Indonesian Government KNB Scholarships 2026 (Fully Funded)

Pursue your education in Germany. Good news! Applications for Indonesian Government KNB Scholarships are currently open. In this article, we will explain in detail about this scholarship program, its benefits and the step-by-step application process.

Indonesian Government KNB Scholarships 2026-2027 are fully funded scholarships for international students. Kemitraan Negara Berkembang scholarships are available for undergraduate, master’s, or PhD studies. These scholarships provide a settlement allowance of IDR 1,250,000, a monthly living allowance of IDR 2,550,000 and monthly health insurance of IDR 200,000.

Beasiswa Kemitraan Negara Berkembang, popularly known as the KNB Scholarship, is a prestigious scholarship program offered by the government of the Republic of Indonesia to selected applicants originating from developing countries. Managed by the Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Culture, the scholarship has been disbursed since 2008 to 1,290 recipients from 94 countries.

The role of the KNB Scholarship has been central in supporting Indonesian higher education institutions in their endeavor for internationalization. The number of international students is indicative of the global visibility of higher education institutions. In support of Indonesian universities’ internationalization and to accommodate the increasing interest from applicants all around the world, the number of scholarships being awarded every year has continued to grow.

The scholarship has also continued to expand its partnership with reputable public and private universities in the country. In doing so, the scholarship has been sustaining the quality improvement of Indonesian higher education institutions in order to meet the standards of internationally reputable universities.

KNB Scholarship Objectives:

The following are the program objectives of the Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship:

To contribute to the human resource development in the developing countries.
To promote deeper cultural understanding and to strengthen the relationship between developing countries.
To improve Indonesian higher education institutions’ research capacity as a part of the national strategies for increasing the number of world-class universities in Indonesia.

Scholarship Summary

Level of Study: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Institution(s): Indonesian Government
Study in: Indonesia
Program Period: Depends on your course of study.
Deadline: March (Annual)

Courses Offered:

Humanities

Literary studies
Linguistics
History
Philosophy
Anthropology
Cultural studies

Engineering

Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Naval Architecture & 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

Scholarship Coverage

Indonesian Government KNB Scholarships provide the recipient with the following benefits:

A settlement allowance of IDR 1,250,000 will be given to new students upon their arrival in Indonesia.
While taking the Indonesian language course and preparatory programs, the new students will only receive a living allowance of IDR 2,550,000 per month.
During the master’s program, the KNB students will receive a scheme of monthly allowances as detailed below:
– Living Allowance IDR 2,550,000
– Research Allowance IDR 400,000
– Books Allowance IDR 350,000
Health insurance with a maximum of IDR 200,000 monthly premium (In case the cost of medical services exceeded those covered by the health insurance, the difference should be borne by the student.)
A round-trip international airfare (economy class) from the international airport
of the student’s home country to Indonesia, including local transport to the host university.

Eligibility Criteria for Indonesian Government KNB Scholarships

To be eligible for Indonesian Government KNB Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Required Language: English
– Undergraduate: Have the English Proficiency Test Score as follows: IBT TOEFL of 80, IELTS of 6.0, TOEIC of 700.
– Master’s: Have at least the IBT TOEFL score of 80, or IELTS score of 6.0, or TOEIC score of 700 (the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 years).
– Doctorate: Have a TOEFL or IELTS (or other certified English proficiency test) score of 90 TOEFL IBT or 7.0 IELTS or equivalent (the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 years).
Eligible Countries: All World Countries

Undergraduate:

The maximum age is 25 years old.
Possess a high school degree (please provide the scanned degree certificate and academic transcripts in English). Please be advised that a master’s degree holder is not eligible to apply for the master’s degree scholarship.
Provide the recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship from the Indonesian Embassy or the Indonesian Consulate General.
Provide a recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship from the employer/immediate supervisor.
Provide an academic recommendation letter from previous schools.
Proof of citizenship (official passport or personal ID).
Complete the online application form.

Masters:

The maximum age is 35 years old.
Possesses a bachelor’s degree (please provide the scanned degree certificate and academic transcripts in English). Please be advised that a master’s degree holder is not eligible to apply for the master’s degree scholarship.
Have at least the IBT TOEFL score of 80, or IELTS score of 6.0, or TOEIC score of 700 (the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 years).
Provide the recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship from the Indonesian Embassy or the Indonesian Consulate General.
Provide a recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship from the employer/immediate supervisor.
Provide an academic recommendation letter from previous schools.
Proof of citizenship (official passport or personal ID).
Complete the online application form.

Doctorate:

The maximum age to apply for the scholarship is 40 years old.
Hold a master’s degree (please provide the scanned degree certificate and academic transcripts in English). Please be advised that a doctoral degree holder is not eligible to apply.
Obtain a recommendation letter from the potential research supervisor at one of the universities providing partner of the KNB Scholarship.
Provide a statement of purpose that at least states the purpose of their studies, the origin of their interests in studying in Indonesia and pursuing their chosen research topic and their plans for the academic future.
Have a TOEFL or IELTS (or other certified English proficiency test) score of 90 TOEFL IBT or 7.0 IELTS or equivalent (the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 years).
Complete the online application form.

How to Apply for Indonesian Government KNB Scholarships?

Please follow the following instruction to apply for the KNB Scholarship:

Required Documents

Recommendation letter from the Indonesian Embassy in the respective country
Nomination letter from the respective government official (Ministry of
Education, other related government agencies – should the applicant work
for the government agency or Embassy of the Applicant’s Country of Origin
in Indonesia);
2 Academic Recommendation letters;
Scanned passport (personal data page only) or birth certificate;
Scanned bachelor’s certificate and academic transcripts (in English);
Scanned TOEFL score certificate (or other English Proficiency Tests) obtained
within the last 2 Years;
Scanned Official Medical Statement (Official Diagnosis) prepared by a certified
physician.

Application Procedures

Download the Invitation Letter (available on the KNB Scholarship website).
Submit the invitation letter, passport, and academic transcripts to the Indonesian Embassy to acquire the recommendation letter.
Complete the online application process.
Selection Results Announcement. The selection results will be announced online via the KNB Scholarship Website and officially announced through the Indonesian Embassy publication network.

Website

To know more about the Indonesian Government KNB Scholarships, please visit the official website:

Official Website