Applications for Indonesian Government KNB Scholarships are currently open!!! The KNB Scholarship 2023 is a Fully Funded Scholarship for international students in Indonesia. It is open now after two years. The KNB Scholarship is open to Bachelors, Masters, and PhD students from around the world with the duration of:
- Bachelors: 8 Semester (maximum 48 months)
- Masters: 4 Semesters (maximum 24 month)
- Doctoral: 6 semesters (maximum 36 Months)
It offers a wide range of study fields the following are its health-related areas:
Science
- Biology
- Public Health
- Pharmacy Studies
- Nursing
Social science
- Psychology
Funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) 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 for a number.
- Scholarship Country: Indonesia
- Degree Level: Bachelor, Masters, PhD
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 18th February 2023
- Duration: Bachelors: 8 Semester (maximum 48 months)
Masters: 4 Semesters (maximum 24 month)
Doctoral: 6 semesters (maximum 36 Months)
Application deadline
The last date to apply for the KNB scholarships is 18th February 2023
- Academic Selection: 19 February – 12 May 2023
- Selection Announcement: 9 June 2023
- Deadline Confirmation: 23 June 2023
- Arrive in Indonesia: Second Week of July 2023
Financial coverage
The KNB Scholarship from the government of Indonesia is a Fully Funded Scholarship covering expenses such as:
- An Allowance of IDR 1,500,000 will be given to new students upon their arrival in Indonesia as a Monthly stipend for KNB Scholarship.
- Book Allowance and living allowance will be distributed among new students monthly.
- Cost of Living, Stipend, and book allowance will be given.
- Health Insurance covered.
- Round Airfare Tickets are covered
- Transportation to and from university will be provided.
Who’s eligible?
To apply, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Bachelors:
- 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 bachelor degree holder is not eligible to apply for the bachelor 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).
Masters:
- The maximum age to apply for the scholarship is 35 years old.
- Hold a bachelor 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.
- 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).
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 Doctorate degree holder is not eligible to apply.
- 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).
Documents required
Bachelors and masters:
- Provide the recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship from the Indonesian Embassy or the Indonesian Consulate General.
- Provide 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
- 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 their chose research topic and their plans for the academic future (dissertation proposal).
- 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 (Official Passport or Personal ID).
- Attach a letter of recommendation from previous universities.
- Complete the online application form in http://knb.kemdikbud.go.id
N.B: All the required documents have to be written or officially translated in English.
How to Apply
The application process for the KNB Scholarship 2023 is pretty simple. Follow the following steps:
Step 1: Download the KNB Scholarship Offering Letter from the KNB Scholarship website.
Step 2: Submit the Invitation letter, Passport, Academic Certificates and Academic Transcripts to the Indonesian Embassy or Indonesian Consulate to acquire the recommendation letter.
Step 3: Complete the online application process.
Step 4: Selection process.
Step 5: The Selection Results will be broadcasted online through the KNB Scholarship Website and officially announced through the Indonesian Embassy publication network.
- Here is a link to the scholarships complete guide- Click Here
- Visit their official site here to apply: Click Here
