LPDP Opens Registration for 2026 Second-Period Scholarships on 30 June
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) has officially opened registration for the LPDP Scholarship Phase II for the year 2026, running from 30 June to 31 July 2026.
LPDP President Director Yon Arsal, during a media briefing in Jakarta on Monday, explained that the Phase II scholarships provide two main programmes: the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Strategic Industry Scholarship and the SHARE (Social, Humanities, Arts for People, Religious Studies, Economics) Scholarship.
“LPDP is also reopening the Acceleration Scholarship programme at leading universities, special cooperation programmes such as the Sports Scholarship, and the National Research and Innovation Talent Scholarship via the Doctor by Research track,” he said.
He explained that the STEM Strategic Industry scholarship covers sectors including food, energy, defence, digitalisation—including artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors—health, downstreaming, maritime, advanced manufacturing and materials, as well as entrepreneurship and creative industries.
Yon Arsal emphasised that the SHARE field remains a vital component in strengthening social aspects, public policy, economy, culture, education, and religion, all of which support national development.
He revealed that at least 80 per cent of the scholarship allocation is focused on STEM and related strategic industrial fields, while a maximum of 20 per cent is allocated to the SHARE field as part of holistic and sustainable human development.
“We are increasing the STEM focus; in 2025, it was between 66 to 69 per cent, and in 2026, it is at 74 per cent. We will aim for at least 80 per cent towards STEM and STEM-related fields,” he stated.
LPDP Scholarship Director Dwi Larso explained that there are several changes to the regulations that are beneficial for applicants. Broadly speaking, there are relaxations regarding foreign language test results and official Letters of Acceptance (LoA), the details of which can be found on the official website lpdp.kemenkeu.go.id.
“The LPDP scholarship is open to all Indonesian citizens who meet the requirements. Registration for the 2026 Phase II LPDP Scholarship can be completed through the official LPDP website according to the established schedule and regulations,” he said.
As of 31 May 2026, LPDP manages an accumulated Education Endowment Fund of Rp180.81 trillion. This fund serves as the foundation for the sustainability of government investment in the development of Indonesian human resources.
Since commencing operations in 2013 until May 2026, LPDP has produced 58,749 scholarship recipients, comprising master’s, doctoral, specialist doctor, and non-degree programmes. Of that number, 34,334 have become alumni, while 18,728 are currently pursuing studies at various universities both domestically and abroad.