SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW
Scholarship Name: KNB Scholarship 2026 (Kemitraan Negara Berkembang)
Host Country: Indonesia
Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Total Scholarships: 222
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
Funding Type: Fully Funded
The Indonesian Government Scholarship 2026 under the KNB (Kemitraan Negara Berkembang) program is a fully funded opportunity for international students from developing countries. The program aims to strengthen human resource development and enhance people-to-people relations between Indonesia and partner nations.
Through this prestigious scholarship, selected students will study at leading Indonesian universities while experiencing one of the most culturally diverse societies in the world.
Number of Scholarships
- Total Scholarships: 222
- Bachelor’s Scholarships: 30
- Master’s Scholarships: 162
- Doctoral Scholarships: 30
Scholarship Duration
- Indonesian Language Course (BIPA): 1 Year
- Bachelor’s Degree: 48 Months
- Master’s Degree: 24 Months
- Doctoral Degree: 48 Months
KNB Scholarship Host Universities in Indonesia
The scholarship is available at 31 partner universities, including:
- Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB University)
- Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)
- Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)
- Politeknik Elektronika Negeri Surabaya
- Universitas Airlangga
- Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta
- Universitas Brawijaya
- Universitas Dian Nuswantoro
- Universitas Diponegoro
- Universitas Gadjah Mada
- Universitas Hasanuddin
- Universitas Indonesia
- Universitas Islam Indonesia
- Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
- Universitas Katolik Parahyangan
- Universitas Lampung
- Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang
- Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
- Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
- Universitas Negeri Jakarta
- Universitas Negeri Malang
- Universitas Negeri Padang
- Universitas Negeri Semarang
- Universitas Negeri Surabaya
- Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
- Universitas Padjadjaran
- Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
- Universitas Pembangunan Nasional (UPN) Veteran Jawa Timur
- Universitas Sanata Dharma
- Universitas Sebelas Maret
- Universitas Sumatera Utara
Available Fields of Study
The KNB Scholarship offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
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, and Political Science.
Benefits of the KNB Scholarship 2026
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly living allowance
- Indonesian language training (BIPA)
- Round-trip economy airfare
- Health insurance
- Monthly research and book allowance
- Settlement allowance upon arrival
- Opportunity for research publication after graduation
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Maximum age:
- 21 years for Bachelor’s degree
- 35 years for Master’s degree
- 40 years for Doctoral degree
- Applicants must not already hold a degree at the level they are applying for
- English proficiency test required (taken within the last two years) for applicants from non-English-speaking countries
- Applicants from English-speaking countries or English-taught programs must provide official confirmation
- All required documents must be submitted in English or Bahasa Indonesia
Required Documents
- Scanned High School Degree (for Bachelor’s applicants)
- Scanned Bachelor’s Degree (for Master’s applicants)
- Scanned Master’s Degree (for Doctoral applicants)
- Letter of Recommendation from Indonesian Embassy
- Letter of Recommendation from Immediate Supervisor
- Letter of Recommendation from Previous Schools
- Copy of Official Passport
- Updated CV
- Motivation Letter
- English Proficiency Test Results (if applicable)
- Offering Letter from the KNB website
How to Apply
- Download the Offering Letter from the official KNB Scholarship website.
- Prepare all required documents.
- Complete the online application form on the KNB Scholarship portal.
- Upload all required documents.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Selection results will be announced online via the official KNB Scholarship website and Indonesian Publication Network.
KNB Scholarship 2026 Deadline
The last date to apply for the Indonesian Government Scholarship 2026 is:
31 March 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply early and carefully review all eligibility requirements before submission.
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