The Directorate General of Higher Education of the Indonesian government offers the KNB Scholarship (Kemitraan Negara Berkembang Scholarship), a fully financed international program designed to improve cultural and educational ties with developing nations. International students can use the scholarship to study bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in a variety of academic fields at some of Indonesia’s best public and private universities.
Selected students can concentrate entirely on their studies thanks to this program’s complete financial support, which pays for living expenses, health insurance, tuition, and other academic-related charges. Beyond the classroom, students are fully immersed in Indonesia’s varied cultural, linguistic, and social milieu, obtaining firsthand knowledge of one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant countries.
The KNB Scholarship is well known for its high academic requirements and its contribution to the training of future leaders. It gives students the chance to expand their global networks, deepen their understanding of other cultures, and cultivate leadership and professional abilities that support both their own development and the advancement of their own nations.
Host Country: Indonesia
University: Indonesian Universities
Opportunity Type: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Subject: All Subjects
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age restriction: Candidates must be older than 21.
- High school graduation is required; those with a bachelor’s degree are ineligible.
- English language proficiency: TOEFL ITP 477, TOEFL iBT 53, IELTS 5.5, or TOEIC 510 are the minimum scores needed.
- A valid passport that is valid until at least December of the intake year is a prerequisite.
- Embassy endorsement: The applicant’s embassy must provide a recommendation letter.
- Academic records: Academic transcripts that have been approved by the appropriate authorities.
- Nationality: Candidates must not be nationals of Indonesia.
- Academic standing: It is necessary to have a solid academic foundation.
- Strong academic and/or professional recommendation letters are advised.
- Document language: English or Bahasa Indonesia must be used for all submitted documents.
- Study dedication: Proven dedication to finishing education in Indonesia.
Benefits:
- Complete tuition reimbursement for the program’s duration
- Living allowance per month to cover everyday costs
- Health insurance is offered for the duration of the study.
- A settlement stipend to assist with the initial costs of moving
- Research and academic assistance to help pupils with their coursework
- Training in Bahasa Indonesia to facilitate social and academic integration
- Activities involving cultural immersion to improve comprehension of Indonesian culture
- All-inclusive financing that enables students to concentrate entirely on their academic pursuits in Indonesia
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Scanned copy of a valid passport
- English language proficiency certificate (if required)
- Academic certificates and official transcripts
- Academic and professional recommendation letters
- Recommendation letter from the applicant’s embassy
- Statement of purpose (required for postgraduate applicants)
Deadline: March 31, 2026
