Lembaga Pengelola Dana Penidikan (LPDP) scholarships

About

Lembaga Pengelola Dana Penidikan (LPDP) is a scholarship program designed to support outstanding Indonesian students to pursue postgraduate studies at top international universities, supporting future Indonesian leaders.

LPDP scholars at ACU are empowered to conduct research that addresses real-world challenges in their home countries and regions. Whether focused on public health, education reform, climate resilience, or governance, our scholars are equipped to lead with insight and integrity.

Benefits

Successful applicants are awarded a comprehensive scholarship package that provides financial support throughout their research journey.

The package includes:

• Full tuition fees
• Admission fees
• Visa application
• Return air travel
• Research funding
• Conference attendance
• Health insurance
• Living allowance
• Establishment allowance
• Family allowance
• Emergency support 

Eligibility

Applications are open to Indonesian citizens whose proposed research aligns with any of ACU's broad areas of expertise. 

To be eligible, you must:

• Be an Indonesian citizen.
• Meet the eligibility requirements of the LPDP scheme as outlined on the LPDP website.

How to apply

Applications to ACU are open year-round. Follow the steps below to apply.

Step 1: Prepare a proposal for study at ACU

Applicants of the SHARE (Social Humanities Art for People, Religious Studies, and Economy) scholarship and the STEM Strategic Industries (STEM) scholarship may list a study program and university of their choice outside the list of programs and institutions designated by LPDP, and upload evidence of the superior quality or reputation of the chosen program and university.

Documents proving the superior quality or reputation of the chosen study program and university may include evidence of the program's ranking by an international ranking agency for overseas study destinations.

ACU is recognised globally as a leader in a range of subjects. We are ranked:

• 1^st in Australia and 18^th globally for theology, divinity and religious studies.¹
• 1^st in the world for research quality in psychology.²
• 2^nd in Australia and top 75 worldwide for psychology.³
• 1^st in Australia and 9^th in the world for research quality in education.²
• 6^th in Australia and top 75 in the world for education.³
• Top 10 in Australia and 31^st in the world for nursing.³
• Top 50 in the world for sport science.⁴
• Top 300 in the world for arts and humanities.²

We're also proud to be positioned among the top universities in the world. We are ranked:

• 1^st in Australia and 17^th worldwide for research quality.⁵
• Top 100 young universities in the world.⁶
• Top 10 Catholic universities in the world.⁷
• Top 15 institutions globally and 1^st in Australia for scientific impact across all disciplines.⁸

Explore ACU's rankings

Step 2: Obtain a Letter of Offer (LoA) from ACU

For overseas study destinations, an unconditional LoA is required.

To be considered for the graduate research program at ACU, applicants must submit all documentation required as detailed in the How to Apply instructions. 

One you have submitted an application, please email the Graduate Research School with your details so that your application can be managed in line with LPDP deadlines.

Email: [email protected]

Step 3: Submit your application to LPDP

Include your LoA, proof of correspondence with ACU, and other required documents during the LPDP application process including evidence of the program's ranking by an international ranking agency for overseas study destinations.