The Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia, invites applications from citizens of developing countries (including Nigeria) for the 2021 KNB (Kemitraan Negara Berkembang) Scholarship at Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) and 19 other partner universities in Indonesia.
Scholarship Coverage and Duration
The KNB Scholarship is fully funded and covers:
- Economy class round-trip international airfare
- Settlement allowance upon arrival in Indonesia
- Monthly living, book, and research allowances
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Duration: Up to 12 months for the Indonesian Language & Preparatory Course, 48 months (8 semesters) for Bachelor's, 24 months (4 semesters) for Master's, and 36 months for PhD programmes.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a citizen of a developing country and in good health.
- Be no older than 40 years of age (25 years max for Bachelor's, 35 for Master's, and 40 for PhD).
- Hold an English Proficiency Certificate (IBT TOEFL of 80, ITP TOEFL of 500, IELTS of 6.0, or TOEIC of 700).
- Obtain a formal recommendation letter from the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate General in your country.
Required Documents and How to Apply
- Download the official Invitation Letter from the KNB Scholarship website.
- Submit the Invitation Letter, scanned international passport data page, academic certificates, and transcripts to the Indonesian Embassy to obtain your Embassy Recommendation Letter.
- Upload all required documents (including employer/academic recommendation letters and English proficiency test scores) via the online portal before May 4, 2021.
- Visit the Universitas Negeri Malang KNB portal for full programme listings.
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