The Government of Indonesia has announced the opening of applications for the Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship Program for the academic year 2026. The KNB Scholarship is a flagship fully funded initiative designed to strengthen educational cooperation with developing countries and friendly partner nations, including Pakistan.
The relevant details are as follows:
- Registration Deadline: 22 March 2026
- Eligibility & Procedure: Comprehensive information, including academic requirements and application guidelines is available on the official website KNB scholarship portal: https://knb.kemdiktisaintek.go.id/
- Degree Levels: Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programs
- Participating Universities: 47 public and private universities across Indonesia
- Programs Offered: More than 1,000 academic programs in diverse fields such as finance, engineering, medicine, information technology, social sciences, and humanities
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE GUIDE/ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE
NOTE-1: As part of the application process, the candidates must also submit a Letter of Recommendation issued by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Islamabad. Moreover, under women empowerment program and bilateral cooperation, priority consideration will be extended to female applicants and the government officials of Pakistan, who demonstrate exceptional academic and professional merit.
NOTE-2: Prospective applicants who require a Recommendation Letter from the Embassy of Indonesia (Islamabad) are requested to complete the online form no later than 22 March 2026 via the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVM3MUYrL4tcH9zyNkgDTrpZMRAXGeE45jMaft7JDgolqpUQ/viewform
Scholarship Benefits
The KNB Scholarship provides:
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Monthly living allowance
- Accommodation support
- Health insurance coverage
- One-time return international airfare
DISCLAIMER: HEC is only advertising this scholarship opportunity. All potential applicants are required to apply directly to the respective mission/university, and queries may also be directed to the respective institute. Furthermore, HEC will have no financial liability regarding this scholarship in any case.
