Don’t wait until it’s too late to register for the LPDP (Educational Fund Management Institute) scholarship. Meant to support Indonesian citizens in their postgraduate courses abroad, the scholarship offers two windows of registration in 2024, like in previous years. The first registration is open on 11th January 2024, while the second registration period is open from June 19 to July 18 2024.
If you missed out on batch 1, don’t worry! The second batch of the LPDP Scholarship registration could be your perfect chance. Now is the time to gather all the required documents and take a step closer to making your dream of studying abroad a reality.
It’s always best to plan ahead, and this article will guide you how to register for the LPDP scholarship 2024 and when to start preparing. You’ll need to have various documents ready in advance, including an IELTS certificate of your English proficiency or an equivalent grade in another English test. Hint: keep reading to find out how to get your IELTS test results as quickly as 1 to 5 days after taking the exam!
So, how does the registration process look like and when should you start?
How to register for the 2024 LPDP scholarship
Before we get down to the best time to take your IELTS test, here’s a breakdown on what you need to do to apply for the LPDP scholarship.
Register online through the official LPDP scholarship registration website, beasiswalpdp.kemenkeu.go.id. Make sure you already have an LPDP account and have entered your personal information.
Verify your education qualifications.
Fill out and upload all required documents in the registration application, including your IELTS test results.
Complete the information on self-assessment, education and work history, experience, and other required details.
Submit the application to get a registration code.
Ensure that all information and documents provided meet the terms and conditions for registration of the 2024 LPDP scholarship.
2024 LPDP scholarship schedule: registration, selection, and announcement
Applicants of the first intake of the 2024 LPDP scholarship, can begin their studies as early as July 2024. Meanwhile for the second intake, the earliest commencement of studies is in January 2025.
Below is the complete schedule for the 2024 LPDP scholarship registration. Make sure you keep track of each date so you can prepare yourself in advance as best as possible!
Intake 1 of the 2024 LPDP scholarship registration
Registration: 11 January – 12 February 2024
Administrative selection: 15 – 28 February 2024
Announcement of administrative selection: 1 March 2024
Administrative Selection Appeal Period: 2 – 3 March 2024
Processing of Administrative Selection Appeal: 4 – 8 March 2024
Announcement of Administrative Selection Appeal Results: 14 March 2024
Scholastic talent selection: 18 – 22 March 2024
Announcement of scholastic talent selection: 27 March 2024
Substance selection: 2 April – 31 May 2024
Final announcement: 10 June 2024
Intake 2 of the 2024 LPDP scholarship registration
Registration: 19 – 18 July 2024
Administrative selection: 22 July – 7 August 2024
Announcement of administrative selection: 9 August 2024
Administrative Selection Appeal Period: 10 – 11 August 2024
Processing of Administrative Selection Appeal: 12 – 16 August 2024
Announcement of Administrative Selection Appeal Results: 21 August 2024
Scholastic talent selection: 27 – 31 August 2024
Announcement of scholastic talent selection: 5 September 2024
Substance selection: 10 September – 25 October 2024
Final announcement: 7 November 2024
Now that you know what the LPDP scholarship registration schedule is like for 2024, you can plan for the best time to take your IELTS exam. Make sure you cater enough time to take the test and receive your English proficiency results, so you can apply for the LPDP scholarship before the deadline in 2024. It’s always best to give yourself a buffer period so it doesn’t get stressful!
IELTS test results for LPDP scholarship registration
To submit the required 2024 LPDP scholarship application documents, you need to upload an English proficiency certificate issued no more than two years prior to the scholarship application year. This goes for the IELTS test as well.
The IELTS certificate can be obtained from various test formats, including IELTS on Computer, IELTS on Paper, and IELTS Online. Besides the method of taking the test, the time taken for your results to become available is also different for all three formats.
IELTS on Computer
For the listening, reading, and writing components, the test will be conducted using a computer, while the speaking component will be a face-to-face interview with an examiner.
The results for the IELTS on Computer test will be available faster than other test formats – you can expect to receive your results in just 1–5 days after you take the test.
IELTS on Paper
The tests for listening, reading, and writing skills are conducted the classic way - you write your answers on a piece of paper using a pen or pencil. Just like for IELTS on Computer, the speaking component for IELTS on Paper is carried out with an examiner in person.
The results for your IELTS on Paper test will be released within 13 days after you do the test.
IELTS Online
This might be the most convenient one of all. The test material is the same as IELTS on Computer and IELTS on Paper, but IELTS Online allows you to take the exam from anywhere. Just set up a comfortable space with your own computer and stable internet access to do the test. The speaking test is done with an examiner via an online video call, so you’ll need to have a functioning webcam, microphone and speakers, of course.
You will receive the test result via email within 3–6 days after taking the test.
Take IELTS with IDP to complete your LPDP scholarship application
Now that you have the 2024 LPDP scholarship registration schedule at your fingertips, as well as how quickly you can receive your IELTS test results, you can start working towards your dream!
Whether you decide to take your English proficiency test via IELTS on Computer, IELTS on Paper, or IELTS Online, you can book your test with IDP, which co-owns and provides the IELTS test. You’ll also find the IELTS test at IDP available in multiple locations throughout Indonesia, with different test date options for you to choose from, according to your schedule.
Check out the IELTS test locations and schedules here.
Once you’ve decided on the right location and timing for you, take the next step and register for the IELTS test with IDP to complete your LPDP scholarship application today.