Everything You Need to Know About the KNB Scholarship Application

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

The regional exclusiveness of the scholarship was revoked in 2002 since it had developed a global interest. It was then the scholarship was officially renamed as Kemitraan Negara Berkembang Scholarship (KNB) and the
recipients were no longer limited to NAM member countries. To date, the scholarship has also been offered to other developing countries in Asia, the Pacific, South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Eventually, the
scholarship is expected to build the people-to-people relations between Indonesia and the recipient countries. It aims at nurturing their future leaders.
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 societies. 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 a firsthand experience of living in a multicultural and multilingual society.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE

1. To contribute to the human resource development in the developing countries;
2. To promote deeper cultural understanding between developing countries;
3. To strengthen the relationship and cooperation between developing countries.

STUDY PROGRAM
The scholarship is offered to potential students from 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).

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. Naval Architect & Marine Engineering
6. Geological Engineering
7. Informatics Engineering
8. Environmental Engineering
9. Mechanical Engineering

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Public Administration
Political Science
Sociology
Psychology
Law
Economics/Development Study
Communication & Media Studies
International Relations
Accounting
Management
Community Empowerment

SCIENCES

Biology
Physics
Geography
Chemistry
Remote Sensing
Computer
Mathematics
Stasis
Environmental Sciences
Public Health
Sports sciences
Pharmacy Studies
Nursing

EDUCATION

Indonesian Education
Educational Science
Social Science Educaon
Natural Science Educaon
Primary School Teacher Education
Out of School Education/Informal
Education
Applied Linguistics
History Education
Instructional Education
Educational Management
Educational Research & Evaluation
Vocational & Technology Education

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

1. Indonesian Language Training Program

A one academic year Indonesian Language (Bahasa) course is compulsory for all KNB students as all courses required to complete the academic program (lecture and thesis) will be conducted in Bahasa. The Bahasa course will be provided by each University.

2. Preparatory Program prior to the academic program will be arranged in accordance with the university’s policy and program planning.

3. Academic Program The maximum length of scholarship disbursement:
a. 6 semesters for the Doctorate Degree program. There are two schemes of doctorate degrees offered under the scholarship: Doctorate program by Research and Doctorate program by a combination of coursework and research. An extension of a maximum 2 semester can be granted on case-by-case assessment on the candidates
individual specific case.
b. 4 semesters for Master Degree program.
c. 8 semesters for Bachelor Degree program.
In order to successfully complete the program, it is important for all KNB awardees to consistently produce a good academic performance by developing a can-do attitude, stay focus, as well as being punctual, and discipline.

SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE AND DURATION

The KNB Scholarship covers:
1. A Settlement Allowance of IDR 1,500,000 will be given to new students upon their arrival in Indonesia;

2. While taking the Indonesian language course and preparatory programs, the new students will only receive a living allowance and book allowance that will be distributed monthly;

3. During the Academic Program, the KNB students will receive a monthly allowance that consists of living allowance and research and book allowance;

4. A health insurance with a maximum of IDR 400,000 monthly premium (In case of the cost of medical services exceeded to those covered by the health insurance, the difference should be borne by the student);

5. A round-trip international airfare (economy class) from the international airport of the student’s home countries to Indonesia, including local transport to the host university;

6. The duration of the scholarship is exclusively correlated to the duration of the academic program as indicated below:

NO	PROGRAMME	DURATION
1	Indonesian Language Course and Master Preparatory Program	Maximum 12 months
2	Doctorate Program	Maximum 36 months (6 semesters)
3	Master Program	Maximum 24 months (4 semesters)
4	Bachelor Program	Maximum 48 months (8 semesters)

7. Please be advised that the KNB Scholarship is calculated to support
the KNB Student costs only. There is no provision for dependents. KNB
Students are advised not to bring dependents to Indonesia. The KNB
Scholarship provides no financial or pastoral support for dependants
and will not endorse the visa applications of, nor provide travel for,
dependants.

* Note: Other expenses besides the above-menoned items will be considered as personal expenses and will be borne by the students.

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 a Doctorate degree holder is not eligible to apply.

3. Obtain a recommendation letter from the potential research supervisor in one of the universities providing a 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 chosen research topic and their plans for the academic future.
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. Complete the online application form.

REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP

1. The maximum age to apply for the scholarship is 35 years old.

2. 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.

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 leer 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.

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 master degree holder is not eligible to apply for the Master
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 Leer from previous schools.

7. Prove of citizenship (Official Passport or Personal ID).

8. Complete the online application form.

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. Selecon process;
5. The Selecon Results will be broadcasted online through the KNB Scholarship Website and officially announced through the Indonesian Embassy publication network;
During the application process, please pay close attention to some important information below:
1. We strongly suggest you collect as much 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 leer from any Indonesian Embassy accredited to your country.

3. All the required documents have to be written or officially translated into English.

4. The participants from English-speaking countries 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 interviews with the potential candidates.

SCHEDULE

1. The online application process must be completed no later than May 4th, 2021.
2. The selection result will be announced in the 1 week of June 2021.
3. The confirmation deadline is on July 1, 2021.
4. The new KNB awardees are expected to arrive in Jakarta on August 5, 2021.