Government of Indonesia AID Scholarship

The Indonesian AID Scholarship is a grant program from the Indonesian Government. It aims to support achievement of SDGs targets, especially in education, and to support development through education. The program also aims to develop future leaders and strengthen international cooperation through academic study and related activities.

The scholarship is targeted for civil servants or recommended officials in selected countries. Eligible applicants must come from priority countries under the Foreign Affairs Ministerial Decree Number 15/. Study options include diploma, bachelor, and master programs, with a wide range of study programs at Indonesian universities and polytechnics.

Selection is described as selective because the scholarship is targeted for civil servants or recommended officials in selected countries. Applicants must meet the stated eligibility requirements, including nomination by the Government of the Priority State and conditions relating to service after study and eligibility constraints.

Academic support is structured by program level: a maximum duration is provided for the academic study period (including master, bachelor/diploma pathways, and doctoral options by research and regular). Support also includes an Indonesian Language (Bahasa) course as a compulsory component with a maximum course duration during the preparatory phase, plus other academic and personal support items and preparatory activities.

• Officially nominated by the Government of the Priority State.
• Willing to return and serve in the home country for a minimum of 2 (two) years after completing the study.
• Willing to confirm that the applicant is not at pregnancy period at the time of scholarship application.
• Possess citizenship status from the priority state.
• Not registered as an active military member.
• Not currently or will be undergoing military service until the end of the academic period.
• Preferably have a minimum of 2 years of work experience as a government employee in the applicant’s country.
• If currently employed, provide a letter of permission (consent) from the current supervisor.
• Have an active passport with a minimum validity of 18 months from the registration date.
• For D3: maximum age is 25 years old; for D4/S1: maximum age is 30 years old (age cut-off given as “on 31 July of the current application year”).
• Proficient in the use of the English language.
• For non-English speaking countries: attach a TOEFL ITP certificate with a minimum score of 477 or IELTS with a minimum score of 5.5; prediction tests are allowed; the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 years.
• This English requirement does not apply to countries that use English as the medium of instruction or departments that use Indonesian as the medium of instruction.
• Hold a high school diploma.
• For those already working: provide a certificate of employment in the government sector or equivalent documents.
• Attach a letter/document confirming good conduct and/or a clear criminal record from the relevant local authorities.
• Willing to undergo a health test after being announced as having passed the TIAS Program selection.
• Physically and mentally healthy, as evidenced by a health certificate from a certified doctor.
• For Magister (master): maximum age is 42 years old (age cut-off given as “on 31 July of the current application year”).
• For Magister (master): not currently or will be undergoing mandatory military service until the end of the academic period.
• For Magister (master): an active passport with a minimum validity of 18 months from the registration date.
• For Magister (master): preferably have a minimum of 2 years of work experience as a government employee in the applicant’s country.
• For Magister (master): if currently employed, provide a letter of permission (consent) from the current supervisor.
• Eligible countries include (listed): Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Fiji, Iran, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Solomon, Colombia, Laos, Myanmar, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saint Lucia, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Papua New Guinea, Burkina Faso, Uganda, Zambia, Guyana, Venezuela, Algeria, Iraq, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen, Cameroon, Senegal, Guinea, Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa, Thailand, Philippines, Mexico, El Salvador, Belize, Bolivia, Cuba, Dominica, Bhutan, Mongolia, Guatemala.

• Academic cost (tuition fee).
• Matriculation cost.
• Selection cost (for universities).
• Round trip ticket.
• Visa application cost.
• Health insurance.
• Monthly living allowances.
• Settle-in allowances.
• Accommodation allowances.
• Research support fund.
• International seminars cost.
• International journal publication cost.
• Education support fund.
• Buddy program.
• Indonesian language course (BIPA program).
• English language course (for Timor Leste in Bahasa study program).
• Preparatory program: includes a preparatory program (matriculation) arranged according to the university’s policy and planning program.

• TOEFL ITP certificate (minimum score 477) or IELTS certificate (minimum score 5.5) for non-English speaking countries (prediction tests allowed as described); certificate must be obtained within the last 2 years.
• Letter of permission (consent) from the current supervisor (if currently employed).
• Certificate of employment in the government sector or equivalent documents (for those already working).
• Letter/document confirming good conduct and/or a clear criminal record from relevant local authorities.
• Health certificate from a certified doctor.
• Passport (active) with a minimum validity of 18 months from the registration date.
• High school diploma.
• Official nomination by the Government of the Priority State.