Garuda S1 Scholarship 2026 opens soon: Here are the key dates and study priorities
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- Indonesia’s Ministry of Higher Education and LPDP will open applications for the Garuda Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 on February 15. The program targets outstanding students focusing on strategic sectors such as energy, health, AI, and defense.
- The Garuda 2026 Scholarship offers full support for high-performing students across Indonesia. Registration begins mid-February, covering eight priority study areas and two supporting disciplines.
- Kemdiktisaintek and LPDP announce key dates and requirements for the Garuda S1 2026 Scholarship. Applicants must submit academic and health documents before joining the selection stages from February to August 2026.
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek), in cooperation with the Education Fund Management Institution (LPDP), will soon open registration for the Garuda S1 Scholarship 2026. Applications are set to open on Feb. 15, 2026.
The Garuda S1 Scholarship focuses on strategic fields of study. Applicants are also expected to demonstrate outstanding achievements to be considered, according to a post on the @kemdiktisaintek Instagram account on Tuesday (Jan. 27, 2026).
Although the scholarship is part of the Garuda School ecosystem program, it is not limited to students from Garuda Schools. The program is open to students from all types of senior high schools or equivalent institutions.
Priority fields for Garuda Scholarship 2026
The scholarship will prioritize eight fields of study:
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Energy (renewable energy, hydrogen, modular nuclear technology, household fuel cells)
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Maritime (autonomous vessels, green shipping, integrated fisheries industry, smart ports)
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Health (vaccines, pharmaceutical technology, bioinformatics, AI-based medical devices, stem cells)
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Food security (food security, precision agriculture technology, agritech, local food and urban farming)
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Defense (advanced defense technology, self-reliance in primary weapons systems, precision control systems)
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AI-driven digitalization and semiconductors (artificial intelligence, internet of things, chip design, cybersecurity systems, supercomputers)
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Downstreaming and industrialization (value-added natural resources, industrial raw materials, research-based processing industries)
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Advanced materials and manufacturing (industrial robotics technology, advanced manufacturing and materials)
In addition, Garuda Scholarship 2026 names two supporting priority fields: business and economics, and law and public policy.
Registration documents for Garuda Scholarship 2026
Before applying, students are required to prepare the following documents to be uploaded during registration:
Report cards for semesters 1–5 with a minimum average score of 85
Proof of achievement at the national or international level (for competitions organized by the National Achievement Center, winner certificates can be downloaded at www.puspesnas.go.id)
A health certificate from a medical facility such as a hospital
A drug-free certificate issued by the authorized institution
Key dates for Garuda Scholarship 2026 selection
Wave I
Registration and submission: Feb. 15–March 15, 2026
Administrative selection: March 16–30, 2026
Scholastic aptitude test: April 10–20, 2026
Announcement: April 30, 2026
Wave II
Registration and submission: May 25–June 25, 2026
Administrative selection: June 25–July 10, 2026
Scholastic aptitude test: April 25–30, 2026
Announcement: Aug. 5, 2026
What universities are available under the Garuda Scholarship 2026? Applicants are encouraged to monitor updates via https://beasiswagaruda.kemdiktisaintek.go.id/.
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