The Indonesian government realizes that the higher education could compose a more constructive role in helping Indonesia in particular and other developing countries around the world to achieve our long-term socio-economic goals as it has a clear and practical impact on society. We are convinced that it can promote responsible citizenship, ethical behavior, educational ambition, professional development in a broad range of fields, and even cross border engagement. And as part of our commitment to help our international society surviving the global social and economic challenges, sharing our experience and resources in nurturing highly skilled and educated society has become our primary approach to contribute in the human resources development in our neighboring developing countries.
The developing countries certainly need leaders, well-mannered society, educated citizens, and skilled workers for their industry, government, and academia. In this respect, the KNB scholarship offered by the Indonesian government provides the opportunity for potential students in developing countries to develop their knowledge and competencies that will subsequently enhance their chances to fulfil those roles back in their home countries. The KNB scholarship opens the opportunity to experience life in the culturally most diverse nation in the world while studying and earning a master degree.
General Information
The scholarship is offered to potential student from developing countries to earn their Master Degree in one of 13 prominent universities in Indonesia. Officially launched in 2006 by the Directorate General of Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia, this program has been attracting a significant number of applicants, as by 2013, 647 students from 64 countries had been awarded this scholarship.
The program objectives:
1. To contribute in the human resource development in the developing countries;
2. To promote deeper cultural understanding between developing countries;
3. To strengthen the relationship and cooperation between developing countries.
General Requirements
Maximum age is 35 years old;
Posses a bachelor degree (master degree holder is not eligible to apply for the scholarship);
Have a TOEFL score of 500 or equivalent;
Complete the on-line application form;
Prior to the departure to Indonesia, the successful candidates will have to sign a statement letter provided by the KNB Scholarship management;
Application Process : February- April 15th
Source : http://www.knb.dikti.go.id/index.php
The developing countries certainly need leaders, well-mannered society, educated citizens, and skilled workers for their industry, government, and academia. In this respect, the KNB scholarship offered by the Indonesian government provides the opportunity for potential students in developing countries to develop their knowledge and competencies that will subsequently enhance their chances to fulfil those roles back in their home countries. The KNB scholarship opens the opportunity to experience life in the culturally most diverse nation in the world while studying and earning a master degree.
General Information
The scholarship is offered to potential student from developing countries to earn their Master Degree in one of 13 prominent universities in Indonesia. Officially launched in 2006 by the Directorate General of Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia, this program has been attracting a significant number of applicants, as by 2013, 647 students from 64 countries had been awarded this scholarship.
The program objectives:
1. To contribute in the human resource development in the developing countries;
2. To promote deeper cultural understanding between developing countries;
3. To strengthen the relationship and cooperation between developing countries.
General Requirements
Maximum age is 35 years old;
Posses a bachelor degree (master degree holder is not eligible to apply for the scholarship);
Have a TOEFL score of 500 or equivalent;
Complete the on-line application form;
Prior to the departure to Indonesia, the successful candidates will have to sign a statement letter provided by the KNB Scholarship management;
Application Process : February- April 15th
Source : http://www.knb.dikti.go.id/index.php
