KNB Scholarship

Funded by

Indonesian Government, Directorate General of Higher Education

Study level

Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Language study

What it pays

Tuition, a monthly living allowance, an arrival allowance, book, research and publication support, travel to Indonesia and home on graduation, and health insurance.

Who can apply

Citizens of developing countries with diplomatic ties to Indonesia, with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (bachelor's) or 3.0 (master's and doctoral); up to a year of Indonesian language study comes first.

When to apply

Applicants get a recommendation from the Indonesian embassy before registering online; dates follow each year's published schedule.

Read from the scheme’s official page on 24 Sep 2026. Rules and dates change every cycle: confirm on the official page before you apply.

Questions

Who can apply for KNB Scholarship?

Citizens of developing countries with diplomatic ties to Indonesia, with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (bachelor's) or 3.0 (master's and doctoral); up to a year of Indonesian language study comes first. The list of eligible countries is on the official page. Offered to students from developing countries or countries with bilateral relations with Indonesia, with home countries chosen on the advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

What does KNB Scholarship pay for?

Tuition, a monthly living allowance, an arrival allowance, book, research and publication support, travel to Indonesia and home on graduation, and health insurance.

When is the deadline for KNB Scholarship?

Applicants get a recommendation from the Indonesian embassy before registering online; dates follow each year's published schedule.. Rules and dates change every cycle, so confirm on the official page.