Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship 2026/2027 – Fully Funded Study Opportunity. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of Tanzania has announced a call for applications for the Indonesian Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The scholarship is offered by the Government of Indonesia through the Indonesian Embassy in Tanzania. It provides an excellent opportunity for eligible Tanzanian students to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programmes in Indonesia.

The KNB Scholarship supports international students from developing countries by giving them access to high-quality education in Indonesia. Successful applicants will study in more than 250 academic programmes available at 47 prestigious universities across Indonesia.
Scholarship Coverage
The Indonesian Government will provide financial support to selected scholars. The scholarship package includes:
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance
- Coverage of other study-related expenses
This funding aims to support students throughout their academic journey while studying in Indonesia.
Application Timeline
Applicants should take note of the official application schedule for the KNB Scholarship:
- Online application opens: 2 February 2026
- Application deadline: 31 March 2026
- Announcement of results: 19 June 2026
Interested candidates are advised to prepare their documents early to avoid missing the deadline.
How to Apply Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship 2026 (Step-by-Step)
Applicants must carefully follow the official application process:
Step 1: Request Recommendation Letter
Applicants must first contact the Indonesian Embassy in Dar es Salaam to request a Recommendation Letter, which is mandatory for the application.
The following documents must be submitted to the Embassy. All documents must be translated into English or Bahasa Indonesia and legalized by Tanzania’s Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Scan copy of a valid passport
- English proficiency certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent)
- Recommendation letter from employer or immediate supervisor
- Academic recommendation letter from a previous school or university
- Academic certificates and transcripts (legalized)
Additional requirements for PhD applicants:
- Recommendation letter from a potential research supervisor
- Statement of Purpose for the proposed research
Step 2: Register Online
After receiving the official Recommendation Letter from the Indonesian Embassy (signed in 2026), applicants must register online through the official KNB Scholarship portal: https://knb.kemdiktisaintek.go.id/
Step 3: Upload Documents
Applicants must upload all required documents to the online application system.
Important requirements:
- Files must be in .jpg or .jpeg format
- Each file must not exceed 300 KB
Note: Applications submitted without the official Recommendation Letter from the Indonesian Embassy will not be accepted.
Contact Information
Indonesian Embassy in Dar es Salaam
(For Recommendation Letter requests)
Address: 299 Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road,
P.O. Box 572, Dar es Salaam
Phone:
+255 22 211 9119
+255 22 211 5839
+255 22 211 8133
Email:
[email protected]
Official KNB Scholarship Contact
Email:
[email protected]
Application Website:
https://knb.kemdiktisaintek.go.id/
Important Note
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania will not provide any additional financial support, top-up allowances, or loans for beneficiaries of this scholarship.
This announcement was issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology located at Mtumba Government City, Dodoma.
Students interested in studying abroad are encouraged to take advantage of this fully funded scholarship opportunity and submit their applications before the deadline.