Fully funded
Check the official announcement for the current cycle
Developing Countries Partnership Scholarship (KNB)
Government of Indonesia — the ministry responsible for higher education
Darmasiswa Programme
Government of Indonesia
Fully funded
Check the official announcement for the current cycle
Non-degree
Overview
A non-degree government scholarship that lets international students study Indonesian language, arts and culture at participating universities and institutes. It does not award a degree, but it is a practical way to get to know Indonesia and build the language before considering a full degree.
Available fields
- Indonesian for speakers of other languages
- Traditional arts
- Music and dance
- Crafts and applied arts
- Indonesian culture
Eligibility
- Be from a country with diplomatic relations with Indonesia
- Have completed at least secondary education
- Meet the age limit announced for the current cycle
- Be in good health and of good conduct
- Not hold another scholarship at the same time
Required documents
- Secondary school certificate or equivalent
- A valid passport
- Motivation letter
- CV
- Health certificate
- Recommendation letter
- The official application form
How to apply
- Watch for applications opening through the official channels
- Register on the official application platform
- Choose a university or institute and a field from the available list
- Upload the required documents
- Coordination with the Indonesian embassy or consulate in your country may be required
Important notes
This is a non-degree programme and does not award a degree. Participating institutions, available fields and per-country places differ from year to year, and the programme does not run in every year.
Check the official announcement for the current cycle
Always check the provider’s official website to confirm requirements and deadlines before applying.
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