The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat has announced a significant opportunity for international students. The Indonesian Government offers scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year at a state-owned Islamic university, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim (UIN) in Malang, East Java.
Crucially, this offer targets both undergraduate and postgraduate international students seeking a quality education that integrates science and religion.
๐ Scholarship Programs
We are detailing the International Student Scholarship (ISS) 2026 offered by UIN Malang.
- Funded By: The Indonesian Government finances this program.
- Institution: Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim (UIN) in Malang, East Java.
- Degree Level: The scholarship sponsors students pursuing studies at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. Furthermore, this includes Bachelor’s (S1), Master’s (S2), and Doctoral (S3) degrees.
- Application Period: Finally, note that the initial registration period runs from 1st October to 31st December 2025.
โ Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the UIN Malang scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
Academic Qualification
- Simply put, the offer sponsors studies at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- Consequently, foreign citizens who have completed secondary school can apply for the Bachelorโs program, and those with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree can apply for the respective postgraduate levels.
- Furthermore, applicants must demonstrate good results at their previous level of education.
Special Requirements
- In addition, specific age limits apply: applicants must be no older than 22 years for undergraduate (S1), 35 years for master’s (S2), and 40 years for doctoral (S3) programs.
- Finally, applicants must not currently face legal issues.
๐ Benefits
The International Student Scholarship (ISS) 2026 is a significant grant. Therefore, the university provides comprehensive financial coverage for academic expenses:
- Academic Costs: The grant fully covers Tuition Fees and Examination Fees.
- Logistics & Training: The scholarship covers the Registration Fee, and includes the Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) program (up to 1 year).
- Accommodation: Furthermore, the benefit covers the Student Dormitory fee.
- Important Note: However, the university bases scholarship continuation on an annual evaluation, which includes maintaining academic achievements.
๐ Requirements (Application Documents)
Before you apply, you will need to prepare a range of documents to upload to the online application portal. These generally include:
- To begin with, a completed online application form.
- Furthermore, you need a copy of your valid passport/ID.
- You must supply a copy of your last diploma and academic transcript.
- Additionally, you must submit a recent formal photo, a Curriculum Vitae, a Motivation Letter, and a Reference/Recommendation Letter from the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate.
- You must also provide a Certificate of Clearance from the authority of your origin country.
- Finally, Doctoral (S3) applicants must include a research proposal.
โก๏ธ How to Apply for Indonesian government scholarship?
- Follow the steps carefully to meet the strict timeline for the 2026/2027 academic year:
- First, all applicants must register through the official link.
- Crucially, complete your registration no later than Tuesday, 30th December 2025.
- Next, attach all the required files specified in the requirements to the application form.
- Then, applicants will receive proof of registration and participate in a portfolio review and online interview.
- Finally, the university will announce the selection results on 12th January 2026.
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