Indonesian Government KNB Scholarships 2023-2024 – Apply. The Indonesian Government is now inviting applications for the KNB Scholarship program for international students. See how to apply below and the requirements.
The Indonesian government realizes that higher education could compose a more constructive role in helping such a country to achieve a long-term socio-economic goal as it has a clear and practical impact on society. We are convinced that it can promote responsible citizens, ethical behavior, educational ambition, professional development in a broad range of fields, and even cross-border engagement.
KNB (Kemitraan Negara Berkembang) Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship provided by the Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia, for international students from developing countries who desire to pursue their bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in Indonesian universities. This scholarship program offers the chance to learn and experience life in the middle of Indonesian culture.
Benefits of KNB Undergraduate Scholarship
The KNB Scholarship covers:
- Settlement allowance;
- Living allowance;
- Book allowance;
- Research Allowance;
- Health insurance;
- A round-trip international airfare (economy class).
Duration of Scholarship:
- Indonesian Language Course and Master Preparatory Program: Maximum 12 months
- Master Program: Maximum 24 months (4 semesters)
- Bachelor Program: Maximum 48 months (8 semesters)
- PhD Program: Maximum 36 months
Requirements for KNB Undergraduate Scholarship
- The maximum age to apply for the scholarship is 25 years old.
- Hold a High School degree (please provide the scanned degree certificate and academic transcripts in English). Please be advised that a bachelor’s degree holder is not eligible to apply for the bachelor’s Degree scholarship.
- Have the English Proficiency Test Score as follows: IBT TOEFL of 80, IELTS of 6.0, TOEIC of 700 (the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 Years).
- Provide the recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship from the Indonesian Embassy or the Indonesian Consulate General.
- Provide a recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship from The employer/immediate supervisor.
- Provide Academic Recommendation Letters from previous schools.
- Prove of citizenship (Official Passport or Personal ID).
- Complete the online application form in http://knb.kemdikbud.go.id
Documents Required for Application
- A Scan Copy of the Passport ID Page/Citizenship ID;
- A Scan Copy of Academic/Degree Certificate(s) (High School);
- A Scan Copy of Academic Transcript(s) (High School);
- A Letter of Recommendation from an Indonesian Embassy/Consulate General of Indonesia;
- A Letter of Recommendation from the Employer/Immediate Supervisor
- A Letter of Academic Recommendation from previous schools;
- A Certificate of English Proficiency Test (IBT TOEFL of 80 / IELTS of 6.0 / TOEIC of 700).
Application Deadline
February 18, 2023
Requirements for KNB Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
- The maximum age to apply for the scholarship is 35 years old.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree (please provide the scanned degree certificate and academic transcripts in English). Please be advised that a master’s degree holder is not eligible to apply for the Master’s Degree scholarship.
- Have at least the IBT TOEFL score of 80, or IELTS score of 6.0, or TOEIC score of 700 (the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 Years).
- Provide the recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship from the Indonesian Embassy or the Indonesian Consulate General.
- Provide a recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship from The employer/immediate supervisor.
- Provide Academic Recommendation Letter from previous schools.
- Prove of citizenship (Official Passport or Personal ID).
- Complete the online application form in http://knb.kemdikbud.go.id
Doctoral:
- The maximum age to apply for the scholarship is 40 years old.
- Hold a master degree (please provide the scanned degree certificate and academic transcripts in English). Please be advised that a Doctorate degree holder is not eligible to apply.
- Obtain a recommendation letter from the potential research supervisor in one of the universities providing partner of the KNB Scholarship.
- Provide a statement of purpose that at least states the purpose of their studies, the origin of their interests in studying in Indonesia and pursuing theirs chosen research topic and their plans for the academic future (dissertation proposal).
- Have a TOEFL or IELTS (or other certified English Proficiency Test) score of 90 TOEFL IBT or 7.0 IELTS or equivalent (the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 Years).
- Provide the recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship from the Indonesian Embassy or the Indonesian Consulate General.
- Attach a letter of recommendation for the KNB Scholarship application from the employer/direct supervisor
- Prove of citizenship (O?cial Passport or Personal ID).
- Attach a letter of recommendation from previous universities.
- Complete the online application form in http://knb.kemdikbud.go.id
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How to Apply
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- Download the KNB Scholarship Offering Letter from the KNB Scholarship website.
- Submit the Invitation letter, Passport, Academic Certificates and Academic Transcripts to the Indonesian Embassy or Indonesian Consulate to acquire the recommendation letter. For more information about the address, phone number, e-mail, or website Indonesian embassy in your country, you can check this link: https://kemlu.go.id/portal/en/kedutaan
- Complete the online application process.
- Selection process.
- The Selection Results will be broadcasted online through the KNB Scholarship Website and officially announced through the Indonesian Embassy publication network.
Application Deadline
February 18, 2023