What the LPDP Scholarship Is

The LPDP scholarship is a full government scholarship managed by Indonesia's Education Fund Management Agency under the Ministry of Finance. It funds master's (S2) and doctoral (S3) studies at domestic universities such as UI, ITB, and UGM, as well as overseas campuses like Harvard, Oxford, Stanford, and NUS. Coverage includes tuition fees and living costs.

LPDP offers several categories, including regular, affirmation, targeted, and educator tracks. Each has specific rules, but the general requirements are largely similar. Registration usually opens twice a year: round 1 around January-February and round 2 around mid-year.

General LPDP Registration Requirements

For the regular track, applicants must be Indonesian citizens aged at most 35 for master's and 40 for doctoral programs. Age limits are more flexible for civil servants, military/police personnel, and affirmation tracks. Minimum GPA is 3.00 for S2 and 3.25 for S3 on a 4.00 scale from an accredited university.

English proficiency is mandatory: domestic study requires at least TOEFL ITP 500 or IELTS 6.0, while overseas study requires at least TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5, valid for no more than two years. Holders of an Unconditional LoA from an LPDP partner university are exempt from the minimum language and GPA requirements. Applicants must also not be receiving another state-funded scholarship.

Documents to Prepare

Prepare documents in digital format before registering: ID card, legalized diploma and transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS certificate, recommendation letters, study-plan and contribution-to-Indonesia essays, and a CV. Doctoral applicants should also prepare a research proposal. A Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the target university is optional but greatly strengthens an application.

All files are generally uploaded as PDFs with a maximum size of 1-2 MB each. Make sure file names follow the guidelines and documents open clearly.

How to Register for the LPDP Scholarship Online

Registration is fully online via the official portal beasiswalpdp.kemenkeu.go.id. Create an account with your NIK and an active email, then verify through the link sent to your email. After logging in, complete your profile: personal data, education history, organizational and work experience, and achievements.

Choose the scholarship category, degree level, study destination, and up to three target universities from LPDP's list. Upload all documents, write your essays, re-check every entry, then click submit to receive your registration code as proof of registration. Monitor your selection status regularly through your account dashboard until the announcement.