The official KNB Scholarship 2026 is now open. This is the latest from the Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology Indonesia. All dates come straight from knb.kemdiktisaintek.go.id.
Key Dates for KNB 2026
Application opens: 2 February 2026 and Application closes: 31 March 2026
This is the full online registration period. Submit your form and upload all documents by 31 March. Do it early. The portal gets slow in the last week.
Full Selection Timeline For KNB Scholarship 2026
| Stage | Dates | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Application Submission | 2 February – 31 March 2026 | Fill form upload documents online |
| Data Verification by Embassy | 6 April – 17 April 2026 | Embassy checks your files |
| Data Verification by Directorate | 20 April – 30 April 2026 | Final admin check |
| Academic Selection | 4 May – 12 June 2026 | Review qualifications interview possible |
| Announcement of Awardees | 19 June 2026 | Results published on portal |
| Re-Registration | 22 June – 26 June 2026 | Sign student agreement |
| Arrival in Indonesia | Late August 2026 | Orientation starts |
These dates are official. No big changes from 2025 except slight shift in verification weeks.
Choose any University: Top 10 Highest Acceptance Rate Universities for KNB Scholarship 2026
Main Changes for 2026
- Application starts earlier than some expected (2 February instead of mid-February)
- Embassy verification is now two weeks (6–17 April)
- Announcement fixed on 19 June – mark your calendar
- Age for Bachelor still max 21 years old by 31 December 2026 (no more than that date)
- Same English scores: IELTS 6.0 TOEFL iBT 80 TOEIC 700 Duolingo 100+
- More focus on unconditional LoA – get it before you apply. Step by step guide about How to Get Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for KNB Scholarship 2026.
What to Do Right Now (February 2026)
- Check if your country is eligible (Pakistan India Bangladesh Nigeria Tanzania all yes).
- Prepare passport valid until March 2027.
- Get recommendation letter from your local Indonesian embassy (go now).
- Email universities for LoA (IPB, UNAIR, Brawijaya easiest).
- Write motivation letter and research proposal (use our templates).
- Book English test if you do not have score yet.
The portal is live at knb.kemdiktisaintek.go.id. Create account today. Save your progress often.
Quick Tips to Avoid Problems
Submit by 20 March at latest. Portal crashes near end. Have all PDFs ready under 2 MB each. Use simple file names like PASSPORT_YourName.pdf
Full Documents Needed: KNB Scholarship Required Documents 2026
This is the most accurate info right now. Dates will not change much but check official site every week.