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 at the 10th Conference of Heads of States of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) countries, 1st–6th 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The regional exclusiveness of the scholarship was revoked in 2002 since it had developed a global interest.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 people-to-people relations between Indonesia and the recipient countries. It aims at nurturing their future leaders. KNB offers the 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.
Program Objectives
- To contribute to human resource development in developing countries;
- To promote deeper cultural understanding between developing countries;
- To strengthen the relationship and cooperation between developing countries.
Study Programs
The scholarship is offered to potential students from developing countries to get their Degrees (Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate) in a wide range of fields of study (please be advised that the study program offered differs between universities).
Humanities
- Literary studies
- Linguistics
- History
- Philosophy
- Anthropology
- Cultural studies
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Naval Architect & Marine Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Informatics Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- 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
- Statistics
- Environmental Sciences
- Public Health
- Sports sciences
- Pharmacy Studies
- Nursing
Education
- Indonesian Education
- Educational Science
- Social Science Education
- Natural Science Education
- Primary School Teacher Education
- Out of School Education/Informal Education
- Applied Linguistics
- History Education
- Instructional Education
- Educational Management
- Educational Research & Evaluation
- Vocational & Technology Education
Eligibility
For a Doctorate degree scholarship
- The maximum age to apply for the scholarship is 40 years old.
- Hold a master's degree (please provide the scanned degree certificate and academic transcripts in English). Please be advised that the Doctorate degree holder is not eligible to apply.
- 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 chosen research topic, and their plans for the academic future (dissertation proposal).
- 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).
- Provide the recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship from the Indonesian Embassyorthe Indonesian Consulate General.
- Attach a letter of recommendation for the KNB Scholarship application from the employer/direct supervisor
- Prove citizenship (Official Passport or Personal ID).
- Attach a letter of recommendation from previous universities. 10. Complete the online application form at http://knb.kemdikbud.go.id
For a Master Level Scholarship
- The maximum age to apply for the scholarship is 35 years old.
- 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.
- Have at least an IBT TOEFL score of 80, or IELTS score of 6.0, or a TOEIC score of 700 (the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 Years).
- Provide the recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship from the Indonesian Embassyorthe Indonesian Consulate General.
- Provide a recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship from The employer/immediate supervisor.
- Provide Academic Recommendations Letter from previous schools.
- Prove citizenship (Official Passport or Personal ID).
- Complete the online application form at http://knb.kemdikbud.go.id
For Bachelor Degree Scholarship
- 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 a bachelor's degree holder is not eligible to apply for the bachelor's 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).
- Provide the recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship from the Indonesian Embassyorthe Indonesian Consulate General.
- Provide a recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship from The employer/immediate supervisor.
- Provide Academic Recommendations Letter from previous schools.
- Prove citizenship (Official Passport or Personal ID).
- Complete the online application form at 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
- Download the Invitation Letter from the KNB Scholarship website;
- Submit the Invitation letter, Passport, Academic Certificates, and Academic Transcripts to the Indonesian Embassy or Indonesian Consulate to acquire the recommendation letter;
- Complete the online application process;
- Selection process;
- The Selection 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:
- 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.
- The recommendation letter from the 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 a letter from any Indonesian Embassy accredited to your country.
- All the required documents have to be written or officially translated Into English.
- The participants from English-speaking countries are not automatically excluded from the requirement to attach written proof of their English proficiency.
- The universities will be conducting the selection process that should include (if necessary) online interviews with the potential candidates.
