About
Indonesian AID Scholarship is a grant program from Indonesian Government aims to support the achievement of SDGs targets, especially in the education sector.
Support SDGs in education.- Develop future leaders.
- Strengthen international cooperation.
- Diploma, bachelor, and master’s
- Study at top Indonesian universities.
- Enhance professional opportunities.
Program Objective
Provide opportunities for talented individuals to develop their potential, enhance their knowledge and skills, and contribute to their communities. Through this program, participants are expected to foster mutual understanding, strengthen international cooperation, and drive positive change in their respective fields, ultimately supporting sustainable development and global harmony.
Develop
Creating and developing high-skilled future leaders in public service and public policy focuses on equipping individuals with the expertise and leadership needed to address societal challenges and drive impactful governance.
Enhance
To enhance understanding of Indonesia's social, economic, and cultural aspects, this program is designed to help scholarship awardee appreciate diversity, recognize challenges, and contribute to inclusive development in society.
Strengthen
This scholarship program aims to strengthen international relations and cooperation by fostering mutual understanding and collaboration among countries.
Countries
The scholarship is open for countries in grantee priority areas under Foreign Affairs Ministrial Decree Number 15/2020
Target
As the scholarship is targeted for Civil Servants or recommended officials in selected countries, the selection process will be carried out in selective manner
Study Program
There will be a wide range of program study in Indonesian top universities and polytechnic offered to civil servants and recommended officials from targeted countries.
Study Program
The scholarship is open for countries in grantee priority areas under Foreign Affairs Ministerial Decree Number 15/2020. As the scholarship is targeted for Civil Servants or recommended officials in selected countries, the selection process will be carried out in selective manner. There will be a wide range of program study in Indonesian top universities and polytechnic offered to civil servants and recommended officials from targeted countries
| University | Study Program |
|---|---|
| Polytechnic of State Finance STAN (D4) | 1. Public Sector Accounting |
| 2. State Financial Management | |
| 3. Public Asset Management | |
| Polytechnic of Agricultural Engineering Indonesia (D3) | 1. Agricultural Water System |
| 2. Agricultural Technology Mechanization | |
| 3. Agricultural Crops Technology | |
| Semarang Health Polytechnic (D4) | 1. Nursing |
| Surakarta Health Polytechnic (D4) | 1. Nursing |
| Yogyakarta Health Polytechnic (D4) | 1. Nursing |
| University | Study Program |
|---|---|
| University of Indonesia | 1. Metalurgical & Materials |
| 2. Civil Engineering | |
| 3. Bioprocess | |
| 4. Architecture | |
| Bandung Insitute of Technology | 1. Mechanical Engineering |
| 2. Chemical Engineering | |
| 3. Environmental Engineering | |
| 4. Aeronautical Engineering | |
| 5. Telecomunication Engineering | |
| 6. Power Engineering | |
| 7. Geophysical Engineering | |
| 8. Protroleum Engineering | |
| Sepuluh Nopember Insitute of Technology | 1. Electrical Engineering |
| 2. Information System | |
| 3. Informatics Engineering | |
| 4. Naval Architecture | |
| 5. Marine Engineering | |
| Gadjah Mada University | 1. Geodetic Engineering |
| 2. Urban and Regional Planning | |
| 3. Industrial Engineering | |
| 4. Nuclear Engineering | |
| 5. Communication | |
| Airlangga University | 1. Pharmacy |
| 2. Psychology | |
| 3. Management | |
| 4. Islamic Economic | |
| Bogor Agricultural University | 1. Food Science and Technology |
| 2. Marine Science and Technology | |
| 3. Agroindustrial Technology | |
| 4. Smart Agriculture | |
| Padjadjaran University | 1. International Relation |
| University | Study Program |
|---|---|
| University of Indonesia | 1. Economic Planning and Development Policy |
| 2. Accounting | |
| Padjadjaran University | 1. Public Administration |
| 2. International Relations | |
| Bandung Insitute of Technology | 1. Mechanical Engineering |
| 2. Chemical Engineering | |
| 3. Environmental Engineering | |
| 4. Aeronautical Engineering | |
| 5. Telecommunication Engineering | |
| 6. Power Engineering | |
| 7. Geophysical Engineering | |
| 8. Protroleum Engineering | |
| 9. Civil | |
| 10. Metalurgical & Materials | |
| Sepuluh Nopember Insitute of Technology | 1. Electrical Engineering |
| 2. Information System | |
| 3. Informatics Engineering | |
| 4. Naval Architecture | |
| 5. Marine Engineering | |
| 6. Agri-Industrial Engineering | |
| Gadjah Mada University | 1. Geodetic Engineering |
| 2. Urban and Regional Planning | |
| 3. Industrial Engineering | |
| 4. Nuclear Engineering | |
| 5. Law | |
| 6. Health Law | |
| 7. ASEAN Studies | |
| 8. Politics and Government | |
| Bogor Agricultural University | 1. Food Science |
Eligible Countries
The Indonesian AID Scholarship is open to applicants from selected priority countries, reflecting Indonesia's commitment to fostering global cooperation and mutual development through education.
The scholarship is open for countries in grantee priority areas
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Ethiopia
Fiji
Iran
Cambodia
Vietnam
Kazakhstan
Solomon Islands
Colombia
Laos
Myanmar
Namibia
Nigeria
Pakistan
Saint Lucia
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Tanzania
Timor Leste
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Zimbabwe
Kenya
Papua New Guinea
The Indonesian AID Program Structure
The scholarship program combines academic studies, cultural enrichment, and leadership training to prepare participants for global collaboration and community contribution.
Indonesian Language Training Program
An Indonesian Language (Bahasa) course is a compulsory for all Indonesian AID students as they will obtained BIPA Level 1 Certificate upon their study completion. The Bahasa course will be provided by each University or polytechnic.
Preparatory Program
Preparatory program (matriculation) prior to the academic program will be arranged in accordance with the university’s policy and planning program
Buddy Program
A buddy program is a mentoring session between students and their mentors, in academic and administrative area, aims to help students on accelerating their study progress as well as their adaptive ability.
Cross Cultural Program
The students will be exposed to first hand experience on Indonesian multicultural and multilingual activities during their studying period i.e. International Student Day
Academic Program
The scholarship disbursement is provided for a maximum duration of 4 semesters for the Master’s Degree program, 8 semesters for the Bachelor’s Degree program, 8 semesters for the Diploma program equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree, and 6 semesters for the regular Diploma program.
Coverage
The Indonesian AID Scholarship provides comprehensive support designed to ensure a successful academic journey. It covers essential academic and personal needs, enabling recipients to focus fully on their studies and adapt to life in Indonesia.
- Academic Cost
- A Round Trip Ticket
- Visa Cost
- Settle-in Allowances
- Accomodation Allowances
- Health Insurance
- Monthly Living Allowances
- Education Support Fund
- Research Grant
- International Seminar Grant
- International Journal Publication Assistance Fund
- Maximum 6 semesters (3 years program) or Maximum 8 semesters (4 years program) for Diploma Equivalent to Bachelor Degree Program
- Maximum 8 semesters (4 years program) for Bachelor Program
- Maximum 8 semesters (4 years program) for Master Program
Duration
The duration of the Indonesian AID Scholarship is carefully structured to align with the requirements of each program, ensuring students have adequate time to complete their studies effectively.
Requirement
To be eligible for the Indonesian AID Scholarship, applicants must meet specific requirements designed to ensure they are well-prepared to succeed academically and contribute to their home countries after completing their studies.
- Formally nominated by the Government of the Priority State
- Agree to return and serve in their respective countries for a minimum of 2 (two) years after completing the study
- Hold citizenship status of the priority country. Not registered as an active member of the military
- Not currently or planning to undergo military service until the academic period is completed
- Preference given to candidates with a minimum of 2 years' work experience as government employees in their country
- Have an active passport valid for at least 18 months from the date of registration
- Maximum age is 25 years old as of July of the current year. This requirement is not a mandatory
- Proficient in English. For non-English speaking countries, it is mandatory to provide a TOEFL ITP certificate with a minimum score of 477 or IELTS with a minimum score of 5.5 (prediction tests such as englishtest.duolingo.com or similar are allowed). This requirement does not apply to: a) persons which work/study/teach using English as daily language; b) countries which using English as language of instruction
- Hold a high school diploma
- Provide a certification of employment in the government sector or equivalent documents for those already employed
- Attach a letter/document confirming good conduct and/or a clean criminal record from the relevant local authorities
- Physically and mentally fit. This must be proven with a health certificate from a doctor
- Formally nominated by the Government of the Priority State
- Agree to return and serve in their respective countries for a minimum of 2 (two) years after completing the study
- Hold citizenship status of the priority country. Not registered as an active member of the military
- Not currently or planning to undergo military service until the academic period is completed
- Have an active passport valid for at least 18 months from the date of registration.
- Maximum age is 40 years old as of July of the current year. This requirement is not a mandatory
- Preference given to candidates with a minimum of 2 years' work experience as government employees in their country
- Hold a certification of employment in the government sector or equivalent documents
- Proficient in English. For non-English speaking countries, it is mandatory to provide a TOEFL ITP certificate with a minimum score of 477 or IELTS with a minimum score of 5.5 (prediction tests such as englishtest.duolingo.com or similar are allowed). This requirement does not apply to: a) persons which work/study/teach using English as daily language; b) countries which using English as language of instruction
- Hold a bachelor's degree. Do not possess a previous Master's degree. Attach a letter/document confirming good conduct and/or a clean criminal record from the relevant local authorities
- Physically and mentally fit. This must be proven with a health certificate from a doctor
College Partners
The Indonesian AID Scholarship collaborates with top universities and polytechnics across Indonesia, offering a wide range of programs to ensure recipients receive high-quality education and valuable experiences.
The Indonesian AID Scholarship in numbers
The Indonesian AID Scholarship collaborates with leading universities and polytechnics, offering diverse programs to participants from various partner countries
Registered College
Study Program
Country
Awardee
Collaboration Partners
The Indonesian AID scholarship program is a result of a strategic collaboration between Indonesian AID, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Research Technology and Higher Education, empowering future leaders through world-class education.
