Here is the List of 127 Affirmation Regions for LPDP 2026
The LPDP Affirmation Scholarship is a special program designed to improve equal access to higher education for Indonesian communities in disadvantaged, frontier, and outermost regions (3T). This program reflects the government’s commitment to reducing development gaps by empowering human resources. This article informs the most updated of the LPDP Affirmation Regions list.
What is the LPDP Affirmation Regions Scholarship?
The LPDP Affirmation Regions Scholarship is a targeted program for prospective students from specific regions in Indonesia. It supports master’s (S2) and doctoral (S3) degrees, with the following objectives:
- Enhancing access to higher education for communities in affirmation regions.
- Promoting equitable human resource development across Indonesia.
- Preparing future leaders and professionals from diverse regions.
For 2026, LPDP has designated 127 affirmation regions spanning 25 provinces, demonstrating broad outreach and a commitment to empowering regions with limited access to higher education.
Updated List of 127 Affirmation Regions for LPDP
| No | Province | No | Regency/City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aceh | 1 | Aceh Jaya Regency |
| 2 | Aceh Besar Regency | ||
| 3 | Simeulue Regency | ||
| 4 | Sabang City | ||
| 2 | Bali | 5 | Klungkung Regency |
| 3 | Bengkulu | 6 | North Bengkulu Regency |
| 4 | Jambi | 7 | East Tanjung Jabung Regency |
| 5 | West Kalimantan | 8 | Bengkayang Regency |
| 9 | Kapuas Hulu Regency | ||
| 10 | Sambas Regency | ||
| 11 | Sanggau Regency | ||
| 12 | Sintang Regency | ||
| 6 | East Kalimantan | 13 | Berau Regency |
| 14 | Mahakam Ulu Regency | ||
| 7 | North Kalimantan | 15 | Malinau Regency |
| 16 | Nunukan Regency | ||
| 8 | Riau Islands | 17 | Bintan Regency |
| 18 | Karimun Regency | ||
| 19 | Anambas Islands Regency | ||
| 20 | Natuna Regency | ||
| 21 | Batam City | ||
| 9 | Lampung | 22 | West Lampung Regency |
| 23 | Pesisir Barat Regency | ||
| 10 | Maluku | 24 | Buru Regency |
| 25 | South Buru Regency | ||
| 26 | Aru Islands Regency | ||
| 27 | Tanimbar Islands Regency | ||
| 28 | Southwest Maluku Regency | ||
| 29 | Central Maluku Regency | ||
| 30 | Southeast Maluku Regency | ||
| 31 | West Seram Regency | ||
| 32 | East Seram Regency | ||
| 33 | Ambon City | ||
| 34 | Tual City | ||
| 11 | North Maluku | 35 | West Halmahera Regency |
| 36 | South Halmahera Regency | ||
| 37 | Central Halmahera Regency | ||
| 38 | East Halmahera Regency | ||
| 39 | North Halmahera Regency | ||
| 40 | Sula Islands Regency | ||
| 41 | Morotai Island Regency | ||
| 42 | Taliabu Island Regency | ||
| 43 | Ternate City | ||
| 44 | Tidore Islands City | ||
| 12 | West Nusa Tenggara | 45 | West Lombok Regency |
| 46 | North Lombok Regency | ||
| 13 | East Nusa Tenggara | 47 | Alor Regency |
| 48 | Belu Regency | ||
| 49 | Ende Regency | ||
| 50 | East Flores Regency | ||
| 51 | Kupang Regency | ||
| 52 | Lembata Regency | ||
| 53 | Malaka Regency | ||
| 54 | Manggarai Regency | ||
| 55 | West Manggarai Regency | ||
| 56 | East Manggarai Regency | ||
| 57 | Nagekeo Regency | ||
| 58 | Ngada Regency | ||
| 59 | Rote Ndao Regency | ||
| 60 | Sabu Raijua Regency | ||
| 61 | Sikka Regency | ||
| 62 | West Sumba Regency | ||
| 63 | Southwest Sumba Regency | ||
| 64 | Central Sumba Regency | ||
| 65 | East Sumba Regency | ||
| 66 | South Central Timor Regency | ||
| 67 | North Central Timor Regency | ||
| 68 | Kupang City | ||
| 14 | Papua | 69 | Biak Numfor Regency |
| 70 | Jayapura Regency | ||
| 71 | Keerom Regency | ||
| 72 | Yapen Islands Regency | ||
| 73 | Mamberamo Raya Regency | ||
| 74 | Sarmi Regency | ||
| 75 | Supiori Regency | ||
| 76 | Waropen Regency | ||
| 77 | Jayapura City | ||
| 15 | West Papua | 78 | Fakfak Regency |
| 79 | Kaimana Regency | ||
| 80 | Manokwari Regency | ||
| 81 | South Manokwari Regency | ||
| 82 | Arfak Mountains Regency | ||
| 83 | Teluk Bintuni Regency | ||
| 84 | Teluk Wondama Regency | ||
| 16 | Southwest Papua | 85 | Maybrat Regency |
| 86 | Raja Ampat Regency | ||
| 87 | Sorong Regency | ||
| 88 | South Sorong Regency | ||
| 89 | Tambrauw Regency | ||
| 90 | Sorong City | ||
| 17 | Papua Highlands | 91 | Jayawijaya Regency |
| 92 | Lanny Jaya Regency | ||
| 93 | Central Mamberamo Regency | ||
| 94 | Nduga Regency | ||
| 95 | Pegunungan Bintang Regency | ||
| 96 | Tolikara Regency | ||
| 97 | Yahukimo Regency | ||
| 98 | Yalimo Regency | ||
| 18 | South Papua | 99 | Asmat Regency |
| 100 | Boven Digoel Regency | ||
| 101 | Mappi Regency | ||
| 102 | Merauke Regency | ||
| 19 | Central Papua | 103 | Deiyai Regency |
| 104 | Dogiyai Regency | ||
| 105 | Intan Jaya Regency | ||
| 106 | Mimika Regency | ||
| 107 | Nabire Regency | ||
| 108 | Paniai Regency | ||
| 109 | Puncak Regency | ||
| 110 | Puncak Jaya Regency | ||
| 20 | Riau | 111 | Bengkalis Regency |
| 112 | Meranti Islands Regency | ||
| 21 | Central Sulawesi | 113 | Donggala Regency |
| 114 | Sigi Regency | ||
| 115 | Tojo Una-Una Regency | ||
| 116 | Toli-Toli Regency | ||
| 22 | North Sulawesi | 117 | North Bolaang Mongondow Regency |
| 118 | Sangihe Islands Regency | ||
| 119 | Siau Tagulandang Biaro Islands Regency | ||
| 120 | Talaud Islands Regency | ||
| 121 | North Minahasa Regency | ||
| 23 | West Sumatra | 122 | Mentawai Islands Regency |
| 24 | South Sumatra | 123 | North Musi Rawas Regency |
| 25 | North Sumatra | 124 | Nias Regency |
| 125 | West Nias Regency | ||
| 126 | South Nias Regency | ||
| 127 | North Nias Regency |
Important Notes:
Applicants with an Unconditional Letter of Acceptance (LoA) meeting LPDP requirements may proceed directly to the Substantive Selection stage, bypassing the Scholastic Aptitude Test. Learn more in the article: How to Obtain an LoA from Monash University, Indonesia. Or read more about the LPDP Affirmation requirements here.
The LPDP Affirmation Scholarship is a golden opportunity for local talents to advance their education and contribute to regional development. With coverage of 127 regions and comprehensive benefits, this program aims to catalyze the creation of Indonesia’s future leaders from every corner of the nation.
If you are from an affirmation region and aspire to pursue higher education, prepare thoroughly and seize this chance to realize your dreams and drive positive change in your community. For further details and registration, visit the official LPDP website.
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