The application period is now open for the 2026 Indonesian Government Scholarship (KNB). This is a fully funded scholarship for international students wishing to pursue Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programs at Indonesian universities . There are no application fees, and selected applicants will receive a fully funded scholarship. The Indonesian government supports the KNB scholarship, which is offered by 34 universities and includes 1,008 study 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. Further details regarding the KNB scholarship requirements, financial benefits, and application procedures are provided below.
Details about the Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship for 2026
- Host country : Indonesia
- Academic level : Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Number of scholarships : 222 (awarded in 2024)
- Financial advantages : Fully funded
- Deadline: March 31, 2026
Financial advantages
The scholarship includes the following:
- Settlement allowance for new students upon their arrival in Indonesia.
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Students will receive a living allowance
- Research and Books
- health insurance
- Economy class flight ticket
- Local transportation to the host university
Scholarship duration
The one-year Indonesian language training program (BIPA) is mandatory for all applicants.
- Bachelor's degree : 8 semesters (48 months)
- Master's program : 4 semesters (24 months)
- PhD : 8 semesters (48 months)
Study programs
The KNB scholarship is available in a wide range of programs for Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degrees at various universities in Indonesia.
Biology, Engineering, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Visual Arts and Design, Architecture, Transportation, Management Sciences, Pharmacy, Astronomy, Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Instrumentation and Control, Logistics, Water Resources Management, Tourism Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Computer Science, Informatics, Statistics, Communication Sciences, Accounting, Law, Psychology, Veterinary Medicine, Library and Information Science, Nutrition, English Language and Literature, Midwifery, Public Administration, Anthropology, Nursing, Sociology, International Relations, History, Disaster Management, and Political Science.
KNB Scholarship Requirements for 2025
- The KNB scholarship is available to citizens of developing countries.
- A high school diploma is required. Bachelor's degree holders are not eligible for undergraduate scholarships.
- A bachelor's degree is required.
- Master's degree holders are not eligible for Master's scholarships.
- A doctoral degree is required. PhD holders are not eligible for doctoral scholarships.
- The maximum age to receive a bachelor's degree scholarship is 21 years.
- The maximum age to receive a scholarship for a master's degree is 35 years.
- The maximum age for obtaining a PhD scholarship is 40 years.
- Passing the IELTS test is not required for native English speakers or for those who have completed their education at an English-speaking university.
Required documents
- Scanned certificate (high school diploma for bachelor's degree, bachelor's degree for master's degree, master's degree for doctorate)
- Letter of recommendation (Indonesian Embassy, Supervisor, Previous School)
- Copy of passport
- Updated CV
- motivational message
How to apply for the Indonesian Government KNB scholarship for 2026?
The KNB scholarship application process:
- Download the KNB scholarship offer letter.
- Applicants must contact the Indonesian representative in their home country (only from the Embassy or Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia) and submit all required administrative and academic documents to obtain a letter of recommendation.
- Register online through the KNB Scholarship website after receiving the recommendation letter from the embassy/consulate.
- Scan all documents as .jpeg or .jpg files (maximum 300 KB per file).
- One applicant per account.