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KNB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR 2015
Since 1993, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia has started offering postgraduate (master degree) scholarships to students from the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) member countries. Nevertheless, due to substantial change in the international political constellation, the use of the term “NAM” in this program was considered irrelevant. The program name then changed to Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (Developing Countries Partnership) Scholarship or KNB Scholarship. Consequently, the program have been widely offered to students, not only to the NAM member countries, but also to other developing countries. In fact, this program has attracted more applicants as by 2013, 647 students from 64 countries had been awarded this scholarship.
For this year of 2015, the program is offered to developing countries, including students from Argentina and Paraguay.
A. STUDY PROGRAMS OFFERED
The scholarship is offered to potential student from developing countries to earn their Master Degree in one of 13 prominent universities in Indonesia. The study programs offered by those universities are listed below (please be advised that the study program offered differs amongst universities):
HUMANITIES |
1. Literary studies |
4. Philosophy |
2. Linguistics |
5. Anthropology |
3. History |
6. Cultural Studies |
ENGINEERING |
1. Chemical Engineering |
6. Geological Engineering * |
2. Civil Engineering |
7. Informatics Engineering |
3. Architectural Engineering |
8. Environmental |
4. Electrical Engineering |
9. Engineering |
5. Naval Architect & Marine Engineering |
10. Mechanical Engineering |
SOCIAL SCIENCES |
1. Public Administration |
7. Communication & Media Studies |
2. Political Science |
8. International Relations |
3. Sociology |
9. Accounting |
4. Psychology |
10. Management |
5. Law |
11. Community Empowerment |
6. Economics/Development Study |
|
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES |
1. Performing Arts & Arts Studies |
4. Comparative Religious Studies |
2. Tourism Studies |
5. Bio Technology |
EDUCATION |
1. Indonesian Education |
7. Applied Linguistics |
2. Educational Science |
8. History Education |
3. Social Science Education |
9. Instructional Education |
4. Natural Science Education |
10. Educational Management |
5. Primary School Teacher Education |
11. Educational Research & Evaluation |
6. Out of School Education/Informal Education |
12. Vocational & Technology Education |
SCIENCES |
1. Biology |
8. Statistics |
2. Physics |
9. Environmental Sciences |
3. Geography |
10. Public Health |
4. Chemistry |
11. Sports Sciences |
5. Remote Sensing |
12. Pharmacy Studies |
6. Computer |
13. Nursing |
7. Mathematics |
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B. PERIOD OF STUDY
NO |
PROGRAMS |
PERIOD OF STUDY |
1 |
Indonesian Language Preparation |
8 months |
2 |
Master Preparatory Programs |
4 months |
3 |
Master Programs |
24 months (4 Semester) |
C. LEARNING PROCESS
1. Language
Language instruction in lectures is recommended in Bahasa Indonesia
2. Thesis
Thesis should be written in Bahasa Indonesia unless the university suggested otherwise
3. Research
Research should be carried out in Indonesia
D. SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE
The KNB Scholarship covers:
1. A Settlement Allowance of IDR 1,000,000 will be given to new students upon their arrival in Indonesia;
2. Whilst taking the Indonesian language course and preparatory programs, the new students will only receive a Living Allowance of IDR 2,350,000 per month;
3. During the Master Program, the KNB students will receive a scheme of monthly allowance as detailed below:
NO |
ALLOWANCES |
AMOUNT |
1 |
Living Allowance |
IDR 2,350,000 |
2 |
Research Allowance |
IDR 400,000 |
3 |
Books Allowance |
IDR 350,000 |
4. A health insurance with a maximum of IDR 200,000 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 scholarship will be provided for a maximum of 36 months (In case of early program completion, the scholarship will be stopped soon after the student set off for their home country);
7. Please be advised that the scholarship scheme will only sufficient to cover one person to living properly in most cities where the universities are located.
*Note: Other expenses besides the above mentioned items will be considered as personal expenses and will be borne by the students.
E. REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must:
1. Maximum age is 35 years old;
2. Posses a bachelor degree (master degree holder is not eligible to apply);
3. Have a TOEFL score of 500 or equivalent;
4. Complete the on-line application form
5. Prior to the departure to Indonesia, the successful candidates will have to sign a statement letter provided by the KNB Scholarship management.
F. HOW TO APPLY
1. Required Documents
a. Recommendation letter from the Indonesian Embassy in the respective country;
b. Nomination letter from the respective government official;
c. 2 (two) Academic Recommendation letters;
d. Scanned passport (personal data page only) or birth certificate;
e. Scanned bachelor certificate and academic transcripts (in English);
f. Scanned TOEFL score certificate obtained within the last 2 Years;
g. Scanned Medical Statement
2. Application Procedures
Submit the Invitation Letter, Passport or Birth Certificate, Academic Certificates and AcademicTranscripts
to the Indonesian Embassy in Buenos Aires cq. Head of Information and Culture, to acquire the
recommendation letter
Complete the online application process
Selection process; all selection process will be conducted by the Ministry of Research, Technology and
Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia
The selection results will be broadcasted online in the KNB Scholarship Website and officially announced
through the Indonesian Embassy
Please be advised that all application process is conducted online through KNB Scholarship website at www.knb.dikti.go.id
During the application process, please pay close attention to some important information below:
1. We strongly suggest you to collect as many 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 a mandatory. The recommendation letter will be issued based on verification and necessary background and/or security checks conducted by the Indonesian Embassy in Buenos Aires.
3. All the required documents have to be written or officially translated in English
4. The universities have all rights to conduct the selection methods including online interview with the potential candidates.
G. SCHEDULE
1) The online application process must be completed no later than April 15th 2015;
2) Selection process will be conducted on the 1st week of May;
3) The selection result will be announced on the 1st week of June;
4) The students are expected to arrive in Jakarta by the end of August;
5) Orientation program will be organized in September
6) The Indonesian language course will commence in early September
H. LIST OF UNIVERSITIES
NO |
UNIVERSITIES |
CITY |
ADDRESS, PHONE, WEBSITE, EMAIL |
CONTACT PERSON |
1 |
Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) |
Bogor |
Graduate School
Andi Hakim Nasution Building, 5th Floor
Kampus IPB Darmaga, Bogor
Ph. +622518628448
Fax. +622518622986
|
Sholeh Hidayat
+6285775001310
Sarah Marini
+62818104797 |
2 |
Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) |
Bandung |
International Office
Jl. Ganesha No. 17
Ph. & Fax. +62222504282
|
Tatacipta Dirgantara
+628122031655 |
3 |
Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) |
Surabaya |
International Office ITS
Gedung Rektorat Lt. 2, Kampus ITS Keputih-Sukolilo, Surabaya 60111
Ph. +62315994251 ext. 1224
Fax. +62315923411
|
Heri Kuswanto
+62818513223 |
4 |
Gadjah Mada University (UGM) |
Yogyakarta |
International Office
Gedung Pusat UGM Lt. 2
Bulak Sumur Yogyakarta
Ph. +62274563974
Fax. +62274552810
|
Naila Nur
+6285643235463 |
5 |
Airlangga University (UNAIR) |
Surabaya |
Gedung Perpustakaan lt. 1
Kampus C Universitas Airlangga
Jalan Mulyorejo Surabaya 60115
Ph. +62315966864
Fax. +62315915551
|
Moch. Jalal
+6281331434471 |
6 |
Malang State University (UM) |
Malang |
Jl. Semarang No. 5 Malang
Ph. +62341551312
Fax. +62341552114
|
Fatmawati Istamar
+6283832777559
Sugiarti Masykur
+628123391546 |
7 |
Sebelas Maret State University (UNS) |
Surakarta |
Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A
Surakarta – 57126
Ph. +62271632450
Fax. +62271632450
|
Diana Pranasanti
+6285642394000
Tika Mustika
+6285642222004 |
8 |
Yogyakarta State University (UNY) |
Yogyakarta |
International Office
Jl. Colombo, Karangmalang, Yogyakarta 55281
Ph. +62274520324
Fax. +62274520324
|
Titiek Sudartinah
+628157909260
Shinta Putri
+6285643909968 |
9 |
Padjadjaran University (UNPAD) |
Bandung |
International Office
Jl. Dipati Ukur No. 35 Bandung
Ph. +62222508122
Fax. +62222512780
|
Budi Widarsa
+628164865343 |
10 |
Indonesia Education University (UPI) |
Bandung |
Office of International Education and Relations
Gedung University Centre Lt. 1
Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 229
Bandung – 40154
Ph. & Fax. +62222013313
|
Sri Harto
+6281395438295
Neri Herwandi
+6281220010049 |
11 |
Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR) |
Bandung |
Jl. Ciumbuleuit 94
Bandung 40141, Indonesia
Ph. +62222032576
Fax. +62222031110
|
Rosmaida
+6281226182 |
12 |
University of Atma Jaya Yogyakarta (UAJY) |
Yogyakarta |
Jl. Babarsari No. 6
Yogyakarta – 55281
Ph. +62274487711
Fax. +62274487748
|
Agus Putranto
+6281932685846 |
13 |
University of Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) |
Surakarta |
Jl. A. Yani Tromol Pos 1 Pabelan
Kartasura, Surakarta 57162
Ph. +62271717417
Fax. +62271715448
|
Muslich Hartadi
+6281578300003 |
Any further inquiries shall be addressed to:
Mr. Darius Erlangga
Information and Cultural Section
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
Mariscal Ramón Castilla 2901, C1425DZE,Buenos Aires, Argentina,
Tel : (5411) 4807-2211, Fax : (5411) 4802-4448
The Embassy of Indonesia in Buenos Aires is accredited to Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. Applicants other than the mentioned above nationalities must contact our embassy in their respective countries of origin.
Looking forward to receiving your applications .. thank you !