Application Open – KNB Scholarship 2023

Kemitraan Negara Berkembang Scholarship, popularly known as KNB Scholarship, is a financial assistance offered by the Indonesian Government to prospective international students coming from developing countries to pursue their master’s degree in one of Indonesian universities. The scholarship was conceived in the 10th Conference of Heads of States of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) countries, 1st–6th September 1992. The Government of Republic of Indonesia began to offer the scholarship to potential students from NAM member countries in the following year.

KNB offers an experience of studying in top universities in Indonesia and at the same me living in one of the world’s most diverse and vibrant society. By getting the scholarship, students will experience quality postgraduate programs managed by the twenty university partners. Their degrees will enhance their intellectual standing, develop their competencies, and open wider professional opportunities, a foundation for post-college success. Certainly, they will also be able to enjoy first- hand experience of living in a multicultural and multilingual society.

Study Program

The scholarship is offered to potential students from the developing Countries to get their Degree (Bachelor, Master and Doctorate) in  a wide range of field of study (please be advised that the study program offered differs between university).

Requirements for Doctorate Degree Scholarship​

1. ​The maximum age to apply for the scholarship is 40 years old.
2. Hold a master’s degree (please provide the scanned degree certificate and academic transcripts in English). Please be advised that Doctorate degree holder is not eligible to apply.
3. Obtain a recommendation letter from the potential research supervisor in one of the universities providing partner of the KNB Scholarship.
4. 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 their chose research topic and their plans for the academic future (dissertation proposal).
5. 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).
6. Provide the recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship from the Indonesian Embassy or the Indonesian Consulate General.
7. Attach a letter of recommendation for the KNB Scholarship application from the employer/direct supervisor.
8. Prove of citizenship (Official Passport or Personal ID).
9. Attach a letter of recommendation from previous universities.
10. Complete the online application form in http://knb.kemdikbud.go.id.

Requirements for Master Degree Scholarship​

1. ​The maximum age to apply for the scholarship is 35 years old.
2. Hold a bachelor degree (please provide the scanned degree certificate and academic transcripts in English). Please be advised that the master degree holder is not eligible to apply for the Master Degree scholarship.
3. 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).
4. Provide the recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship from the Indonesian Embassy or the Indonesian Consulate General.
5. Provide a recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship from The employer/immediate supervisor.
6. Provide Academic Recommendation Letter from previous schools.
7. Prove of citizenship (Official Passport or Personal ID).
8. Complete the online application form in http://knb.kemdikbud.go.id.

Requirements for Bachelor Degree Scholarship​​

1. The maximum age to apply for the scholarship is 25 years old.
2. Hold a High School degree (please provide the scanned degree certificate and academic transcripts in English). Please be advised that a bachelor degree holder is not eligible to apply for the bachelor Degree scholarship.
3. 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).
4. Provide the recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship from the Indonesian Embassy or the Indonesian Consulate General.
5. Provide a recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship from The employer/immediate supervisor.
6. Provide Academic Recommendation Letter from previous schools.
7. Prove of citizenship (Official Passport or Personal ID).
8. Complete the online application form in http://knb.kemdikbud.go.id.

How To Apply

All application process is conducted online through the KNB Scholarship website https://knb.kemdikbud.go.id. Please be advised that soliciting is prohibited.

Application Procedures

1. Download the Invitation Letter from the KNB Scholarship website;
2. Submit the Invitation letter, Passport, Academic Certificates and Academic Transcripts to the Indonesian Embassy or Indonesian Consulate to acquire the recommendation letter;
3. Complete the online application process;
4. Selection process;
5. The Selection Results will be broadcast online through the KNB Scholarship Website and officially announced through the Indonesian Embassy publication network.

​Date to Remember

16 January – 18 February 2023 (Open Registration)

19 February – 12 May 2023 (Academic Selection)

9 June 2023 (Selection Announcement)

23 June 2023 (Deadline Confirmation)

Second week of July 2023 (Arrive in Indonesia​)

*​Click here to obtain guidelines

For ​more information, kindly visit here and contact [email protected] or [email protected]​

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