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KNB Indonesian Government Scholarship 2026

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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Indonesia
Region
Asia
Institution
KNB Indonesian Government
Study level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

Program overview The Knb Indonesian Government Scholarship 2026

  • Host country: Indonesia
  • Study level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
  • Places available: 222 (Granted in 2024)
  • Financial Benefits: fully funded
  • Application deadline: 31st March 2026

Financial support and benefits

Selected recipients typically receive

  • 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

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)

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.

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.

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 Required documents 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.

Apply for the Knb Scholarship 2025

Requirements & preparation

Review eligibility, benefits, and documents before you apply

Benefits & funding

21 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Selected recipients typically receive:
  • 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

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)

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.

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.
  • 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.

Required documents

Prepare these before you apply

  1. 1Scanned degree (High School for Bachelor’s, Bachelor’s for Master’s, Master’s for Doctorate).
  2. 2Recommendation letter (Indonesian Embassy, supervisor, previous school)
  3. 3Passport copy
  4. 4Updated CV
  5. 5Motivation letter
  6. 6How to apply For the Knb Indonesian Government Scholarship 2026.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationFeb 2, 2026
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Indonesia · Asia

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Next step

Ready to apply?

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