The KNB Scholarship 2026 (Kemitraan Negara Berkembang Scholarship) is a fully funded Indonesian Government scholarship for outstanding international students from developing countries. The program supports students who wish to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degrees at leading universities across Indonesia.
This prestigious scholarship aims to strengthen human resource development in developing nations while fostering people-to-people relations between Indonesia and participating countries.
The KNB Scholarship offers international students the opportunity to study at prestigious Indonesian universities while experiencing one of the world’s most culturally diverse and dynamic societies. In 2026, the program will award 222 fully funded scholarships across multiple academic disciplines and degree levels.
Program Levels:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Doctoral (PhD) Degree
Program Duration
- Indonesian Language Course (BIPA): 1 year
- Bachelor’s Degree: 48 months
- Master’s Degree: 24 months
- Doctoral Degree: 48 months
KNB Host Universities in Indonesia
The scholarship is offered at 31–47 partner universities, including:
- Universitas Indonesia
- Universitas Gadjah Mada
- Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)
- Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB University)
- Universitas Airlangga
- Universitas Diponegoro
- Universitas Padjadjaran
- Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)
- Universitas Hasanuddin
- Universitas Brawijaya
- Universitas Sebelas Maret
- Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
- Universitas Sumatera Utara
(and many more)
Benefits of the KNB Scholarship 2026
The scholarship is fully funded, covering:
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance
- Indonesian language (BIPA) course
- Round-trip economy airfare
- Health insurance
- Monthly research and book allowance
- Settlement allowance upon arrival in Indonesia
- Research publication support after graduation
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Age Limits:
- Bachelor’s: Maximum 21 years
- Master’s: Maximum 35 years
- Doctoral: Maximum 40 years
- Applicants must not already hold a degree at the level they are applying for
- English proficiency test taken within the last 2 years (for non-English-speaking countries)
- Applicants from English-speaking countries or English-taught programs must submit an official university letter
- All required documents must be submitted in English or Bahasa Indonesia
Required Documents
- Academic certificates and transcripts
- Official passport copy
- Updated CV
- Motivation letter
- Recommendation letter from:
- Indonesian Embassy
- Immediate supervisor/employer
- Previous educational institution
- English proficiency test results (if applicable)
- Research recommendation (for PhD applicants)
How to Apply for the KNB Scholarship 2026
- Download the Offering Letter from the official KNB Scholarship website
- Prepare all required documents
- Obtain a recommendation letter from the Indonesian Embassy
- Complete the online application through the KNB portal
- Submit the application before the deadline
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
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📢 Selection results will be announced on the KNB Scholarship website and the Indonesian Publication Network.
