ITS Global Excellence Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the ITS Global Excellence Scholarship 2026, a fully funded 3-year doctoral (PhD) program offered by Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Surabaya, Indonesia. This prestigious scholarship supports outstanding international students in pursuing advanced research in science, technology, engineering, and related fields.

As of February 22, 2026, the application registration period has not yet started—it is scheduled to open from April 1 to May 6, 2026, with the program commencing in August 2026. There is no application fee mentioned for this scholarship. It is fully funded, covering major expenses for the awardee (single person only, no family support included). You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Doctoral (PhD)
• Host Institution: Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Surabaya, Indonesia
• Host Country: Indonesia
• Duration: 3 years
• Open to All Nationalities
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Application Fee: None
• Start Date: August 2026
• Registration Opens: April 1, 2026
• Application Deadline: May 6, 2026

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Full tuition fees for the doctoral program (up to 6 semesters)
• Tuition coverage for the Bahasa Indonesia Language Program (BIPA)
• Monthly living allowance to cover day-to-day expenses
• Health insurance throughout the program
• Visa and immigration processing fees
• Round-trip international airfare
• Settlement allowance upon arrival in Indonesia

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Be no older than 35 years by July 31, 2026
• Hold a master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.25 out of 4.00 (or equivalent)
• Have a valid passport until at least December 31, 2027
• Provide English proficiency proof (valid within last 2 years): TOEFL ITP 530, TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS 6.0, or TOEIC 640
• Submit at least one international publication (journal article or conference proceedings)
• Provide at least two academic recommendation letters from previous universities
• Include a recommendation letter and proof of correspondence from a prospective ITS supervisor
• Submit a statement of purpose outlining study goals, interest in Indonesia, research topic, and future plans (including dissertation proposal)
• Provide scanned master’s degree certificate and transcripts in English

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Programs Available

• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Geomatics Engineering
• Information System
• Marine Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Naval Architecture Engineering
• Ocean Engineering
• Physics
• Statistics

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How to Apply:

1. Prepare all required documents in scanned .jpeg/.jpg format (max 300 KB each, in English).
2. Contact and correspond with a potential supervisor from ITS (use scholar profiles for details) and obtain a recommendation letter plus proof of communication.
3. During the registration period (April 1 – May 6, 2026), sign up and submit documents via the online portal (Check the Link Below)
4. Participate in academic tests, interviews, and psychological assessments (May 12–20, 2026).
5. Await results (announced May 26, 2026), confirm acceptance, and proceed with visa/study permit processing.

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