PANGKALPINANG -- PT Timah Tbk will reopen registration for the PT Timah Scholarship Class Program at SMAN 1 Pemali for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The New Student Admission System (SPMB) for the PT Timah Scholarship Class Program for the 2026/2027 academic year will run from March 2, 2026, to April 10, 2026. Registration can be completed through the website https://spmb2026.beasiswatimah.com/home.php
The PT Timah Scholarship Class Program is part of the Company’s commitment to improving the quality of education in its operational areas, including the Bangka Belitung Islands Province, the Riau Islands Province, and Riau Province.
This educational scholarship is intended for high-achieving students from low-income families. It reflects the Company’s commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for communities in its operational regions.
Applicants will go through several stages of selection, including administrative screening, field surveys, academic potential tests, psychological tests, interviews, clinical psychological analysis, document validation, and health examinations.
Since its launch in 2000, the PT Timah Scholarship Class Program has produced more than 800 alumni who are now contributing across various professional fields.
For the 2026/2027 academic year, PT Timah will admit 36 students from the Company’s operational areas. The Pemali Boarding School program is conducted using a boarding system, meaning students receive not only educational scholarships but also living expenses and school necessities.
Anggi Siahaan, Department Head of Corporate Communication at PT Timah, stated that all stages of the Scholarship Class selection process are conducted transparently and free of charge.
In implementing the selection process, PT Timah collaborates with the Bangka Belitung Provincial Education Office and SMAN 1 Pemali.
“The New Student Admission System is conducted transparently and free of charge. This is part of the Company’s commitment to improving the quality of education for communities around mining areas toward Indonesia’s Golden Generation 2045,” said Anggi.
The following are the requirements that must be prepared to register for the PT Timah Scholarship Class Program at SMAN 1 Pemali:
Junior high school students (SMP/MTs) who will graduate in the 2025/2026 academic year and reside in the Bangka Belitung Islands Province, Karimun Regency in the Riau Islands Province, or the Meranti Islands Regency in Riau Province.
Maximum age of 18 years as of July 1, 2026.
One recent 4 x 6 cm color photograph.
A copy of the family card.
A copy of the Indonesia Smart Card (KIP), Family Hope Program card (PKH), or a certificate of financial hardship (SKTM).
A photo of the immediate family (parents/guardians and siblings) and/or copies of academic or non-academic achievement certificates legalized by the school principal (if any), submitted in PDF format.
Photos of the applicant’s home (front, side, back, living room, bathroom, and kitchen) compiled on one A4 page according to the provided format.
A handwritten essay with the following content:
a. Background and expectations for joining the PT Timah Scholarship Class Program (minimum four paragraphs)
b. Academic and non-academic activities participated in both inside and outside school
A health declaration letter according to the provided format.
Minimum grades of 75 and passing marks in Science, Mathematics, English, and Indonesian for Grade VIII semesters 1 and 2, and Grade IX semester 1.
Copies of report cards for Grade VIII semesters 1 and 2, and Grade IX semester 1, legalized by the school principal.
A certificate of good conduct issued by the school.
A statement letter confirming the authenticity of information and documents, signed with a Rp10,000 stamp duty, according to the provided format.
Requirements listed in points 3 through 13 must be uploaded to https://spmb2026.beasiswatimah.com/home.php in JPG, JPEG, or PDF format.
Applicants who have completed online registration must place all required documents from points 3 through 13 into an envelope. This applies to applicants from the following regencies/cities:
Bangka
Pangkalpinang
Central Bangka
South Bangka
West Bangka
If the submitted data does not match the original documents, the application will not be processed and will be disqualified.
A total of 36 students will be admitted to the PT Timah Scholarship Class at SMAN 1 Pemali for the 2026/2027 academic year.
