Are you an Indonesian student dreaming of studying abroad? Here’s a rundown of scholarships you could qualify for.
Scholarships for Indonesian Students to Study Abroad
Planning how to fund your studies is a big deal for any aspiring international student—after all, studying abroad is a major investment.
Luckily, there are plenty of scholarships (or even partial ones) available for international students. But with so many options, finding the right one can feel overwhelming.
Below, we’ve listed some of the top scholarships worldwide for Indonesian students. Keep in mind—most universities offer their own bursaries or scholarships for international students, so double-check your chosen school’s options in case we’ve missed any.
Global
LPDP Scholarship – Sponsored by Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance (Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan), this scholarship funds studies at universities worldwide, including the University of Manchester, Trinity College Dublin, RMIT University, and more.
Australia
Australia Awards – These cover tuition, travel, and living costs for various programs at Australian universities. They prioritize students from developing Indo-Pacific countries who want to contribute to their home country’s growth after graduation.
Australian National University Scholarships for South Asia – Includes the College of Business & Economics South East Asia Merit Scholarship and the ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship.
RMIT STEM Scholarships for Southeast Asia – RMIT awards five students from Southeast Asia a one-time A$10,000 payment for STEM studies.
US
Fulbright Indonesia – Offers opportunities for Indonesian students at all degree levels to study or work in the US.
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for Mid-Career Professionals – Covers tuition, living expenses, and travel for Indonesian professionals to attend a 10-month career-boosting program at US universities. Applicants need an undergraduate degree and 5+ years of public sector experience.
UK
Chevening Scholarships – The UK government’s international scholarship program for Indonesian students.
GREAT Scholarships – Funded by the British Council, these offer at least £10,000 toward tuition for one-year postgraduate degrees at UK schools like Imperial College London, Newcastle University, and the University of Edinburgh.
Cardiff Metropolitan University South East Asia Scholarship Award – Gives a 50% fee discount in the first year to Southeast Asian students.
SOAS South-East Asia Postgraduate Scholarship – Provides £3,000 off tuition for Southeast Asian postgrads at SOAS University of London.
Canada
Canada-ASEAN SEED Scholarships – Supports ASEAN students with grants up to C$15,900 for short-term study or research exchanges in Canada.
IDRC Doctoral Research Awards – For current Canadian university students, covering field research costs in Global South countries (including Indonesia).
Ontario Trillium Scholarship – Awards 75 international PhD candidates up to $40,000/year (renewable for 4 years) for studies in Ontario. Strong academic records are a must.
Germany
DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Master’s Scholarships – Funds international grad students in public policy and governance at German universities, covering tuition and offering a stipend.
Holland
DIKTI-LPDP-STUNED Joint Scholarship Programme – Helps Indonesian students pursue water management, sustainable fishing, or maritime sciences at Dutch universities.