In the 2021 academic year, 12,602 students (49.25% of total students) received a scholarship, which is 30 percent higher than in 2020. About 55 percent of scholarship holders originate from low-income families, indicating a big concern of IPB University to provide access for the young generation from this community group. The scholarships have enabled the students to finance their studies until graduation.
Increasing the Number of Underprivileged Students as Scholarship Recipients at IPB University in 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, IPB also prepared 7 education fee reduction schemes.
Scholarships available for Bottom Financial Quintile Students
There are various schemes of scholarship and support provided for students who fall into the bottom 20% of the household income group to enable them to complete their studies.
Educational Assistance Information
1. KIP Kuliah/The Indonesia Smart College Card Scholarship
The Indonesia Smart College Card Scholarship (KIP-K) is a scholarship program for underprivileged and outstanding students organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia. This program assists in the form of tuition fees and living expenses for students for 8 semesters.
2. The Higher Education Affirmation Scholarship (Beasiswa ADik)
The Higher Education Affirmation Scholarship (ADik Scholarship) is one of the affirmative educational policy interventions in the form of government assistance to provide learning opportunities for students because of the conditions and affordability of access to higher education. In 2020, the ADik scholarships will be given to students from Papua and West Papua, outermost and disadvantaged regions (3T), children of Indonesian Migrant Workers (TKI), and people with disabilities. The ADik scholarship scheme provides educational assistance for students from Papua and West Papua, 3T, TKI, and students with disabilities with a full affirmation assistance scheme related to selection and financing schemes.
3. Beasiswa Utusan Daerah/The Regional Representatives Scholarship
The Regional Representatives Scholarship (BUD) is a pathway for new student admissions for the IPB Undergraduate Program, which is recommended and financed by the central government, local government, companies, or private institutions who, when graduated, are expected to return to the region to develop the region. BUD is a scholarship for low-income students recommended by local government or private students who are expected to build their region once they graduate.
4. Beasiswa Kemitraan Negara Berkembang/KNB Scholarship
Kemitraan Negara Berkembang Scholarship, popularly known as KNB Scholarship, is financial assistance offered by the Indonesian Government to prospective international students from developing countries to pursue their master’s degree in one of the Indonesian universities. 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.
5. PPA Scholarship
The PPA Scholarship or known as the Academic Achievement Improvement Scholarship, is a scholarship that gives special appreciation to outstanding students. This scholarship selects students with the highest GPA in each faculty with a minimum GPA of 3.00 to apply. PPA scholarships usually start in semester two and open at the beginning of each semester
6. BU Scholarship/Beasiswa Unggulan
Beasiswa Unggulan (BU) are scholarships from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology to improve human resources, especially in education and culture. This scholarship aims to reduce the educational gap in Indonesian society. So it is hoped that there will be great opportunities for the poor or those living in disadvantaged areas to get proper education to improve quality through the provision of education and training assistance. The Ministry of Education and Culture’s scholarships consist of several categories, namely: 1. Scholarships for outstanding people, 2. 3T Regional Scholarships (Lagged, Foremost, and Outermost) in Indonesia, 3. Excellent Scholarships for Ministry of Education and Culture Employees, and 4. Scholarships for people with disabilities.
7. Beasiswa Peningkatan Prestasi Ekstrakulikuler/Extracurricular Achievement Improvement Scholarship
Extracurricular Achievement Improvement Scholarship is a scholarship from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology to improve soft skills and appreciate students who excel in extracurricular activities. This scholarship is also known as a student’s Interest, Talent, Reasoning, and Creativity Achievement Scholarship.
8. SEARCA Scholarship
The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) offers qualified applicants for MS and Ph.D. scholarships in agriculture and related fields for School Year 2020-2021. By the end of the f Academic Year 2020-2021, SEARCA has granted a total of 1,753 full MPh.D.hD scholarships and 10 Ph.D. Research scholarships to nationals of SEAMEO member countries, namely: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste, and Vietnam to pursue advanced studies leading to master’s and doctoral degrees in agriculture, forestry, and related sciences. IPB University is one of the universities which serve as a study post for Master’s and Ph.D. scholars.
9. IPB-Tanoto Foundation Scholarship
This program is one of the commitments of Tanoto Foundation founders, Mr. Sukanto Tanoto and Mrs. Tinah Bingei Tanoto, to overcome poverty through education, empowerment, and enhancement. This program provides an opportunity for Indonesian youth who are outstanding but face an economic problems to experience high-quality education. Tanoto Foundation Scholarship is for students with debilitating condition(s) while continuing their education at a college. This scholarship is also for students coming from 3T areas (frontier, outermost, underdeveloped – Kemendesa RI) to be responsible leaders and contribute to the nation. The scholarship program also participated in preparing the next generation of Indonesian leaders. In addition, this scholarship also assists students coming from disadvantaged regions in Indonesia. The targets of the National Champion Scholarship are students from undergraduate (S1) and post-graduate programs (S2) with a proven record in academic and leadership potential.
10. IPB Alumni Foundation Scholarship
IPB Alumni Foundation Scholarship (YAPI) is routinely given to IPB undergraduate students every year. This scholarship comes from IPB alumni who are members of the IPB Alumni Foundation and is proof of the commitment of IPB alumni to continue to contribute to their addresses and help prospective students get a proper education at IPB. YAPI next year targets 1000 scholarships for prospective IPB students.
11. Women’s International Club (WIC) Scholarship
The Women’s International Club (WIC) Scholarship is routinely given to IPB undergraduate students. The scholarship is a priority given to female students in fields of direct benefit to the community. Every year, WIC Scholarship has 50 students selected from hundreds of applicants. They come from the University of Indonesia (UI), the State Islamic University of Syarif Hidayatullah (UIN), The State University of Jakarta (UNJ), The Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB), and the College of Public Health or Vocational Collage. The Scholarship Program organizes social events for the students twice a year, such as social gatherings, seminars, and outings. The scholarship also offers classes every week for the needs of the students, such as English classes.