PANGKALPINANG, ANTARA – The PT Timah Tbk scholarship program, known as Kelas Beasiswa, has officially opened its registration for the academic year 2025/2026, applying to students at SMAN 1 Pemali. The Department Head of Corporate Communication for PT Timah Tbk, Anggi Siahaan, announced on March 1, 2025, the registration window will remain open until April 17, 2025. Interested students can register online through the official website at https://ppdb2025.beasiswatimah.com.
To join the scholarship program, participants must undergo several selection stages, including administrative checks, field surveys, potential academic tests, psychological tests, interviews, clinical psychological analysis, document validation, and health examinations. Anggi Siahaan remarked, "Candidates who wish to enroll must meet certain proscribed criteria, including being no more than 18 years old as of July 1, 2025."
Prospective participants must prepare various documents such as:
- A recent color passport photo (4 x 6 cm).
- A photocopy of the family card.
- Evidence of financial assistance, such as the Kartu Indonesia Pintar (KIP), Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH), or Surat Keterangan Tidak Mampu (SKTM).
- Academic or non-academic achievement certificates (if any).
- Legalized report cards from grade VIII and IX.
- A family photo with parents and siblings.
- A handwritten essay about their background and aspirations for joining the program, no less than four paragraphs.
- A health statement form as per the provided template.
- A good conduct certificate from school.
- A declaration of authenticity form, stamped accordingly.
Eligibility for the PT Timah scholarship is aimed at talented students from low-income families residing in the provinces of Bangka Belitung, Karimun, and Meranti. This program has positively impacted the lives of 886 alumni since its inception back in 2000, allowing many to benefit from free education as initiated by the members of MIND ID, the Holding Company for Mining Industries.
Anggi insisted on the program’s credibility, stating, "All selection processes for the PT Timah Scholarship Program are conducted transparently and at no cost to applicants." The selection is carried out collaboratively with the Education Office of the Bangka Belitung Province and the respective schools involved.
For registration, the timeline is set as follows:
- Registration: March 1, 2025 – April 17, 2025.
- Announcement of administrative selection results and field surveys: May 6, 2025.
Forms for applications, including certificates of good conduct, declarations of authenticity, health statements, and others, can be downloaded from the PT Timah scholarship portal. Anggi Siahaan noted, "Students from the designated areas—Bangka, Pangkalpinang, Bangka Tengah, Bangka Selatan, and Bangka Barat—must submit both online and hardcopy of their requirements to the designated committees. If any submitted information does not match the originals, the applications will be disqualified."
Only 36 spots are available for new students within the Kelas Beasiswa program for the upcoming academic year at SMA Negeri 1 Pemali, amplifying the importance of meeting all application criteria thoroughly.
For any additional inquiries or assistance with the application process, interested parties can reach out to the organizers of the PT Timah Tbk scholarship program. This program not only promotes educational opportunities but plays a pivotal role in uplifting the community by supporting those who show promise but have limited financial means.