When Will the Indonesia Bangkit Scholarship 2026 Open? Here is the Complete Information
The Beasiswa Indonesia Bangkit (BIB) is one of the most anticipated programmes for students and academics each year. This initiative opens opportunities to pursue higher education, both domestically and abroad, with full financial support.
Entering 2026, many prospective applicants are seeking information on the BIB schedule. This is essential to allow early preparation, particularly in completing documents and understanding the selection process.
So, when will the Beasiswa Indonesia Bangkit 2026 open? Below is comprehensive information on the schedule, selection stages, registration process, and tips for success, based on the official Beasiswa page from the Ministry of Religious Affairs and detikEdu.
What is the Beasiswa Indonesia Bangkit (BIB)?
The Beasiswa Indonesia Bangkit (BIB) is a scholarship provided by the Ministry of Religious Affairs in collaboration with the LPDP under the Ministry of Finance for Indonesians seeking to develop their careers, experiences, and academic networks both at home and abroad.
Essentially, this scholarship programme is aimed at Indonesians with ties to the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Its beneficiaries are broad, encompassing teachers, lecturers, educational personnel, civil servants (PNS), santri, students, and academics under the ministry’s auspices.
When Will the Beasiswa Indonesia Bangkit 2026 Open?
The Beasiswa Indonesia Bangkit (BIB) 2026 will officially open on 1 April 2026. From this date, registrations are typically accessible online via the official BIB website. As the registration period is limited, applicants are advised to prepare documents and meet requirements promptly to avoid missing selection stages.
Complete Schedule of BIB 2026 Selection Stages
Here is the full timeline for the Beasiswa Indonesia Bangkit (BIB) 2026 selection stages.
Degree Programme Registration: 1 April–31 May 2026
Administrative Selection: 1–15 June 2026
Administrative Selection Announcement: 16 June 2026
Scholastic Selection: 25–29 June 2026
Scholastic Selection Announcement: 1 July 2026
Interview Selection: July 2026
Interview Selection Announcement: July 2026
Final Selection Results Announcement: August 2026
Types of Beasiswa Indonesia Bangkit Programmes
- Pesantren Scholarship
A. S1 Santri Scholarship
This scholarship is intended for santri graduates from pondok pesantren under the Ministry of Religious Affairs’ guidance, such as Madrasah Tsanawiyah/SMP or Madrasah Aliyah/SMA/SMK; Formal Early Childhood Education (PDF) Wustha/Ulya; Equivalent Education at Salafiyah Pesantren (PKPPS) Wustha/Ulya; or Mu’adalah Education Units (SPM) Wustha/Ulya.
Santri can apply for this type of scholarship, provided that the target university is accessible only after passing SNBP or SNBT selection at partner state universities for santri scholarships.
B. S2 and S3 Pesantren Scholarship
This S2 and S3 scholarship is aimed at Ustadz/Ustadzah, Ma’had Aly lecturers, and Religious Education Alumni for master’s programmes, and specifically for Ma’had Aly lecturers for doctoral programmes.
- Unggulan Keagamaan Scholarship
A. S1 BUK
This scholarship targets students wishing to advance to higher education from graduates of primary and/or secondary education units under the Ministry of Religious Affairs’ guidance, such as Madrasah Tsanawiyah/Aliyah, Widyalaya Madyama/Utama, Dhammasekha Muda/Utama, Sekolah Teologi Kristen Menengah Pertama/Menengah Atas, Sekolah Agama Katolik Menengah Pertama/Menengah Atas, and Sekolah Agama Konghucu Menengah Pertama/Menengah Atas.
B. S2 and S3 BUK
This S2 and S3 scholarship is for Teachers (PNS/Non-PNS) at Ministry of Religious Affairs educational units, Ministry of Religious Affairs PNS, educational personnel, and religious education alumni for master’s level. For doctoral or S3 level, it targets Lecturers (PNS/Non-PNS), both permanent lecturers at religious higher education institutions and religious lecturers at general universities, as well as Ministry of Religious Affairs PNS.
- Double Degree Scholarship
A. S1 Double Degree
This scholarship is for pondok pesantren graduates under the Ministry of Religious Affairs’ guidance and graduates of primary and/or secondary education units under the ministry who wish to pursue education at two partner universities, either domestically or internationally.
B. S2 Double Degree
The Beasiswa Indonesia Bangkit also provides double degree scholarships for those pursuing S2 (Master’s) education. This is aimed at Teachers (PNS/Non-PNS) at Ministry of Religious Affairs educational units, Ministry of Religious Affairs PNS, educational personnel at primary/secondary and religious higher education, and religious education alumni.
This scholarship is only available for target universities and study programmes designated by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, namely UIII, UIN Alauddin Makassar, UIN Sunan Kalijaga (for domestic PTN) as well as Edinburgh and SOAS (for overseas universities).
- Akselerasi Scholarship
A. S1+S2 Acceleration
This scholarship programme offers opportunities for students to pursue continuous education from S1 to S2 in a single study track. It is aimed at santri graduates from pondok pesantren under the Ministry of Religious Affairs’ guidance.
B. S2+S3 Acceleration
The Beasiswa Indonesia Bangkit (BIB) also provides an acceleration scholarship programme for students wishing to complete S2 and S3 studies in a single track. The target university