Scholarship from the Indonesian Government
Darmasiswa is a scholarship program offered to all foreign students from countries that have diplomatic relationships with Indonesia to study language, art, and culture. Participants can choose one of the selected universities located in different cities in Indonesia. This program is organised by the Ministry of Education and Culture (MoEC) in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)
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Kemitraan Negara Berkembang Scholarship, popularly known as KNB Scholarship, is a 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 Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia.
The Scholarship has been offered to developing countries or countries which have bilateral relations with Indonesia. They are include countries in Asia, Pacific, South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe. It is not only build people- to- people relations between awardee and Indonesia but also offers experience of studying and living in one of the world’s most diverse and vibrant society.
KNB scholarship at Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ) offers 17 programs. It covers 9 of Bachelor programs, 3 Master program and 3 Doctorate programs. The student will join the course in Bahasa Indonesia.
| 1. Settlement allowance | one time on arrival |
| 2. Tuition Fee of BIPA and academic program | Every semester that will paid to the University |
| 3. Monthly living allowance | Monthly during the duration of scholarship |
| 4. Book allowance | One time during the duration of scholarship |
| 5. Health Insurance | During the duration of scholarship |
| 6. Funding for Publishing Scientific Article | One time |
| 7. Economy class return tickets | One time (return) to and from international airport of the student’s home country to and from Indonesia International airport and also local transport to and from Indonesia International airport to host university. |
All item of scholarship coverage is only for student. There is no provision for dependents or family. Other expenses out of mention above will be considered as personal base.
| 1. Indonesian Language Training Program (BIPA program) | Compulsory since all courses and program completion will be conducted in Bahasa Indonesia, Max one year. |
| 2. Preparatory program | Arranged in accordance with the UNJ policy and planning |
| 3. Academic Program of a. Bachelor Degree | Max 8 semesters |
| 1. Maximum age of Applicant | 21 years old | 35 years old | 40 years old |
| 2. Hold certificate and academic transcript of (in English or Bahasa Indonesia) Please be note: bachelor holder is nor eligible to apply for bachelor degree, master to apply for master and doctorate to apply for doctorate degree scholarship. | High school | Bachelor | Master |
| 3.Minimum English Proficiency Test Score (Certificate must be obtained within the last 2 years, excluded to participants from English speaking countries) | TOEFL ITP of 477; TOEFL IBT of 53; IELTS of 5,5; TOEIC of 510 or equivalent. | TOEFL ITP of 500; TOEFL IBT of 61; IELTS of 6; TOEIC of 575 or equivalent. | TOEFL ITP of 530; OEFL IBT of 71; IELTS of 6; TOEIC of 640 or equivalent. |
| 4. Recommendation letter to apply for KNB scholarship from Indonesian Embassy or Indonesian Consulate General | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 5. Recommendation letter to apply for KNB scholarship from employer/ immediate supervisor (if working) (In English or Bahasa Indonesia) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 6. Academic recommendation letter from previous school or university (In English or Bahasa Indonesia) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 7. Prove citizenship by official passport valid for minimum 2 more years | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 8.Obtain recommendation letter from the potential research supervisor at UNJ (In English or Bahasa Indonesia) | No | No | Yes |
| 9. Provide statement of purpose that at least state the purpose of study, origin of interest, chosen research topic and plan for academic future (Dissertation proposal) (In English or Bahasa Indonesia) | No | No | Yes |
| 10.Complete online application form in http://knb.kemendikbud.go.id | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor | Master Program | Doctoral Program |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Education | Early Childhood Education | Management |
| Computer Science | Educational Management | Educational Management |
| Management | Management | Physical Education |
| Accounting | ||
| Mechanical Engineering Education | ||
| French Language Education | ||
| Guidance and Couseling | ||
| English Language Education | ||
| Digital Business |
| Afghanistan | El Salvador | Mexico | Sri Lanka |
| Albania | Eswatini | Mongolia | Sudan |
| Argentina | Federated States of Micronesia | Mozambique | Suriname |
| Armenia | Fiji | Myanmar | Syria |
| Azerbaijan | Gambia | Nauru | Tajikistan |
| Bangladesh | Georgia | Nicaragua | Tanzania |
| Barbados | Ghana | Nigeria | Thailand |
| Belize | Guatemala | North Korea | Timor-Leste |
| Bhutan | Guyana | North Macedonia | Turkey |
| Bolivia | Honduras | Pakistan | Turkmenistan |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Hungary | Palau | Tuvalu |
| Botswana | India | Palestine | Uganda |
| Brazil | Iran | Panama | Ukraine |
| Bulgaria | Iraq | Papua New Guinea | Uruguay |
| Cambodia | Jamaica | Paraguay | Vanuatu |
| Cameroon | Kazakhstan | Peru | Venezuela |
| Chile | Kenya | Philippines | Vietnam |
| Colombia | Kiribati | Poland | Zambia |
| Costa Rica | Kyrgyzstan | Saint Lucia | Zimbabwe |
| Cuba | Laos | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | |
| Cyprus | Lebanon | Serbia | |
| Dominica | Madagascar | Slovakia | |
| Dominican Republic | Malawi | Solomon Islands | |
| Ecuador | Maldives | Somalia | |
| Egypt | Marshall Islands | South Africa | |
| 1 | Application submission | February 16 – April 17, 2026 |
| 2 | Administrative selection | April 20 – May 8 2026 |
| 3 | Final Result | 19 June 2026 |
| 4 | Awardee Confirmation | 22-24 June 2026 |
| 5 | Pre-Departure | 2nd Week August 2026 |
| 6 | Arrival in Indonesia | 20-31 August 2026 |
Indonesian AID Scholarship is a grant program from Indonesian Government aims to support the achievement of SDGs targets, especially in the education sector.
| Tuition Fee |
| BIPA |
| Matriculation |
| Roundtrip Ticket |
| Monthly living allowance |
| Accommodation |
| Book Allowance |
| Research Fund |
All item of scholarship coverage is only for student. There is no provision for dependents or family. Other expenses out of mention above will be considered as personal base.
| 1. Indonesian Language Training Program (BIPA program) | Compulsory since all courses and program completion will be conducted in Bahasa Indonesia, Max one year. |
| 2. Preparatory program | Arranged in accordance with the UNJ policy and planning |
| 3. Academic Program of a. Bachelor Degree | Max 8 semesters |
| Computer Science | Educational Technology | Management |
| Digital Business | Early Childhood Education | Educational Management |
| Chemistry Education | Applied Linguistics | Physical Education |
| Accounting | Physical Education | |
| Educational Management | ||
| Management |
| TIAS Priority Countries | ||
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | Madagascar | Uganda |
| Azerbaijan | Mexico | Uzbekistan |
| Bangladesh | Mongolia | Vanuatu |
| Belize | Morocco | Venezuela |
| Bhutan | Mozambique | Vietnam |
| Bolivia | Myanmar | Yemen |
| Burkina Faso | Namibia | Zambia |
| Cambodia | Nigeria | Zimbabwe |
| Cameroon | Pakistan | |
| Colombia | Palestine | |
| Cuba | Papua New Guinea | |
| Dominica | Philippines | |
| El Salvador | Saint Lucia | |
| Ethiopia | Senegal | |
| Fiji | Solomon | |
| Guatemala | South Africa | |
| Guinea | Sri Lanka | |
| Guyana | Sudan | |
| Iran | Suriname | |
| Iraq | Syria | |
| Kazakhstan | Tanzania | |
| Kenya | Thailand | |
| Laos | Timor Leste | |
| Libya | Tunisia | |
| 1 | Application submission | February 16 – April 17, 2026 |
| 2 | Administrative selection | April 20 – May 8 2026 |
| 3 | Final Result | 19 June 2026 |
| 4 | Awardee Confirmation | 22-24 June 2026 |
| 5 | Pre-Departure | 2nd Week August 2026 |
| 6 | Arrival in Indonesia | 20-31 August 2026 |
1. Officially nominated by the Government of the Priority State.
2. Willing to return and serve in their home country for a minimum of 2 (two) years after completing the study.
3. Willing to confirm that the applicant is not at pregnancy period at the time of scholarship application.
4. Possess citizenship status from the priority state.
5. Not registered as an active military member.
6. Not currently or will be undergoing military service until the end of the academic period.
7. Preferably have a minimum of 2 years of work experience as a government employee in their country.
8. If currently employed, the applicant must provide a letter of permission (consent) from their current supervisor.
9. Have an active passport with a minimum validity of 18 months from the registration date.
10. The maximum age is 25 years old (for D3) and 30 years old (for D4/S1) on 31 July of the current application year.
11. Proficient in the use of the English language. For non-English speaking countries, it is mandatory to attach a TOEFL ITP certificate with a minimum score of 477 or IELTS with a minimum score of 5.5 (prediction tests such as englishtest.duolingo.com or others are allowed), the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 Years. This requirement does not apply to countries that use English as the medium of instruction or departments that use Indonesian as the medium of instruction.
12. Hold a high school diploma.
13. Provide a certificate of employment in the government sector or equivalent documents for those already working.
14. Attach a letter/document confirming good conduct and/or a clear criminal record from the relevant local authorities.
15. Willing to undergo a health test after being announced as having passed the TIAS Program selection. Physically and mentally healthy, as evidenced by a health certificate from a certified doctor.
1. Officially nominated by the Government of the Priority State.
2. Willing to return and serve in their home country for a minimum of 2 (two) years after completing the study.
3. Possess citizenship status from the priority state.
4. Not registered as an active military member.
5. Willing to confirm that the applicant is not at pregnancy period at the time of scholarship application.
6. Not currently or will be undergoing mandatory military service until the end of the academic period.
7. Have an active passport with a minimum validity of 18 months from the registration date.
8. The maximum age is 42 years old on 31 July of the current application year.
9. Preferably have a minimum of 2 years of work experience as a government employee in their country.
10. If currently employed, the applicant must provide a letter of permission (consent) from their current supervisor.
11. Provide a certificate of employment in the government sector or equivalent documents.
12. Proficient in the use of the English language. For non-English speaking countries, it is mandatory to attach a TOEFL ITP certificate with a minimum score of 477 or IELTS with a minimum score of 5.5 (prediction tests such as englishtest.duolingo.com or others are allowed). This requirement does not apply to countries that use English as the medium of instruction or departments that use Indonesian as the medium of instruction.
13. Hold a bachelor’s degree. Applicants must submit legalized or officially recognized academic transcripts and a Bachelor’s degree diploma (or equivalent), duly legalized or recognized by the Ministry of Education and/or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in their country of origin or country of residence.
14. Attach a letter/document confirming good conduct and/or a clear criminal record from the relevant local authorities.
15. Willing to undergo a health test after being announced as having passed the TIAS Program selection. Physically and mentally healthy, as evidenced by a health certificate from a certified doctor.
1. Officially nominated by the Government of the Priority State.
2. Willing to return and serve in their home country for a minimum of 2 (two) years after completing the study.
3. Possess citizenship status from the priority state.
4. Not registered as an active military member.
5. Willing to confirm that the applicant is not at pregnancy period at the time of scholarship application.
6. Not currently or will be undergoing mandatory military service until the end of the academic period.
7. Have an active passport with a minimum validity of 18 months from the registration date.
8. The maximum age is 47 years old on 31 July of the current application year.
9. Preferably have a minimum of 2 years of work experience as a government employee in their country.
10. If currently employed, the applicant must provide a letter of permission (consent) from their current supervisor.
11. Provide a certificate of employment in the government sector or equivalent documents.
12. Applicants must obtain a letter of recommendation from a prospective research supervisor at one of the universities administering the TIAS Scholarship.
13. Applicants must submit a statement of purpose outlining their study objectives, the origin of their interest in studying in Indonesia and pursuing the selected research topic, as well as their future academic plans (dissertation proposal).
14. Proficient in the use of the English language. For non-English speaking countries, it is mandatory to attach a TOEFL ITP certificate with a minimum score of 530 or IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0 (prediction tests such as englishtest.duolingo.com or others are allowed), the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 Years. This requirement does not apply to countries that use English as the medium of instruction or departments that use Indonesian as the medium of instruction.
15. Applicants must submit legalized or officially recognized academic transcripts and a Master’s degree diploma (or equivalent), duly legalized or recognized by the Ministry of Education and/or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in their country of origin or country of residence.
16. Do not yet possess a previous doctoral degree.
17. All research activities under the doctoral program are required to be conducted in Indonesia.
18. Attach a letter/document confirming good conduct and/or a clear criminal record from the relevant local authorities.
19. Willing to undergo a health test after being announced as having passed the TIAS Program selection. Physically and mentally healthy, as evidenced by a health certificate from a certified doctor.
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