Applications are now open for the KNB Scholarship 2026, a fully funded Indonesian Government scholarship designed for international students from developing countries who wish to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree programmes in Indonesia.
The scholarship supports the development of human capital in developing nations while strengthening people-to-people relations between Indonesia and participating countries. Successful candidates will study at leading Indonesian universities and experience one of the world’s most culturally diverse and dynamic societies.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Indonesia
- Host Universities: KNB Partner Universities in Indonesia
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Program Level: Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctoral
- Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Allowance | Airfare | Health Insurance | Research & Book Allowance
- Deadline: March 31, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship is a flagship Indonesian Government initiative aimed at enhancing global cooperation through education. The programme offers international students the opportunity to enroll in high-quality degree programmes at 47 partner universities across Indonesia.
For the 2026 academic year, a total of 222 scholarships will be awarded, comprising 30 Bachelor’s, 162 Master’s, and 30 Doctoral slots. Scholars will first undergo an intensive Indonesian language (BIPA) course before commencing their academic programmes. The scholarship covers a wide range of disciplines, enabling participants to acquire academic knowledge, research skills, and cross-cultural competence while contributing to development in their home countries.
Available Fields of Study
Programmes available under the KNB Scholarship include, but are not limited to:
- 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 Science | Nutrition | English Language and Literature
- Midwifery | Public Administration | Anthropology | Nursing
- Sociology | International Relations | History | Disaster Management | Political Science
Program Duration
- Indonesian Language Course (BIPA): 1 year
- Bachelor’s Degree Program: 48 months
- Master’s Degree Program: 24 months
- Doctoral Degree Program: 48 months
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the KNB Scholarship Program, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of a developing country
- Be 21 years or younger for Bachelor’s applicants
- Be 35 years or younger for Master’s applicants
- Be 40 years or younger for Doctoral applicants
- Not already hold a degree at the level being applied for
- Provide a valid English proficiency test result obtained within the last two years (for non-English-speaking countries)
- Submit an official university letter if exempted from English test requirements
- Possess all required documents as stated in the application guidelines
- Submit all documents in English or Bahasa Indonesia
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the KNB Scholarship Program will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly living allowance
- Indonesian language (BIPA) training
- Round-trip economy-class airfare
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Monthly research and book allowance
- Settlement allowance upon arrival in Indonesia
- Opportunity to complete a research publication after graduation
Required Documents
To apply for the KNB Scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Offering Letter downloaded from the KNB Scholarship website
- Copy of international passport
- English proficiency test result (where applicable)
- Letter of recommendation from the Indonesian Embassy
- Letter of recommendation from employer or immediate supervisor
- Academic certificates and transcripts
- Research supervisor recommendation (Doctoral applicants only)
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
How to Apply
To apply for the KNB Scholarship 2026:
- Download the official Offering Letter from the KNB Scholarship website
- Prepare and compile all required documents
- Complete and submit the online application via the KNB portal
- Upload all supporting documents as required
- Monitor the KNB Scholarship website and Indonesian Publication Network for selection results
KNB Scholarship Deadline
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
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