The KNB Indonesian Government Scholarship for 2025 is now available. This prestigious program is designed for talented individuals from developing nations, allowing them to pursue their Master’s degrees at one of 16 respected universities in Indonesia. Since its launch in 2009, the program has successfully granted over 1,000 scholarships to students from 71 developing countries around the globe.

The KNB Scholarship Program has three main goals: first, to aid in the development of human resources in developing nations; second, to enhance understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity among these countries; and third, to strengthen cooperation and collaboration between developing nations, promoting a more equitable and harmonious global community.

Scholarships at Indonesian Universities 2025

Program: Scholarship

Coverage: Fully Funded

Nationality: International

Host Region: Indonesia

Offered By: Indonesian Universities

Degree Level: Bachelors, Masters, PhD

Duration: Indonesian Language Course and Master Preparatory Program Maximum 12 Months, Bachelor’s Degree Program Maximum 48 Months (8 Semester), MS Degree Programs Maximum 24 Months (4 Semester) and Doctoral Degree Programs Maximum 36 Months

List of Required Documents for Scholarships at Indonesian Universities 2025

• Health/Fitness certificate from government hospital
• Passport
• Nationality Identity Card
• English proficiency certificate (IBT TOEFL, IELTS, or TOEIC)
• Motivational letter/Study plan (500 words, handwritten)
• Parents’ Affidavit for applying/joining the KNB Scholarship
• Curriculum Vitae with recent picture and contact details
• Degree certificate with transcript
• HSSC Result with Marks Sheet
• Two recommendation letters from government office/University

Benefits of Scholarships at Indonesian Universities 2025

• Health insurance with IDR 400,000 monthly premium
• Round-trip international airfare (economy class) from home country to Indonesia, including local transport to host university
  • Settlement allowance: IDR 1,500,000 upon arrival in Indonesia
  • Living allowance and book allowance during Indonesian language course and preparatory programs
  • Monthly allowance during academic program, consisting of:
  • Living allowance
  • Research and book allowance

Eligibility Criteria for Scholarships at Indonesian Universities 2025

• Must have a TOEFL or IELTS score of 80 or 6.0 or equivalent
  • Must complete the online application form
  • Must sign the Statement Letter and Scholarship Agreement before departing to Indonesia
  • Maximum age: 35 years old
  • Must hold a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree holders are not eligible)

Fields Offered By Scholarships at Indonesian Universities 2025

Engineering

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Naval Architect & Marine Engineering
• Geological Engineering
• Informatics Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Humanities

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

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

Science

• Biology
• Physics
• Geography
• Chemistry
• Remote Sensing
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Environmental Sciences
• Public Health
• Sports sciences
• Pharmacy Studies
• Nursing

Social Science

• Public Administration
• Political Science
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Law
• Economics/Development Study
• Communication & Media Studies
• International Relations
• Accounting
• Management
• Community Empowerment

How to Apply for Scholarships at Indonesian Universities 2025

• Go to the official website
  • Click “Sign in” and then “Sign up”
  • Enter email and click “Sign up”
  • Receive registration link via email and click it
  • Register with name, password, and confirm password
  • Sign in with email and password
  • Click “Create New Application”
  • Fill out the application form
  • Save and continue later, or submit the application

Deadline

• The last date to apply for Scholarships at Indonesian Universities is 23^rd February 2025

Schedule of Scholarships at Indonesian Universities 2025

• 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