2026 Indonesian Government KNB Scholarships

Applications for the 2026 Indonesian Government KNB Scholarships have commenced for young Nigerians. 

Kemitraan Negara Berkembang Scholarship, popularly known as KNB Scholarship, is financial assistance offered by the Indonesian Government to prospective international students coming from developing countries to pursue their degree (Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate Degree) at one of the universities in Indonesia.

The Indonesian Government 2026 KNB Scholarship provides full scholarships that cover tuition fees, accommodation, flight ticket, and living allowance for selected international students.

Eligibility: 

To be considered for the scholarship, you must:

Bachelor’s

• The maximum age to apply for the scholarship is 21 years old.
• Hold a High School degree (please provide the scanned degree certificate and academic transcripts in English or Bahasa). Please be advised that a Bachelor’s degree holder is not eligible to apply for the Bachelor’s Degree scholarship.
• Have the English Proficiency Test Score as follows: TOEFL ITP of 477, TOEFL IBT of 53, IELTS of 5.5, TOEIC of 510 (the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 Years). Participants of foreign nationality who come from English-speaking countries, or participants from a university who are enrolled in programs in English (stated in the participant’s diploma/transcript), do not need to submit the English proficiency document by attaching official proof from their home university.
• 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 in English or Bahasa (if working).
• Provide an Academic Recommendation Letter from previous schools in English or Bahasa.
• Provide an Academic Certificate and an Academic Transcript of Highschool Degree in English or Bahasa.
• Proof of citizenship by submit Official Passport, which is still valid for at least 2 years.

Master’s

• The maximum age to apply for the scholarship is 35 years old.

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree (please provide the scanned degree certificate and academic transcripts in English or Bahasa). Please be advised that a Master’s degree holder is not eligible to apply for the Master’s degree scholarship.

Doctoral

• 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 or Bahasa). Please be advised that a Doctorate degree holder is not eligible to apply for the Doctorate Degree scholarship.
• Obtain a recommendation letter in English or Bahasa from the potential research supervisor in one of the universities providing partners of the KNB Scholarship.
• Provide a statement of purpose that at least states the purpose of their studies, the origin of their interest in studying in Indonesia, and pursuing their chosen research topic, and their plan for the academic future (dissertation proposal) in English or Bahasa.
• Have the English Proficiency Test Score as follows: TOEFL ITP of 530, TOEFL IBT of 71, IELTS of 6.0, TOEIC of 640 (the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 Years). Participants of foreign nationality who come from English-speaking countries, or participants from a university who are enrolled in programs in English (stated in the participant’s diploma/transcript), do not need to submit the English proficiency document by attaching official proof from their home university.
• 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 in English or Bahasa (if working).
• Provide an Academic Recommendation Letter from previous schools in English or Bahasa.
• Provide an Academic Certificate and Academic Transcript of a Master’s Degree in English or Bahasa.
• Proof of citizenship by submit Official Passport, which is still valid for at least 2 years.

Benefits of Indonesian Government KNB Scholarships:

The KNB Scholarship covers:

• Settlement allowance;
• Living allowance;
• Book allowance;
• Research Allowance;
• Health insurance;
• A round-trip international airfare

Type:  Postgraduate and Undergraduate
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Host Country: Indonesia