This is your sign to plan ahead for the LPDP (Educational Fund Management Institute) scholarship. Aimed at supporting Indonesian citizens in their postgraduate courses, the scholarship typically offers two windows of registration each year. Although the exact dates for 2025 are yet to be released, past registration intakes start sometime in mid-January.
If you missed out on earlier registrations, don’t worry! Now is the best time to gather all the required documents and take a step closer to realising your dreams of studying abroad.
This article will guide you on how to register for the LPDP scholarship 2025 and when to start preparing. You’ll need to prepare key documents, including an IELTS certificate for proof of English proficiency or another valid English proficiency test certificate. Hint: keep reading to find out how to get your IELTS results as quickly as 1 to 5 days after taking the test!
How to register for the 2025 LPDP scholarship
Before we get down to the best time to take your IELTS test, here’s a breakdown on what you need to do to apply for the LPDP scholarship.
Register online through the official LPDP scholarship registration website, beasiswalpdp.kemenkeu.go.id. Make sure you already have an LPDP account and have entered your personal information.
Verify your education qualifications.
Fill out and upload all required documents in the registration application, including your IELTS test results.
Complete the information on self-assessment, education and work history, experience, and other required details.
Submit the application to get a registration code.
Ensure that all information and documents provided meet the terms and conditions for registration of the 2025 LPDP scholarship.
2025 LPDP scholarship schedule: registration, selection, and announcement
Based on previous years, Batch 1 applicants can begin their studies as early as July of the same year, while Batch 2 hopefuls can look forward to the earliest commencement in January of the following year.
Below is the line-up of important periods for the 2025 LPDP scholarship registration, with dates to come later. Take note of the events and process so you can prepare yourself in advance as best as possible!
Batch 1 of the 2025 LPDP scholarship registration
Registration
Administrative selection
Announcement of administrative selection
Administrative Selection Appeal Period
Processing of Administrative Selection Appeal
Announcement of Administrative Selection Appeal Results
Scholastic talent selection
Announcement of scholastic talent selection
Substance selection
Final announcement:
Batch 2 of the 2025 LPDP scholarship registration
Registration
Administrative selection
Announcement of administrative selection
Administrative Selection Appeal Period
Processing of Administrative Selection Appeal
Announcement of Administrative Selection Appeal Results
Scholastic talent selection
Announcement of scholastic talent selection
Substance selection
Final announcement
Applying for any scholarship needs time and a well-planned strategy to increase your chances of success. Start early when preparing for the 2025 LPDP scholarship, and plan for the best time to take your IELTS test. It’s always best to give yourself a buffer period so it doesn’t get stressful!
IELTS test results for LPDP scholarship registration
To submit the required 2025 LPDP scholarship application documents, you need to upload an English proficiency certificate issued no more than two years prior to the scholarship application year. This goes for the IELTS test as well.
The IELTS certificate can be obtained from various test formats, including IELTS on Computer, IELTS on Paper, and IELTS Online. Besides the method of taking the test, the time taken for your results to become available is also different for all three formats.
IELTS on Computer
For the listening, reading, and writing components, the test will be conducted using a computer, while the speaking component will be a face-to-face interview with an examiner.
The results for the IELTS on Computer test will be available faster than other test formats – in Indonesia, you can expect to receive your results typically within just one day after you take the test.
IELTS on Paper
The tests for listening, reading, and writing skills are conducted the classic way - you write your answers on a piece of paper using a pen or pencil. Just like for IELTS on Computer, the speaking component for IELTS on Paper is carried out with an examiner in person.
The results for your IELTS on Paper test will be released within 13 days after you do the test.
IELTS Online
This might be the most convenient one of all. The test material is the same as IELTS on Computer and IELTS on Paper, but IELTS Online allows you to take the exam from anywhere. Just set up a comfortable space with your own computer and stable internet access to do the test. The speaking test is done with an examiner via an online video call, so you’ll need to have a functioning webcam, microphone and speakers, of course.
You will receive the test result via email within 3–6 days after taking the test.
Take IELTS with IDP to complete your LPDP scholarship application
Now that you have the 2025 LPDP scholarship registration schedule at your fingertips, as well as how quickly you can receive your IELTS test results, you can start working towards your dream!
Whether you decide to take your English proficiency test via IELTS on Computer, IELTS on Paper, or IELTS Online, you can book your test with IDP, which co-owns and provides the IELTS test. You’ll also find the IELTS test at IDP available in multiple locations throughout Indonesia, with different test date options for you to choose from, according to your schedule.
Check out the IELTS test locations and schedules here.
Once you’ve decided on the right location and timing for you, take the next step and register for the IELTS test with IDP to complete your LPDP scholarship application today.