7 Students awarded prestigious Indonesian government scholarship
Seven Ghanaian students have been awarded the 2025 Indonesian Government Scholarship under the KNB Scholarship Scheme to pursue studies in top Indonesian universities.
The scholarships, which signify a boost in the educational ties between Ghana and Indonesia, were facilitated through the office of the Honorary Consul of Indonesia to Ghana, Paskal A. B. Rois.
The beneficiaries departed last Saturday, August 23, 2025, to begin their studies in fields such as Education, Engineering, and other disciplines vital to Ghana’s development agenda.
The scholarship package covers full tuition, accommodation and living expenses, while beneficiaries also enjoy free round-trip airfare, visa support and a monthly stipend, which has been increased to more than double this year to further support international students.
Words of encouragement
Speaking at a brief farewell meeting, Mr Rois urged the students to serve as ambassadors of Ghana while fully embracing the Indonesian culture.
He encouraged them to study diligently, remain disciplined and make both nations proud.
“This opportunity is not only for your personal growth but also for the future of Ghana. Return with skills and knowledge that will help transform our country’s economy and strengthen the bonds between Ghana and Indonesia,” he remarked.
Bilateral relations
The Honorary Consul emphasised that the scholarship initiative went beyond supporting individual students, as it also reinforced the longstanding bilateral relations between Ghana and Indonesia.
He expressed appreciation to the Indonesian Government for its continuous support and commitment to Ghana’s human capital development.
Mr Roi further clarified that the KNB Scholarship was completely free, and applicants were not required to make any payment to anyone, including his office, as it was fully funded by the Indonesian Government.
Background of KNB Scholarship in Ghana
The KNB Scholarship has been available for many years, but awareness among Ghanaians remained limited until Mr Rois’ appointment as Honorary Consul of Indonesia in Ghana in 2020, when he began actively promoting and publicising the opportunity.
Since then, a growing number of Ghanaians have successfully applied and benefited from the scheme.
Advice to future applicants
Mr Rois noted that while the scholarship had opened doors for many, some applicants missed the opportunity due to incomplete documentation and a lack of preparation.
“The application window is usually open for just one month. I strongly advise interested students to prepare their required documents ahead of time to avoid disqualification,” he advised, adding that proper preparation was key.
Call to Ghanaian youth
Mr Rois encouraged more Ghanaian youth to take advantage of the scholarship in the coming years, stressing that Indonesia offered not only quality education at globally recognised universities but also a rich cultural experience that would contribute to shaping well-rounded future leaders for Ghana.
