Indonesian KNB Scholarships for International Students

Indonesian KNB Scholarships

Study in Indonesia on this fully funded KNB Scholarships program. This scholarship is open to international students from Developing Countries. 

About KNB Scholarships
​KNB Scholarship

Beasiswa Kemitraan Negara Berkembang, popularly known as KNB Scholarship, is a prestigious scholarship program offered by the government of Republic of Indonesia to selected applicants originating from developing countries. Managed by the Directorate General of Higher Education, Research and Technology, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, the scholarship has been disbursed since 2006 to 1,608 recipients from 97 countries.

The role of KNB Scholarship, has been central in supporting Indonesian higher education institutions in their endeavor for internationalization. The number of international students is indicative of global visibility of higher education institutions. In support of Indonesian universities’ internationalization and to accommodate the increasing interests from applicants all around the world, the number of scholarships being awarded every year has continued to grow.

The scholarship has also been continuing to expand its partnership with reputable public and private universities in the country. In doing so, the scholarship has been sustaining the quality improvement of Indonesian higher education institutions in order to meet the standards of internationally reputable universities.

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Vision and Mission of KNB Scholarships

1. To contribute to the human resource development in the developing countries.
2. To promote deeper cultural understanding and to strengthen the relationship between developing countries.
3. To improve Indonesian higher education institutions’ research capacity as a part of the national strategies in increasing the number of world class universities in Indonesia.

Scholarship Programs
This scholarship is available for 

• Undergraduate
• Masters 
• PhD (doctorate) ​

Fields of study
​Scholarships are available in the following fields of study
Humanities

1. Literary studies
2.  Linguistics
3.  History
4.  Philosophy
5.  Anthropology
6. Cultural studies

Engineering

1.  Chemical Engineering
2. Civil Engineering
3. Architectural Engineering
4. Electrical Engineering
5. NavalArchitect&Marine Engineering
6. Geological Engineering
7. Informatics Engineering
8. Environmental Engineering
9. Mechanical Engineering

Social Science

1.  Public Administration
2. Political Science
3. Sociology
4.  Psychology
5.  Law
6. Economics/Development Study
7. Communication & Media Studies
8. International Relations
9. Accounting
10. Management
11.  Community Empowerment

Science

1. Biology
2. Physics
3. Geography
4. Chemistry
5.  Remote Sensing
6. Computer
7. Mathematics
8. Statiscs
9.  Environmenta lSciences
10. Public Health
11.  Sports sciences
12. Pharmacy Studies
13. Nursing

Education 

1. Indonesian Education
2. Educational Science
3. Social Science Education
4. Natural Science Education
5. Primary School Teacher Education
6. Out of School Education/Informal
7. Education
8. Applied Linguistics
9. History Education
10. Instruconal Education
11. Educational Management
12.  Educational Research & Evaluation
13. Vocational & Technology Education

Scholarship Benefits
Here are some benefits from the KNB Scholarships program. Fulling benefits are available on the official website,  a link is provided at the end of this post. 

1. Return Air tickets
2. Settlement Allowances
3. Monthly Allowances
4. Medical Insurance 
5. Full Tuition Fees 

How to apply for KNB Scholarships 
All application process is conducted online through the KNB Scholarship
website https://knb.kemdikbud.go.id. Please be advised that solicing
is prohibited.
Application Procedures

1.  Download the Invitation Letter from the KNB Scholarship website;
2.  Submit the Invitation letter, curriculum vitae, valid Passport (personal data page only), Academic Certificates (in English), Academic Transcripts (in English), TOEFL or IELTS score certificate (or other English Proficiency test) obtained within the last 2 years, motivation letter, dissertation proposal and academic references from the potential research supervisor from Indonesian University (for Doctorate program), 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 broadcasted online through the KNB
6. Scholarship Website and officially announced through the Indonesian
7. Embassy publication network.

During the application process, please pay close attention to some
Important information below:

1. We strongly suggest you to collect as many information as possible on the universities and your desired study program. Please be advised that once you are admitted, changing either the universities or your study program is strictly prohibited.
2.  The recommendation letter from Indonesian Embassy is mandatory. The recommendation letter will be issued based on verification and  necessary background and/or security checks conducted by the  Indonesian Embassy. In case of no Indonesian official representative  in your country, you need to obtain the letter from any Indonesian Embassy accredited to your country.
3.  All the required documents have to be written or officially translated In English.
4.  The participants from English speaking country are not automatically excluded from the requirement to attach the written prove of their English proficiency.
5. The universities will be conducting the selection process that should include (if necessary) online interview with the potential candidates

Visit official Website for  application process :  Official Website

Applications due dates : Applications for the KNB Scholarship Year 2023/2024 begin on 16th January 2023 for Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral Degrees

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