KNB SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by the Indonesian government,
for students from developing countries
KNB Scholarship 2024 at Telkom University 2024. Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship Program is a program that gives scholarship to students coming from developing countries. KNB at Telkom University 2024 welcomes all international students who wish to pursue their higher education at Telkom University. Telkom University has been being a host for conducting the Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship Program since 2020. In 2024, Telkom University, again, has been one of the 31 (thirty-one) universities that accepts KNB awardee.
- Students of KNB Scholarship 2024 must study Indonesian language for foreigners or Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing (BIPA) for 2 semesters/1 academic year before they start their academic study in their major.
- Students of KNB Scholarship 2024 must participate in a preparatory program. The program is scheduled ahead of the academic program and will follow program planning guidelines and university regulation.
- Academic Program. A Bachelor Program may take up to eight semesters, while a Master Program may take up to four semesters, and Doctoral Program may take up to eight semesters. In order to graduate from the program with honours, all KNB 2024 students must regularly demonstrate strong academic performance through the development of a positive attitude, discipline, and attention.
Durations Study
Indonesian Language and Preparatory Program: Maximum 12 months (2 semesters)
Doctoral Program: Maximum 48 months (8 semesters)
Master Program: Maximum 24 months (4 semesters)
Bachelor Program: Maximum 48 months (8 semesters)
Requirements
Program Requirement |
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The maximum age to apply for the KNB scholarship 2024 is 40 years old for Doctoral Program applicants, 35 years old for Master Program applicants, and 21 years old for Bachelor Program applicants. |
Applicants must hold a master degree for Doctoral Program applicants, a bachelor degree for Master Program applicants, and High School degree for Bachelor Program applicants. Please provide the scanned degree certificate and academic transcripts in English or Bahasa Indonesia. |
Applicants must have the English Proficiency Test of TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT, IELTS, or TOEIC (the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 Years).
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Applicants must provide the recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship 2024 from the Indonesian Embassy or the Indonesian Consulate General. |
Applicants must provide recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship 2024 from the employer/immediate supervisor. |
Applicants must provide Academic Recommendation Letter from previous schools in English or Bahasa Indonesia. |
Applicants must provide academic certificate and academic transcript in English or Bahasa Indonesia. |
Applicants must have a prove of citizenship (Official Passport or Personal ID), which is still valid for at least 2 upcoming years). |
Applicants must complete the online application form at http://knb.kemdikbud.go.id/ |
Scholarship Coverage
Benefit | Covered |
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Settlement Allowance A Settlement Allowance will be given to new students upon their arrival in Indonesia | |
Tuition Fee Tuition Fee in BIPA Program and Academic Program as long as duration of scholarship | |
Living Allowance During BIPA and Academic Program, the KNB Scholarship 2024 students will receive living allowance monthly upon their arrival in Indonesia as long as KNB students living in Indonesia during their duration scholarship | |
Research and Book Allowance During BIPA and Academic Program, the KNB Scholarship 2024 students will receive research and book allowance monthly upon their arrival in Indonesia during their duration scholarship | |
Health insurance | |
Funding for Publishing Scientific Article | |
Travel Support Provide economy class airline ticket for arrival from the international airport of the student’s home country to Indonesia, including local transport to the host university and provide economy class airline ticket for returning to student’s home country including local transport from host university to international airport in Indonesia after the student is declared to have graduated. |
*Notes
- Please be advised that KNB student must return to home country no later than 60 days after the program ends or after the student is declared to have graduated, as long as their residence permit has not expired;
- Please be advised that a program completion is not necessarily graduation or a commencement ceremony. Return ticket will be booked by host university, the students must apply for Exit Permit Only (EPO), as well as book the ticket.
Study Program –
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Application Procedures
Please follow the steps below in order. Make sure to complete each step carefully to ensure a smooth application procees
1
Download Offering Letter
Applicants download the KNB Scholarship Offering Letter from KNB Scholarship website: http://knb.kemdikbud.go.id/
2
Submit Documents
Applicants submit the Offering Letter, Official Passport, Academic Certificates and Academic Transcripts of previous degree, English Proficiency Test Certificate (Applicants from non-English-speaking countries), Recommendation Letter from Indonesian Embassy, Recommendation Letter from the employer/ supervisor, Academic Recommendation Letter from previous Schools, Recommendation Letter from the potential research supervisor in one of the universities providing partner of the KNB Scholarship (for doctoral applicant only), and statement of purpose of their studies in Indonesia (for doctoral applicant only) in official website of KNB Scholarship.
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Submit Application
Applicants complete the online application process.
4
Test & Interview
Applicants who passed the administration selection, applicants will be invited to join the academic test (online test), psychological test, and interview session.
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Announcement
The Selection results will be announced online via the KNB Scholarship website and officially announced through the Indonesian Embassy publication network.
During the application process of KNB Scholarship, please carefully consider the following important information during the application process. It is strongly recommended that applicants gather comprehensive information about Telkom University and your preferred study program. Please note that once admitted, any attempts to change universities or study programs are strictly prohibited.
Timeline
No | Activity | Deadline |
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1 | The Online Application | 22 January – 23 February |
2 | Selection Administration | 26 February – 22 March |
3 | Selection Academic, Interview, and Psychological Test | 25 March – 17 May |
4 | Announcement | 10 June |
5 | Re-registration | 11-21 June |
6 | Document Immigration for submitting student visa | 8 July – 9 August |
7 | Arrival to Indonesia | August |
8 | BIPA Program | Start September |
9 | For AUN/ Seed-Net Program | Start Mid-August (depend on implementing university) |
What you need to apply
- The maximum age to apply for the KNB scholarship 2024 is 40 years old for Doctoral Program applicants, 35 years old for Master Program applicants, and 21 years old for Bachelor Program applicants.
- Applicants must hold a master degree for Doctoral Program applicants, a bachelor degree for Master Program applicants, and High School degree for Bachelor Program applicants. Please provide the scanned degree certificate and academic transcripts in English or Bahasa Indonesia.
- Applicants must have the English Proficiency Test of TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT, IELTS, or TOEIC (the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 Years).
- Doctoral Degree applicants: TOEFL ITP 530, TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS 6.0, or TOEIC 640 or equivalent.
- Master Degree applicants: TOEFL ITP 500, TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS 6.0, or TOEIC 575 or equivalent.
- Bachelor Degree applicants: TOEFL ITP 477, TOEFL iBT 53, IELTS 5.5, or TOEIC 510 or equivalent.
- Applicants must provide the recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship 2024 from the Indonesian Embassy or the Indonesian Consulate General.
- Applicants must provide recommendation letter to apply for the KNB scholarship 2024 from the employer/immediate supervisor.
- Applicants must provide Academic Recommendation Letter from previous schools in English or Bahasa Indonesia.
- Applicants must provide academic certificate and academic transcript in English or Bahasa Indonesia.
- Applicants must have a prove of citizenship (Official Passport or Personal ID), which is still valid for at least 2 upcoming years).
- Applicants must complete the online application form at http://knb.kemdikbud.go.id/
How to apply
KNB Scholarship
We welcome applications from students across the world. Our admissions process is designed to be straight forward with clear requirements, defined timelines, and a team available to guide you through every step.
Still have questions?
Intitutions | Contact |
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Directorate of Organizational Management Directorate General of Higher Education, Research and Technology Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology Republic of Indonesia | 6th Floor Building, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Senayan, Jakarta 10270 Email: knb@kemdikbud.go.id |
Directorate of Public Diplomacy Directorate General of Information and Public Diplomacy Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia | Email: dit.diplik@kemlu.go.id |
Telkom University | International office of Telkom university Phone: +6281321123400 Email: internationaloffice@telkomuniversity.ac.id Website: https://io.telkomuniversity.ac.id |