Developing Countries Partnership Scholarship (KNB)

Government of Indonesia — the ministry responsible for higher education

Fully funded Check the official announcement for the current cycle Master's

Overview

An Indonesian government scholarship for students from developing countries, offering master’s study at participating Indonesian universities. It runs in annual cycles, and the list of universities and fields is announced with each cycle.

Available fields

  • Engineering and technology
  • Business and economics
  • Social sciences and humanities
  • Natural sciences and agriculture
  • Public health
  • Computing and IT

Eligibility

  • Be a national of one of the countries covered in the current cycle
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
  • Meet the GPA and language requirements announced for the current cycle
  • Provide a nomination or endorsement from the competent authority in your country, if required

Required documents

  • Bachelor’s certificate and transcript, translated and certified
  • A valid passport
  • Motivation letter
  • CV
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Language proficiency certificate, if required
  • Health certificate, if required

How to apply

  1. Watch for the official announcement opening the current cycle
  2. Create an account on the official application platform
  3. Select universities and fields from the options offered that cycle
  4. Upload the required documents in the specified formats
  5. Submit before the deadline and follow up on the screening result

Important notes

The countries covered, the participating universities and the available fields change from one cycle to the next. Do not rely on a previous cycle — check the official announcement for the current one before applying.

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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