KNB Scholarship 2025


Scholarship NameKNB Indonesian Government Scholarship 2025 

Host Country: Indonesia

Supported Universities: Indonesia Universities

Degree Levels Offered: Bachelor, Master’s and PhD

Number of Scholarships: 1,820

Application Fee: None

Required Exams: No GRE/IELTS/TOEFL required

Start of Studies: September 2025

Deadline: 23rd Feb 2025

Financial Benefits

KNB Indonesian Government Scholarship 2025-26 in Indonesia is a Full Free Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students. All the Expenses will be Covered. Detail is given below:

  • Settlement allowance of IDR 1,500,000 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 living allowance and book allowance that will be distributed monthly
  • During the Academic Program, the KNB students will receive monthly allowance that consists of living allowance and research and book allowance
  • health insurance with a maximum of IDR 400,000 monthly premium (In case of the cost of medical services exceeded to those covered by the health insurance, the difference should be borne by the student)
  • round-trip international airfare (economy class) from the interna- tional airport of the student’s home countries to Indonesia, including local transport to the host university.

About KNB Scholarship Indonesia

The KNB Indonesian Government Scholarship is offered to potential students from developing countries to earn their Master Degree at one of 16 prominent universities in Indonesia. Between 2009 – 2024 periods, we have been awarding 1000+ scholarships to students coming from 71 developing countries around the world.

The Program Objectives:

  • To contribute in the human resource development in the developing countries
  • To promote deeper cultural understanding among developing countries
  • To strengthen the relationship and cooperation among developing countries

Scholarship Level & Duration

  • Indonesian Language Course and Master Preparatory Program: Maximum 12 Months
  • Bachelors Degree Program: Maximum 48 Months (8 Semester).
  • MS Degree Programs: Maximum 24 Months (4 Semester)
  • Doctoral Degree Programs: Maximum 36 Months

Study Programs Available in Indonesia Scholarship

Humanities:

  • Literary studies
  • Linguistics
  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Anthropology
  • Cultural studies

Engineering:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Naval Architect & 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 Sciences

  • 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.

Documents Required:

This is the list of documents that are required while applying online for KNB Indonesian Government Scholarship 2025-26 in Indonesia:

  • Curriculum Vitae/ Resume with recent picture and contact details
  • Degree certificate with transcript
  • HSSC Result with Marks Sheet
  • Two recommendation letters from the respective government office/University last attended with email and contact number of the signing official
  • Health/Fitness certificate by the government hospital for studying in foreign country
  • Passport
  • Nationality Identity Card
  • Have at least IBT TOEFL of 80, IELTS of 6,0, TOEIC of 700 (the certificate must be obtained within last 2 years or Submit English Proficiency Certificate from Previous Learning Institution)
  • Motivational letter/ study plan in hand writing (500 Words)
  • Parents Affidavit for applying/ joining the KNB Scholarship in Indonesia

Eligibility Criteria

Students have to fulfill the given below eligibility criteria to apply for KNB Indonesian Government Scholarship:

  • The maximum age to apply for the scholarship is 35 years old.
  • Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (master degree holder is not eligible to apply).
  • Applicants must have a TOEFL or IELTS (or other certified English Proficiency Test) score of 80 or 6.0 or equivalent or Submit English Proficiency Certificate from Previous Learning Institution.
  • Applicants must complete the on-line application form.
  • Prior to the departure to Indonesia, the successful candidates must sign the Statement
    Letter and Scholarship Agreement prepared by the KNB Scholarship management.

Schedule of Indonesia Scholarship

  • Registration: 22 January – 23 February 2025
  • Academic Selection: 26 February – 17 May 2025
  • Selection Announcement: 10 June 2025
  • Students Visa: 8 July – 9 August 2025
  • Arrive in Indonesia: Second Week of August 2025

Application Deadline

The last date to apply Online for the KNB Scholarship 2025-26 Indonesian Government Scholarship is 23rd February 2025.

How to Apply

The application process is completely online to apply for KNB Indonesian Government Scholarship 2025-26 in Indonesia. The Application Details are given below. Please check the Official website link below:

  1. Go to knb.kemdikbud.go.id
  2. Click “Sign in” in the top of the page
  3. Click “Sign up” in the sign in modal
  4. Enter your email, click sign up.
  5. You will receive the registration link to your email
  6. Click Register
  7. Enter your Name, Password, and Confirm Password the click Sign up to complete the registration.
  8. Sign in with your Email and Password.
  9. Once you succeed to sign in, you’ll see dashboard.
  10. Click “Create New Application
  11. You will see all field that you need to fill. Fill all the Application Form
  12. You can save the application before you submit application and continue it later.