KNB Scholarship
Indonesian government scholarship for students from developing countries to study a bachelor's, master's or doctorate at 47 Indonesian partner universities.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Destination
Indonesia
Funding
Fully funded
Eligible applicants
Developing countries
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Overview
KNB Scholarship is offered by Government of Indonesia for Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Indonesia. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Fully funded
Included
Exact coverage and exclusions depend on the current official call
May be included
Fully funded. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International students from developing countries.
- International eligibility
- Eligible nationalities are set by the provider; see the official criteria for the current list.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Indonesia
Official eligibility summary
Students from developing countries who obtain a recommendation letter from the Indonesian embassy and apply to one of 47 partner universities.
Applicant profile
- Developing countries
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Indonesia
Current-cycle criteria
- Students from developing countries who obtain a recommendation letter from the Indonesian embassy and apply to one of 47 partner universities.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Official application form or online application
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Download the KNB offering letter.
- 2
Get a recommendation letter from the Indonesian embassy.
- 3
Register and apply on the KNB site with the required documents.
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2026 round ran from February 2 to March 31, 2026; the next round is announced on the KNB site.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Government of Indonesia
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.