The Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship program provided by the Government of Indonesia for international students from developing countries who wish to pursue higher education in Indonesia. The scholarship supports Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programs at selected Indonesian universities.
The KNB Scholarship is one of Indonesia’s most established international education programs, offering academic training while strengthening long-term educational and diplomatic ties between Indonesia and participating countries.
The KNB Scholarship was first introduced after the 10th Conference of Heads of State of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) held from 1–6 September 1992. Initially, the scholarship was limited to students from NAM member countries, with the first group of awardees enrolled the following year.
Due to increasing global interest, the regional restriction was removed in 2002, and the program was officially renamed the Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship. Since then, eligibility has expanded to students from developing regions across Asia, Africa, the Pacific, South America, and Eastern Europe.
The KNB Scholarship aims to strengthen people-to-people relations between Indonesia and partner countries through education. It provides international students with access to reputable Indonesian universities while promoting academic exchange and cross-cultural understanding.
Recipients study at 47 partner universities across Indonesia, particularly at the postgraduate level, within structured academic environments supported by experienced faculty and research facilities.
Since 2006, the program has supported 2,299 students and alumni from 107 countries, reflecting its steady growth and international recognition.
In 2026, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, in collaboration with host universities, will continue implementing the KNB Scholarship selection process.
KNB Scholarship Application Procedure
Step 1: Download Official Documents
Applicants must download the KNB Scholarship Offering Letter from the official website:
http://knb.kemdiktisaintek.go.id
Step 2: Obtain Indonesian Embassy Recommendation
Applicants must visit the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate in their country to obtain a recommendation letter by submitting the following:
1. KNB Scholarship Offering Letter
2. Official passport
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. English proficiency test (if applicable)
5. Recommendation letter from employer or immediate supervisor
6. Academic recommendation letter
7. Academic certificate and transcript
8. Medical report
9. Research supervisor recommendation (Doctoral applicants only)
10. Statement of purpose (Doctoral applicants only)
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Step 3: Submit Required Documents Online
Applicants must upload the following documents:
1. KNB Scholarship Offering Letter
2. Official passport
3. English proficiency test result (if applicable)
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. Medical report
6. Indonesian Embassy recommendation letter
7. Employer or supervisor recommendation letter
8. Academic recommendation letter
9. Academic certificates and transcripts
Applicants must then complete the online application form and participate in all selection stages, including administrative screening, academic evaluation, online interviews, and psychological assessments conducted by selected universities.
Application Timeline Submission
February 2 - March 31, 2026
Document Verification
April 6 - 30, 2026
Academic Selection
May 4 - June 12, 2026
Announcement
June 19, 2026
Re-registration
June 22 - 26, 2026
Degree-Specific Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Requirements
1. Maximum age: 21 years (by 31 December 2026)
2. Must hold a high school certificate
3. Bachelor’s degree holders are not eligible
4. Minimum English score: TOEFL ITP 477 , TOEFL iBT 53, IELTS 5.5, TOEIC 510
5. Legalized academic certificates and transcripts
6. Passport valid until 31 December 2027
7. Five-minute video explaining applicant profile, study choice, and program selection
8. Certified medical report issued within three months
Master’s Degree Requirements
1. Maximum age: 35 years (by 31 December 2026)
2. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree
3. Master’s degree holders are not eligible
4. Minimum English score: TOEFL ITP 500, TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS 6.0 , TOEIC 57
5. Legalized bachelor’s certificate and transcript
6. Five-minute motivation video
7. Valid passport and certified medical report
Doctoral Degree Requirements
1. Maximum age: 40 years (by 31 December 2026)
2. Must hold a Master’s degree
3. Doctorate degree holders are not eligible
4. Research supervisor recommendation from chosen university
5. Statement of purpose and dissertation proposal
6. Minimum English score: TOEFL ITP 530, TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS 6.0, TOEIC 640
7. Legalized master’s certificate and transcript
8. Five-minute academic profile video
9. Certified medical report
Additional Conditions
1. Applicants must not work during the scholarship period
2. Applicants must not marry or be pregnant during the study period
3. Applicants must not be undergoing military service
4. Applicants from Africa must submit a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate
APPLICATION METHOD
All applications must be submitted through KNB WEBSITE
You can also contact us through the following contact details for your application process and to secure recommendation letter
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