Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step Process)

The Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship 2026–2027 is a full free program for students from any developing country. It gives IDR 1,250,000 when you arrive. Plus IDR 2,550,000 every month for living and IDR 200,000 for health. You study bachelor, master or PhD for full time at Indonesian universities. You must be under 25 for bachelor, 35 for master or 40 for PhD. You need good English (TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.0). Apply online by March 2026. It is for subjects like science, engineering, humanities, social science or education. Over 1,000 students have won since 2008.

Details About Indonesian KNB Scholarship

Host Country	Indonesia
Host Institution	Indonesian universities
Degree Level	Bachelor / Master / PhD
Eligibility	Developing countries, under 25-40, good English
Benefits	IDR 1,250,000 start + IDR 2,550,000/month living + IDR 200,000 health
Number of Awards	Many every year
Duration	Full degree time
Application Fee	Free
Deadline	March 2026
Official Website	www.knbscholarship.kemdikbud.go.id

Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship Overview

The KNB Scholarship is from Indonesia’s education ministry. It started in 2008 to help students from poor countries. You go to good schools like University of Indonesia or Gadjah Mada University. Subjects cover humanities like history and philosophy. Engineering like chemical or civil. Science like biology or physics. Social science like law or economics. Education like teaching or management. Indonesia is tropical with beaches, volcanoes and cheap food. You learn about culture and make friends from 94 countries.

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Scholarship Benefits

• IDR 1,250,000 one time when you come
• IDR 2,550,000 every month for food and rent
• IDR 200,000 every month for health
• Free tuition and books
• For full time of your degree

You get plane ticket too in some cases.

Eligibility Requirements for 2026 Intake

Who Can Apply?

Pretty much anyone. People from all countries around the world are welcome to apply.

What You Need for a Bachelor’s Degree

• Education: Have a high school diploma. Upload a copy translated into English.
• Age: Be 25 years old or younger.
• Papers you need:
  1. A recommendation letter from the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate in your country.
  2. A recommendation letter from your employer or boss (if you have a job).
  3. An academic recommendation from your last school.
• Who can’t apply: If you already have a Master’s degree, you can’t apply for a Bachelor’s scholarship.
• Other stuff: A copy of your passport or national ID, and a filled online application form.

What You Need for a Master’s Degree

• Education: Have a Bachelor’s degree. Upload the degree and your grades (translated to English).
• Age: Be 35 years old or younger.
• Papers you need:
  1. A recommendation from the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate.
  2. A recommendation from your employer or boss.
  3. An academic recommendation from your last university.
• Who can’t apply: If you already have a Master’s, you can’t get another Master’s scholarship.
• Other stuff: Your English test score (from the last 2 years), a copy of your passport/ID, and the online application.

What You Need for a PhD

• Education: Have a Master’s degree. Upload it with your grades in English.
• Age: Be 40 years old or younger.
• The Big Extra Step: You need a recommendation letter from a professor in Indonesia. This professor should be from a university that works with KNB and must agree to be your research supervisor.
• Who can’t apply: If you already have a PhD, you can’t apply.
• Your Story: You must write a clear statement explaining:
  • Why you want to study in Indonesia.
  • Why you picked your specific research topic.
  • What your academic goals are.
• Other stuff: Your English test score (from the last 2 years) and the completed online form.

The Language Rules (For Everyone)

You gotta prove you know English. Here’s what score you need:

• For Bachelor’s or Master’s:
  • TOEFL iBT: 80, OR
  • IELTS: 6.0, OR
  • TOEIC: 700
• For a PhD:
  • TOEFL iBT: 90, OR
  • IELTS: 7.0, OR
  • Another official English test at the same level.
• Important: The test must have been taken within the last two years.

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Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship 2026 Application Deadline

The last date is March 2026. Start now to get letters and tests.

Required Documents

• Online form
• Passport copy
• Degree certificate and marks
• English test score
• Two academic recommendation letters
• One from Indonesian embassy
• One from your boss or school
• Medical paper
• Motivation letter

All in English.

How to Apply For Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship

1. Download invitation letter from site.
2. Send passport, degree and marks to Indonesian embassy for letter.
3. Fill online form.
4. Add all papers.
5. Get letters from school and boss.
6. Send everything to embassy.
7. Embassy sends to ministry.
8. Wait for result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Official Website

For full details and deadlines visit the official Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship Page.