KNB Indonesian Government Scholarship 2025-26 For International Students
The KNB Indonesian Government Scholarship 2025–2026 in Indonesia is now accepting applications. Applications are encouraged from all international students worldwide who wish to study for free in Indonesia on fully funded scholarships for bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees. The Republic of Indonesia's Ministry of Education and Culture has launched the Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship for students worldwide. The scholarship is offered for the 2025–2026 school year.
The Indonesian government will pay for all of the KNB Indonesia Scholarship recipients' study abroad costs. Undergraduate and graduate studies in the humanities, engineering, science, education, and social sciences are eligible for this grant.
The Indonesian government will pay for all of the KNB Indonesia Scholarship recipients' study abroad costs. Undergraduate and graduate studies in the humanities, engineering, science, education, and social sciences are eligible for this grant.
International students can apply for the Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship in any academic field or major. International students can apply for bachelor's degree scholarships for eight semesters, and master's degree scholarships for twenty-four months (four semesters).
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Features:
- University: Indonesian Universities.
- Degree level: Bachelors, Masters, PhD.
- Scholarship coverage: Fully Funded.
- Eligible nationality: All Nationalities.
- Country of award: Indonesia.
Deadline For Application:
The deadline for Application to apply for KNB Indonesian Government Scholarship 2025-26, 23rd February 2025.
Financial Benefits:
For international students, the KNB Indonesian Government Scholarship 2025–2026 is a fully funded, free scholarship. Every expense will be paid for. Details are provided below:
- When new students arrive in Indonesia, they will get a settlement payment of IDR 1,500,000.
- New students will only get a monthly living stipend and book allowance while enrolled in the Indonesian language course and preparatory programs.
- KNB students will receive a monthly stipend during the academic program, which includes a living allowance as well as a research and book allowance.
- A health insurance policy with a monthly premium cap of IDR 400,000 (the student is responsible for paying the difference if the cost of medical services exceeds the insurance's coverage).
- An economy-class round-trip ticket from the student's home country's international airport to Indonesia, which includes local transportation to the host university.
About the Indonesian KNB Scholarship:
Potential students from developing nations can apply for the KNB Indonesian Government Scholarship to study for a master's degree at one of 16 prestigious Indonesian universities. We have given out more than 1000 scholarships to students from 71 underdeveloped nations worldwide between 2009 and 2024.The program's goals are:
- To contribute in the human resource development in the developing countries
- To promote deeper cultural understanding among developing countries
- To strengthen the relationship and cooperation among developing countries
Scholarship Level and Length:
- Master Preparatory Program with Indonesian Language Course: No more than 12 months
- Program for a Bachelor's Degree: No more than 48 months (8 semesters).
- Programs for MS degrees: No more than 24 months (4 semesters)
- Programs for Doctorates: No more than 36 months
List of Study Fields Available:
Humanities:
- Literary studies
- Linguistics
- History
- Philosophy
- Anthropology
- Cultural studies
Engineering:
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Naval Architect & Marine Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Informatics Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Science:
- Biology
- Physics
- Geography
- Chemistry
- Remote Sensing
- Computer
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Environmental Sciences
- Public Health
- Sports sciences
- Pharmacy Studies
- Nursing
Social science:
- Public Administration
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Law
- Economics/Development Study
- Communication & Media
- Studies
- International Relations
- Accounting
- Management
- Community Empowerment
Education:
- Indonesian Education
- Educational Science
- Social Science Education
- Natural Science Education
- Primary School Teacher Education
- Out of School Education/ Informal Education
- Applied Linguistics
- History Education
- Instructional Education
- Educational Management
- Educational Research & Evaluation
- Vocational & Technology Education.
Documents Required:
The following set of documents is necessary when submitting an online application for the KNB Indonesian Government Scholarship for 2025–2026 in Indonesia:
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume with contact information and a recent photo
- transcript and degree certificate
- Results of the HSSC with Marks Sheet
- Two letters of recommendation from the relevant government office or university, along with the email address and phone number of the official government hospital health/fitness certificate signer for studying abroad
- A passport
- Identity Card for Nationality
- possess a minimum IBT TOEFL score of 80, an IELTS score of 6.0, and a TOEIC score of 700 (the certification must be acquired within the last two years).
- 500-word handwritten study plan or motivational letter
- Parents Affidavit for Indonesian KNB Scholarship application or enrollment
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible to apply for the KNB Indonesian Government Scholarship, students must meet the requirements listed below:
- The award is only available to applicants who are at least 35 years old.
- Candidates must be bachelor's degree holders; those with master's degrees are not allowed to apply.
- Candidates must score 80 or 6.0 on the TOEFL or IELTS (or another accredited English proficiency test) or above.
- The online application form must be filled out by applicants.
- The KNB Scholarship management has created a Statement Letter and Scholarship Agreement, which the selected candidates must sign before departing for Indonesia.
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Application Process:
Applying for the KNB Indonesian Government Scholarship 2025–2026 in Indonesia is entirely done online. Below are the application details. Please click the following link to visit the official website:
- Please visit knb.kemdikbud.go.id.
- In the upper portion of the page, click "Sign in."
- In the sign-in dialog, click "Sign up."
- Enter your email address and select "Sign Up."
- The registration link will be sent to your email.
- Click "Register."
- Click after entering your name, password, and password confirmation. To finish the registration process, sign up.
- Enter your email address and password to log in.
- After successfully logging in, you will view the dashboard.
- "Create New Application" should be clicked.
- Every field that needs to be filled out will be visible to you. Complete the entire application.
- Before submitting the application, you can save it and finish it at a later time.