KNB Scholarship by the Indonesian Government 2021

Funding Details
International Students
Global
Ongoing

KNB Scholarship:

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 master’s degree in one of Indonesian universities. The scholarship was conceived in the 10th Conference of Heads of States of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) countries, 1 –6 September 1992. The Government of Republic of Indonesia began to offer the scholarship to potential students from NAM member countries in the following year. The regional exclusiveness of the scholarship was revoke in 2002 since it had developed global interest. It was then the scholarship was officially renamed as Kemitraan Negara Berkembang Scholarship (KNB) and the recipients were no longer limited to NAM member countries. To date, the scholarship has also been offered to other developing countries in Asia, Pacific, South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Eventually, the scholarship is expected to build the people-to-people relations between Indonesia and the recipient countries. It aims at nurturing their future leaders.

KNB offers an experience of studying in top universities in Indonesia and at the same me living in one of the world’s most diverse and vibrant society. By getting the scholarship, students will experience quality postgraduate programs managed by the twenty university partners. Their degrees will enhance their intellectual standing, develop their competencies, and open wider professional opportunities, a foundation for post-college success. Certainly, they will also be able to enjoy firsthand experience of living in a multicultural and multilingual society.

Sponsor:

Indonesian Government

Program Objectives:

To contribute in the human resource development in the developing countries;
To promote deeper cultural understanding between developing countries;
To strengthen the relationship and cooperation between developing countries.

Degree Level:

The scholarship is offered to potential students from the developing Countries to get their Degree (Bachelor, Master and Doctorate) in wide range of field of study (please be advised that the
study program offered is differs between university).

Field of Study:

Humanities, Engineering, Social Sciences, Education, Science

Scholarship Benefits:

The KNB Scholarship covers:

A Settlement allowance of IDR 1,500,000 will be given to new students upon their arrival in Indonesia;
While taking the Indonesian language course and preparatory programs, the new students will only receive living allowance and book allowance that will be distributed monthly;
During the Academic Program, the KNB students will receive monthly allowance that consists of living allowance and research and book allowance;
A health insurance with a maximum of IDR 400,000 monthly premium (In case of the cost of medical services exceeded to those covered by the health insurance, the difference should be borne by the student);
A round-trip international airfare (economy class) from the international airport of the student’s home countries to Indonesia, including local transport to the host university;
The duration of scholarship is exclusively correlated to the duration of the academic program as indicated below:

Nationalities:

Students coming from developing countries

Eligibility Criteria:

FOR DOCTORATE DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP
The maximum age to apply for the scholarship is 40 years old.
Hold a master degree (please provide the scanned degree certificate and academic transcripts in English). Please be advised that Doctorate degree holder is not eligible to apply.
Obtain a recommendation leer from the potential research supervisor in one of the universities providing partner of the KNB Scholarship.
Provide a statement of purpose that at least states the purpose of their studies, the origin of their interests in studying in Indonesia and pursuing their chose research topic and their plans for the academic future.
Have a TOEFL or IELTS (or other certified English Proficiency Test) score of 90 TOEFL IBT or 7.0 IELTS or equivalent (the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 Years).
Complete the online application form.

FOR MASTER DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP
The maximum age to apply for the scholarship is 35 years old.
Hold a bachelor degree (please provide the scanned degree certificate and academic transcripts in English). Please be advised that master degree holder is not eligible to apply for the Master Degree scholarship.
Have at least the IBT TOEFL score of 80, or IELTS score of 6.0, or TOEIC score of 700 (the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 Years).
Provide the recommendation leer to apply for the KNB scholarship from the Indonesian Embassy or the Indonesian Consulate General.
Provide recommendation leer to apply for the KNB scholarship from the employer/immediate supervisor.
Provide Academic Recommendation Leer from previous schools.
Prove of citizenship (Official Passport or Personal ID).
Complete the online application form.

FOR BACHELOR DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP
The maximum age to apply for the scholarship is 25 years old.
Hold a High School degree (please provide the scanned degree certificate and academic transcripts in English). Please be advised that master degree holder is not eligible to apply for the Master
Degree scholarship.
Have the English Proficiency Test Score as follows: IBT TOEFL of 80, IELTS of 6.0, TOEIC of 700(the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 Years).
Provide the recommendation leer to apply for the KNB scholarship from the Indonesian Embassy or the Indonesian Consulate General.
Provide recommendation leer to apply for the KNB scholarship from the employer/immediate supervisor.
Provide Academic Recommendation Leer from previous schools.
Prove of citizenship (Official Passport or Personal ID).
Complete the online application form.

Application Procedure:

All application process is conducted online through the KNB Scholarship website https://knb.kemdikbud.go.id. Please be advised that soliciting is prohibited.
Download the Invitation Letter from the KNB Scholarship website;
Submit the Invitation letter, Passport, Academic Certificates and Academic Transcripts to the Indonesian Embassy or Indonesian Consulate to acquire the recommendation letter;
Complete the online application process;

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Application Deadline:

04th May 2021

Published By

Mazhar Editor

Last updated 12 Jun 2026

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