The LPDP Scholarship is funded by Indonesia's Endowment Fund for Education (Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan), managed under the Ministry of Finance, and is the flagship government scholarship for Indonesian citizens. It funds master's and doctoral study both within Indonesia and at top universities abroad, as part of a national effort to build human capital. The scholarship is fully funded: it covers tuition, a monthly living allowance, book and research allowances, a thesis/dissertation allowance, return airfare, settlement and visa costs, and emergency support, with family allowances available for doctoral candidates in some cases. LPDP runs several schemes — including the Regular programme, Affirmation programmes (for under-represented and frontier/outermost regions), and Targeted programmes — each with its own focus. Applications open in defined batches each year (commonly around 2 windows), and candidates must meet GPA, age, and language (IELTS/TOEFL) thresholds and either hold or obtain a Letter of Acceptance from an LPDP-eligible university. Selection includes administrative screening, scholastic/assessment tests, and a substantive interview.
Register and apply online through the official LPDP portal during an open batch, choosing your scheme and destination, and uploading the required documents.
Several schemes exist (Regular, Affirmation for under-represented groups/regions, and Targeted). Eligible-university lists and exact thresholds differ by scheme; applications open in batches.
Indonesia (Indonesian citizens)
LPDP selection has multiple stages: administrative screening of eligibility and documents, scholastic/assessment tests (including aptitude and, for some, on-the-spot writing), and a substantive interview assessing motivation, leadership, commitment to Indonesia, and study plan. A commitment to return and contribute to Indonesia is central.
The Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP), managed under Indonesia's Ministry of Finance, administers the country's flagship scholarship from a national education endowment. It aims to build Indonesia's human capital by funding citizens to pursue advanced degrees and return to contribute to national development.
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Indonesia's flagship government scholarship, funded by the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) under the Ministry of Finance, for Indonesian citizens to pursue master's and doctoral study in Indonesia or abroad.
Indonesian citizens with the required degree and GPA, within the scheme's age limits, meeting the language threshold, who hold or obtain a Letter of Acceptance from an LPDP-eligible university.
Full tuition, a monthly living allowance, book/research/thesis allowances, return airfare, settlement and visa costs, emergency funds, and (for some doctoral scholars) a family allowance.
Yes — LPDP funds study both in Indonesia and at eligible top universities abroad. Each scheme publishes a list of eligible overseas (and domestic) universities.
Main streams include the Regular programme, Affirmation programmes (for under-represented groups and frontier/outermost regions), and Targeted programmes — each with its own eligibility and focus.
Applications open in batches, commonly around ~January and ~June each year. Confirm the current batch dates on the official LPDP portal.
Depending on the scheme, you either hold a Letter of Acceptance when you apply or obtain one within a set period after selection. Check your scheme's rules.
Administrative screening, scholastic/assessment tests (aptitude and sometimes writing), and a substantive interview on motivation, leadership, and your commitment to Indonesia.
Yes — LPDP scholars commit to returning to and contributing to Indonesia after their studies, which is a core principle of the scholarship.
Typically a minimum GPA around ~3.0 and a language score (IELTS/TOEFL) meeting your destination's requirement; exact thresholds vary by scheme and destination.
Yes — commonly around ~35 for master's and ~40 for doctoral applicants, with variations by scheme (Affirmation schemes may differ).
Very — it is highly sought after among Indonesian graduates, with multi-stage selection. Strong academics, a clear study plan, and demonstrated commitment to Indonesia matter most.