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Like any other commodity, education too is lucrative and more exciting when it comes with discounts. But LPDP scholarships are more than a financial bursary - they are a reward in itself for your academic potential and a generous aid to compensate for any financial lag/inadequacy to make your study abroad dreams an achievable feat.
Ever since studying abroad gained momentum and more and more students realised the benefits in pursuing an overseas education, the Government of Indonesia has toiled to offer its own education scholarship program to support Indonesian citizens who want to pursue their studies, both domestically and internationally.
If you're planning your tertiary education abroad, have a quick read to determine your eligibility, understand the requirements, and learn how to apply for one.
The LPDP scholarships consists of different categories of scholarships based on the target recipients and the goals of the program. Here are the types of LPDP scholarship based on these categories:
This scholarship is aimed at providing support to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds or underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities, women, and individuals from remote areas in Indonesia to promote diversity and inclusion.
This scholarship is aimed at providing support to individuals who wish to pursue studies in specific fields or sectors, such as education, health, or energy. The scholarship aims to address the challenges of Indonesian society and to promote the development of specific fields or sectors.
General scholarships are aimed at providing support to individuals who wish to pursue studies in various fields and sectors. The scholarship is open to all Indonesian citizens who meet the eligibility requirements, and the selection process is based on academic excellence, leadership potential, and the relevance of the study program to the applicant's future career goals.
This scholarship to study abroad is aimed at providing support to citizens who wish to pursue courses in collaboration with universities or institutions in Indonesia or abroad. The scholarship aims to promote academic collaboration and exchange between Indonesia and other countries and to enhance the quality of education and research in Indonesia.
LPDP Scholarships Types |
Eligibility |
Bachelor's degree scholarship |
Students desirous of pursuing an undergraduate degree at a reputable university, both in Indonesia and abroad |
Master's degree scholarship |
Undergraduate degree holders who wish to pursue a master's degree at a reputable university both in Indonesia and abroad |
Doctoral degree scholarship |
Postgraduate degree holders who wish to pursue a doctoral degree at a reputable university both in Indonesia and abroad |
Short Course scholarships |
Students desirous of attending a short course program (minimum of 2 weeks to maximum of 6 months) related to their field of study |
Research scholarship |
Conduct research on topics such as health, education, energy, and culture at a reputable university or institution both in Indonesia and abroad. |
A letter of recommendation is a document written by an eligible professional, such as a former employer, professor, or mentor who knows you well and has a good impression of your skills, character and potential. A strong LPDP recommendation letter can help you stand out from the other applicants and increase your chances of securing admission.
Ensure the LPDP recommendation letter has the following elements:
Letter of Acceptance (LoA) is an official letter issued by a university confirming that a student has been accepted into a specific academic program.
Why do you need a letter of acceptance?
The LoA is an important document that demonstrates that the student has been accepted by a reputable university and is eligible for LPDP scholarship funding. LPDP scholarship recipients are required to submit a letter of acceptance to be eligible for the scholarship funding.
Mentioned below is the list of LPDP Undergraduate scholarship and it's eligibility
Scholarship |
Eligibility |
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LPDP Undergraduate Scholarship (LPDP Scholarship S1) |
Regular Scholarship |
This scholarship is open to all Indonesian citizens who have graduated from high school |
Bidikmisi Scholarship |
This scholarship is aimed at providing support to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who have excellent academic achievements |
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Non-Formal Education Scholarship |
This scholarship is aimed at providing support to individuals who have obtained their high school diploma through non-formal education |
Mentioned below is the list of LPDP Masters scholarship and it's eligibility
Scholarship |
Eligibility |
LPDP Masters Scholarship (LPDP Scholarship S2) |
Regular Scholarships Affirmative Scholarships Targeted Scholarships Collaborative Scholarships |
This scholarship is open to all Indonesian citizens who have obtained their bachelor's degree and wish to pursue a master's or doctoral degree at a reputable university, both in Indonesia and abroad |
Mentioned below is the list of LPDP Doctoral scholarships and it's eligibility
Scholarship |
Eligibility |
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LPDP Doctoral Scholarship (LPDP Scholarship s3) |
Regular Scholarships Affirmative Scholarships Targeted Scholarships Collaborative Scholarships |
This scholarship is open to all Indonesian citizens who have obtained their bachelor's degree and wish to pursue a master's or doctoral degree at a reputable university, both in Indonesia and abroad |
These scholarships are open to all Indonesian citizens according to their academic qualifications, and the selection process is based on academic achievements, leadership potential, and the relevance of the study program to the applicant's future career/academic goals.
Follow the below mentioned steps to register and apply for LPDP scholarships:
Here's a list of LPDP accepting universities in popular study destinations:
Destination |
Universities |
USA |
John Hopkins University |
Duke University |
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Arizona State University |
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Colorado State University |
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Oregon State University |
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South Dakota State University |
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The University of Arizona |
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Australia |
The University of Queensland |
The Australian National University |
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Monash University |
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The University of Adelaide |
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The University of Western Australia |
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Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School (BMIHMS) |
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Curtin University |
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Flinders University |
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Griffith University |
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James Cook University |
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Macquarie University |
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Queensland University of Technology (QUT) |
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RMIT University |
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The University of Newcastle, Australia (UoN) |
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University Of Tasmania |
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University of Technology Sydney |
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University of Wollongong |
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Western Sydney University |
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UK |
University of Southampton |
Bournemouth University |
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Cranfield University |
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Heriot-Watt University |
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Loughborough University |
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Newcastle University |
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Oxford Brookes University |
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The University of Exeter |
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The University of Exeter |
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The University of Nottingham |
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University of East Anglia (UEA) |
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University of Plymouth |
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University of Reading |
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University of Strathclyde |
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University of Surrey |
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Switzerland |
César Ritz Colleges Switzerland |
Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland |
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Glion Institute of Higher Education |
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Hotel Institute Montreux |
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Les Roches Global Hospitality Education |
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SHMS - Swiss Hotel Management School |
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Ireland |
National University of Ireland Galway |
Trinity College Dublin |
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University College Cork |
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University College Dublin |
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New Zealand |
Auckland University of Technology |
The University of Auckland |
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University of Otago |
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Victoria University of Wellington |
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Malaysia |
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) |
Canada |
University of Saskatchewan |
AECC Indonesia offers end-to-end education services to help students with all aspects of their study abroad journey - from course counselling and visa guidance to virtual internships and language proficiency tests, our counsellors will guide you every step of the way.
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