The Indonesian Government is offering fully funded KNB Scholarships for the academic year 2023-2024, which are designed for international students. The Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) scholarships are open to students pursuing undergraduate, master’s, or PhD programs. Successful applicants will receive various benefits, including an IDR 1,250,000 settlement allowance, a monthly living allowance of IDR 2,550,000, and a monthly health insurance coverage of IDR 200,000.
The KNB Scholarship, also known as the Kemitraan Negara Berkembang Scholarship, is a highly esteemed scholarship program offered by the Indonesian government to selected candidates hailing from developing nations. Managed by the Directorate General of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education and Culture, this scholarship has been awarded since 2008, benefiting 1,290 recipients from 94 different countries.
The KNB Scholarship plays a crucial role in supporting the internationalization efforts of Indonesian higher education institutions. The presence of international students reflects the global recognition and prominence of these institutions. To meet the growing interest from applicants worldwide and assist Indonesian universities in their internationalization endeavors, the number of scholarships awarded annually has been steadily increasing.
Furthermore, the scholarship program has been actively expanding its partnerships with reputable public and private universities within Indonesia. By doing so, the program contributes to enhancing the quality of Indonesian higher education institutions, aligning them with the standards set by internationally renowned universities.
Scholarship Objectives:
The Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship program has the following objectives:
- To contribute to the human resource development in developing countries.
- To promote deeper cultural understanding and strengthen relationships between developing countries.
- To enhance the research capacity of Indonesian higher education institutions, aligned with the national strategy of increasing the number of world-class universities in Indonesia.
Scholarship Summary:
- Study Level: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
- Provided by: Indonesian
- Government Study Location: Indonesia
- Program Duration: Varies depending on the chosen course of study.
Opportunity Focus Areas:
Humanities:
- Literary studies
- Linguistics
- History
- Philosophy
- Anthropology
- Cultural studies
Engineering:
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Naval Architect & Marine Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Informatics Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Science:
- Biology
- Physics
- Geography
- Chemistry
- Remote Sensing
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Environmental Sciences
- Public Health
- Sports Sciences
- Pharmacy Studies
- Nursing
Social Science:
- Public Administration
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Law
- Economics/Development Study
- Communication & Media Studies
- International Relations
- Accounting
- Management
- Community Empowerment
Education:
- Indonesian Education
- Educational Science
- Social Science Education
- Natural Science Education
- Primary School Teacher Education
- Out of School Education/Informal Education
- Applied Linguistics
- History Education
- Instructional Education
- Educational Management
- Educational Research & Evaluation
- Vocational & Technology Education
Scholarship Coverage:
The Indonesian Government KNB Scholarships offer the following benefits to recipients:
- Settlement Allowance: New students will receive IDR 1,250,000 upon their arrival in Indonesia.
- Living Allowance: During the Indonesian language course and preparatory programs, new students will receive a monthly allowance of IDR 2,550,000.
- Monthly Allowance (Master Program): KNB students in the Master Program will receive the following monthly allowances:
- Living Allowance: IDR 2,550,000
- Research Allowance: IDR 400,000
- Books Allowance: IDR 350,000
- Health Insurance: A health insurance policy with a maximum monthly premium of IDR 200,000 will be provided. If the cost of medical services exceeds the coverage provided by the health insurance, the student is responsible for the additional expenses.
- Round-trip Airfare: Recipients will receive round-trip international airfare (economy class) from their home countries’ international airport to Indonesia. Local transportation to the host university will also be covered.
Eligibility Criteria:
Eligibility Criteria for Indonesian Government KNB Scholarships:
Required Languages: English
Undergraduate:
- Maximum age is 25 years old.
- Possess a High School degree (provide scanned degree certificate and academic transcripts in English). Note: Master degree holders are not eligible for the Master Degree scholarship.
- English Proficiency Test Score: IBT TOEFL of 80, IELTS of 6.0, or TOEIC of 700.
- Recommendation letter from the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate General.
- Recommendation letter from the employer/immediate supervisor.
- Academic Recommendation Letter from previous schools.
- Proof of citizenship (Official Passport or Personal ID).
- Complete the online application form.
Masters:
- Maximum age is 35 years old.
- Possess a bachelor’s degree (provide scanned degree certificate and academic transcripts in English). Note: Master degree holders are not eligible to apply.
- English Proficiency Test Score: IBT TOEFL of 80, IELTS of 6.0, or TOEIC of 700 (within the last 2 years).
- Recommendation letter from the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate General.
- Recommendation letter from the employer/immediate supervisor.
- Academic Recommendation Letter from previous schools.
- Proof of citizenship (Official Passport or Personal ID).
- Complete the online application form.
Doctorate:
- Maximum age to apply is 40 years old.
- Hold a master’s degree (provide scanned degree certificate and academic transcripts in English). Note: Doctorate degree holders are not eligible to apply.
- Recommendation letter from a potential research supervisor from one of the partner universities of the KNB Scholarship.
- Statement of purpose explaining the purpose of studies, interests in studying in Indonesia, chosen research topic, and academic plans for the future.
- English Proficiency Test Score: TOEFL IBT of 90, IELTS of 7.0, or equivalent (within the last 2 years).
- Complete the online application form.
How to Apply:
Application Process for KNB Scholarship as follows.
Required Documents:
- Recommendation letter from the Indonesian Embassy in the respective country
- Nomination letter from the respective government official (Ministry of Education, other related Government Agency, or Embassy of the Applicant’s Country of Origin in Indonesia)
- 2 Academic Recommendation letters
- Scanned passport (personal data page only) or birth certificate
- Scanned bachelor certificate and academic transcripts (in English)
- Scanned TOEFL score certificate (or other English Proficiency Tests) obtained within the last 2 years
- Scanned Official Medical Statement (Official Diagnose) prepared by a certified physician
Application Procedures:
- Download the Invitation Letter from the KNB Scholarship website.
- Submit the Invitation letter, Passport, Academic Certificates, and Academic Transcripts to the Indonesian Embassy to acquire the recommendation letter.
- Complete the online application process.
- Selection process.
- Selection Results Announcement: The results will be announced online through the KNB Scholarship Website and officially published through the Indonesian Embassy publication network.
Application Deadline: May 05 (Annually)
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