Are you dreaming of studying abroad on a fully funded scholarship? The Government of Indonesia has officially opened applications for the highly prestigious Kemitraan Negara Berkembang or KNB Scholarship 2026. This incredible opportunity allows international students from developing countries to pursue their Bachelor, Master, or PhD degrees across 47 top universities in Indonesia completely free of charge.
If you are a student from Pakistan or any other eligible developing country, this is your golden ticket to world class education, rich cultural experiences, and massive career growth.
📌 Quick Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: Indonesia
- Degree Levels: Bachelor, Master, and PhD
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
🎓 Degree Levels and Duration
Whether you are starting your higher education or reaching the peak of your academic career, there is a spot for you.
- Bachelor Degree: Maximum 4 years of study
- Master Degree: Maximum 2 years of study
- Doctoral Degree: Maximum 3 years or 36 months of study
💰 Amazing Financial Benefits
Winning the KNB Scholarship means you will not have to worry about financial burdens. The Indonesian government covers almost everything for successful candidates!
- Full tuition fee waiver for the entire study period.
- A generous one time settlement allowance upon your arrival.
- A monthly living stipend to comfortably cover your accommodation and daily meals.
- Monthly research and book allowances to support your academic journey.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Round trip international airfare from your home country to Indonesia.
🚫 Are Students Allowed to Work While Studying?
A very common question among international applicants is whether they can work part time to earn extra money.
The answer is no. Under Indonesian immigration laws, international students holding a Student Visa are strictly prohibited from taking up any paid employment or part time jobs. The student visa is granted exclusively for academic purposes. 🤷
But there is absolutely no need to worry! Because the KNB Scholarship provides a very generous monthly living allowance, your daily expenses will be comfortably covered. This allows you to focus 100 percent on your studies, university life, and exploring the beautiful culture of Indonesia without any financial stress.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this prestigious award, applicants must meet the following strict criteria.
- Age Limits: Bachelor applicants must be under 21 years old. Master applicants must be under 35 years old. Doctoral applicants must be under 40 years old.
- Academic Background: You must hold a high school diploma for the Bachelor program, a Bachelor degree for the Master program, and a Master degree for the PhD program. You cannot apply for a degree level you already possess.
- English Proficiency: Applicants from non English speaking countries must provide an English proficiency certificate like TOEFL or IELTS. If your previous degree was taught entirely in English, you are exempt and only need an official letter from your university proving the medium of instruction.
- Health Status: You must be in excellent physical and mental health.
📄 Required Documents Checklist
Gathering the correct documents is the most crucial part of your application. Make sure to prepare the following items in English or Bahasa Indonesia.
- A valid official passport which must remain valid until at least December 31, 2027.
- Legalized academic certificates and official transcripts from your previous schools.
- A Recommendation Letter from the Indonesian Embassy in your home country. For Pakistani students, this can be obtained via a QR code or by applying directly to the Embassy in Islamabad.
- An Academic Recommendation Letter from your previous school or university.
- A Recommendation Letter from your current employer or direct supervisor. If unemployed, you can provide a statement letter.
- A certified Medical Report issued within the last three months confirming you are free from infectious diseases.
- A short introduction video of maximum 5 minutes uploaded to YouTube. Explain your profile, why you chose Indonesia, and why you selected your specific study program.
- Doctoral applicants must additionally provide a Statement of Purpose with a research proposal and an acceptance letter from a research supervisor at the chosen university.
📝 Step by Step Application Process
The application process is completely online but requires careful attention to detail.
- Download the official Offering Letter from the KNB Scholarship portal.
- Gather all your required academic and personal documents.
- Submit the offering letter, passport copy, and academic records to the Indonesian Embassy in your country to obtain the mandatory Embassy Recommendation Letter.
- Once you receive the recommendation letter, create an account on the official KNB application portal.
- Fill out the online application form, upload all scanned documents, and submit your profile before the deadline.
⏰ Important Deadlines
- The final deadline to submit your online application is March 31, 2026.
- Note for Pakistani applicants: You must request your recommendation letter from the Indonesian Embassy in Islamabad before March 22, 2026.
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