The Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship 2027 is a prestigious fully-funded initiative by the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. It is designed to foster international collaboration and academic excellence by providing students from developing countries with the opportunity to study at Indonesia’s premier universities.
The program emphasizes cross-cultural exchange, allowing scholars to immerse themselves in Indonesia’s vibrant society while pursuing degrees in high-demand fields such as engineering, social sciences, and humanities.
Scholarship Overview: KNB 2027
| Feature | Details |
| Host Country | Indonesia |
| Degree Levels | Bachelor (8 semesters), Master’s (4 semesters), PhD |
| Funding Type | Fully Funded |
| Participating Institutions | 16+ Leading Indonesian Universities |
| Application Deadline | March 31, 2026 |
Comprehensive Financial Benefits
The KNB Scholarship provides a “full-ride” experience, covering almost every expense from arrival to graduation.
- Tuition Fees: 100% waiver for the duration of the program.
- Monthly Allowances: * Settlement Allowance: A one-time payment of IDR 1,500,000 upon arrival.
- Living Allowance: Monthly stipend provided for the duration of the study.
- Book & Research Allowance: Provided during the academic program.
- Travel Support: Round-trip international economy airfare and local transport to the host university.
- Health Insurance: Monthly premium coverage up to IDR 400,000.
- Indonesian Language Course: One year of mandatory, fully-funded BIPA (Indonesian Language for Non-Native Speakers) training before starting the degree.
Eligibility and Academic Standards
For All Applicants
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of a developing country (as categorized by the Indonesian government).
- Language Proficiency: Minimum scores (obtained within the last 2 years):
- IELTS: 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- TOEIC: 700
Degree-Specific Requirements
| Requirement | Bachelor’s | Master’s | PhD |
| Max Age | 25 years | 35 years | 40 years |
| Required Degree | High School Diploma | Bachelor’s Degree | Master’s Degree |
| GPA | High Academic Merit | Minimum 3.0/4.0 | High Research Potential |
| Key Document | Recommendation from Embassy | Recommendation from Embassy | Research Supervisor Recommendation |
Application Process: Step-by-Step
The KNB application is unique because it requires coordination with the Indonesian diplomatic mission in your home country.
- Preparation: Visit the official KNB website and download the Scholarship Offering Letter.
- Consular Verification: Contact the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate in your home country. Submit your transcripts and certificates for verification to receive the mandatory Recommendation Letter.
- Research Proposal (PhD only): Doctoral candidates must secure a Recommendation Letter from a potential supervisor at one of the partner universities.
- Online Portal: Register and upload all documents (in .jpg or .jpeg format, max 300KB each) to the KNB Scholarship portal.
- Selection: Results are typically announced in June/July 2026, with the Indonesian language program starting in September 2026.