Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship

The KNB scholarship also known as Kemitraan Negara Berkembang Scholarship is a popular Indonesian Scholarship which is a financial assistance by the Indonesian Government. The KNB Indonesia scholarship provides the opportunity to live in one of the most vibrant and multicultural communities in the world while attending one of Indonesia's top universities.

The aim of the Indonesian government KNB scholarship is to provide prospective guidance and support to foreign students from developing nations who want to attend Indonesian universities to pursue a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree. The Kemgitran Negara Bekembang KNB scholarship Indonesia program also helps to contribute to the development of human resources in developing countries by providing opportunities for higher education in Indonesia.

Students who will receive the Kemitraan Negara Berkembang KNB scholarship will be able to enroll in top-notch degree programs run by the 31 (thirty-one) university partners.

o avail the KNB Indonesian government scholarship Opportunity interested applicants can read this full scholarship article or can visit the KNB scholarship website for further assistance and Indonesian KNB scholarship guidelines.

KNB Scholarship Stipend

The stipend amount for Indonesian Government KNB Kemgitran Negara Bekemban Scholarships include

  • New students will receive a Settlement allowance of IDR 1,250,000 when they arrive in Indonesia.
  • During their enrollment in the preparatory programs and Indonesian language program, new students will only be paid a monthly living allowance of IDR 2,550,000.
  • The monthly allowance schedule for KNB students enrolled in the Master Program is as follows:
    • IDR 2,550,000 for living expenses or accommodation
    • IDR 400,000 for research.
    • IDR 350,000 for books and important educational essential
  • Health insurance policy with a monthly premium cap of IDR 200,000 (the insurance covers and the actual cost of medical services).
  • An economy class round-trip ticket from the international student home country’s international airport to Indonesia, which includes local transportation to the host university.

KNB Scholarship Requirements

To avail the KNB scholarship opportunity to study at prestigious universities of Indonesia candidates should meet the following requirements before applying.

For Bachelor’s Degree Program

  • The maximum age is 25.
  • Have a high school transcript (With an English copy of your transcripts and degrees).
  • To apply for the KNB scholarship, submit the recommendation letter from the Indonesian Consulate General or Embassy. Without the KNB scholarship invitation letter the procedure to apply will not further proceed.
  • Receive a letter of recommendation from your employer or direct supervisor to apply for the KNB scholarship.
  • Give a letter of academic recommendation from a previous school.
  • Evidence of citizenship, such as a personal ID or official passport.

For Masters Degree Program

  • For a Master's degree an individual age should be maximum 35 years old.
  • Should have a bachelor's degree. Note that master's degree holders are ineligible to apply for KNB master’s scholarship.
  • Minimum of 80 on the IBT TOEFL, an IELTS score of 6.0, or a 700 on the TOEIC should be obtained.
  • Submit the recommendation letter from the Indonesian Consulate General or Embassy. Obtain a letter of recommendation from your employer or direct supervisor in order to apply for the KNB scholarship.
  • Give a letter of academic recommendation from a previous school.Personal ID or official passport.
  • Fill out the application online.There are no such KNB scholarship CGPA requirements but the excellent academic record is preferable.

For PhD or Doctoral Degree Program

  • To apply for the scholarship, you must be at least 40 years old.
  • Holds a master's degree (please send scanned copies of your transcripts of study in English).
  • Kindly note that individuals holding a doctorate degree are not qualified to apply.
  • Obtain a recommendation letter from the prospective research supervisor at one of the KNB Scholarship's partner universities.
  • TAGive a brief explanation of your studies' goals, the reasons behind your decision to study in Indonesia and explore the research topic you have selected, and your future academic goals in a statement of purpose.
  • Possess a 90 TOEFL IBT or 7.0 IELTS score, or an equivalent one, on the Certified English Proficiency Test. Fill out the application procedure online.

Apply for KNB Scholarship

Interested applicants need to apply directly to the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate in their home country and should submit the KNB scholarship online application. The KNB scholarship's last date for the Pakistan embassy will be announced on Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan official website. The application period is usually announced annually. Follow the instructions mentioned below to apply for KNB scholarship online.

  • Visit the KNB Scholarship website at https://knb.kemdikbud.go.id/ to download the offering letter and KNB scholarship application form for the scholarship.
  • For KNB scholarships apply through an online application process, submit the following documents including offer letter, official passport, English proficiency test, recommendation letter from Indonesian Embassy, recommendation from employment office, academic transcripts etc.
  • The KNB Scholarship Website will host an online broadcast of the selection results, and the Indonesian Embassy publication network will formally announce them.

Deadline to Apply for KNB Scholarship

Applications for Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree programs for the KNB Scholarship Year 2024–2025 open on January 22, 2024. Furthermore, the KNB scholarship' last date for application submission for International Students is February 23, 2024. The process of selection will start from 26 February 2024 and the results for the KNB Indonesian scholarship program will be announced in the month of June 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to apply for KNB scholarship?

Ans: Make sure you meet the requirements for the KNB Scholarship program built by the Indonesian government. then visit the official KNB Scholarship website or the website of the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate in your nation. Provide all necessary information in a precise and comprehensive manner and fill out the form to apply for KNB scholarship program.