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KNB Scholarship Indonesia 2027

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Opportunity Overview

The KNB Scholarship (Kemitraan Negara Berkembang – Developing Countries Partnership) is a fully funded Indonesian government scholarship for students from developing countries in Asia, Africa, the Pacific, Latin America and Eastern Europe to study for a master's or PhD at leading Indonesian universities. It covers a one-year Indonesian language course, tuition, a monthly living allowance, a settlement allowance, research and book allowances, health insurance and return economy flights. Applicants need a recommendation letter from the Indonesian embassy in their country. The 2026 call ran from 2 February to 31 March 2026; the 2027 call is expected around January 2027.

Funding Benefits & Coverage

3 Benefits

Tuition and language year

Full tuition for the degree plus a one-year Indonesian language (BIPA) and preparatory programme.

Living, settlement and research allowances

A monthly living allowance, a one-off settlement allowance on arrival, and research, book and publication support.

Flights and health insurance

Return economy flights and local transport to the university, plus monthly health insurance. Family members are not covered.

Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria

4 Criteria
Citizen of a developing country with a recommendation letter from the Indonesian embassy or consulate in that country (registration is impossible without it).
Maximum age on 31 December of the intake year: 35 for master's, 40 for PhD.
Minimum GPA of about 3.25/4 (set by host universities) and English: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 61 (master's) or 71 (PhD); certificates under 2 years old.
Willing to study one year of Indonesian language first; most programmes are taught in Indonesian.

Required Documents

4 Docs
Indonesian embassy recommendation letter
Legalised degree certificate and transcript

Legalised by your country's education and foreign ministries.

English certificate and CV
Academic recommendation letter and passport

PhD applicants also need a letter from a potential supervisor and a statement of purpose.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.

Yes, an official English proficiency certificate is required. Check the official website for the required score.

Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Tuition and language year, Living, settlement and research allowances, Flights and health insurance.

Ready to apply?

Submit your application directly through the official provider portal.

Apply on Official Website

Available Majors

Open to all fields of study

Key Details

Category:Scholarship
Host country:Indonesia
Degree level:Master, PhD
IELTS / Language:Required
Application Deadline:Next cycle not announced yet

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