Berkembang Scholarship. Below are more details about the KNB requirements, financial benefits, and application process.
Details About the KNB Indonesian Government Scholarship 2026
- Host Country: Indonesia
- Degree Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
- Number of Scholarships: 222 (Granted in 2024)
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 31st March 2026
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Financial Benefits
The Scholarship Covers:
- Settlement Allowance for New students upon arrival in Indonesia.
- Full Tuition fee covered
- Students will receive a Living Allowance
- Research and Book allowance
- Health Insurance
- Economy Class Air Ticket
- Local Transport to Host University
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Scholarship Duration
One Year Indonesian Language Training Program (BIPA) is compulsory for all applicants.
- Bachelors: 8 Semesters (48 Months)
- Masters: 4 Semesters (24 Months)
- PhD: 8 Semesters (48 Months)
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Study Programs
KNB Scholarship is available in a wide range of Programs for Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degrees at various universities in Indonesia.
Biology, Engineering, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Visual Art and Design, Architecture, Transportation, Management Science, Pharmacy, Astronomy, Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Instrumentation and Control, Logistics, Water Resource Management, Tourism planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Computer Science, Informatics, Statistics, Communication Science, Accountancy, Law, Psychology, Veterinary Medicine, Library and Information, Nutrition, English Language and Literature, Midwifery, Public Administration, Anthropology, Nursing, Sociology, International Relations, History, Disaster Management, and Political Science.
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KNB Scholarship 2025 Requirements
- The KNB Scholarship is open to citizens of the Developing Countries.
- High School degree required. Bachelor’s degree holders are ineligible for bachelor’s scholarships.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Master’s degree holders are ineligible for Master’s scholarships.
- PhD degree required. PhD holders are ineligible for PhD scholarships.
- The maximum age is 21 years for a bachelor’s scholarship.
- The maximum age is 35 years for a master’s scholarship.
- The maximum age is 40 years for a PhD scholarship.
- IELTS is not required for native English Native Speakers or those who have completed their education at an English Speaking University.
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Required Documents
- Scanned degree (High School for Bachelor’s, Bachelor’s for Master’s, Master’s for Doctorate)
- Recommendation letter (Indonesian Embassy, supervisor, previous school)
- Passport copy
- Updated CV
- Motivation letter
How to Apply for the KNB Indonesian Government Scholarship 2026?
The KNB Scholarship Application Process:
- Download the KNB Scholarship Offering Letter.
- Applicants contact the Indonesian Representative in their origin country (from the Embassy or Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia only) and submit all administrative and academic documents required to obtain a recommendation letter.
- Register online via the KNB Scholarship website after receiving the embassy/consulate recommendation letter.
- Scan all documents as .jpeg or .jpg files (max 300kb each).
- One applicant per account.
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