PANGKALPINANG -- Registration for the PT TIMAH (Persero) Tbk Scholarship Class Program at SMAN 1 Pemali for the 2026/2027 academic year officially closed on April 10, 2026. A total of 194 applicants were recorded since registration opened on March 2, 2026.
Students who applied for the PT TIMAH Scholarship Class Program come from the Bangka Belitung Islands Province, Riau Province, and Riau Islands Province. The program, which has been running since 2000, continues to receive enthusiastic responses from students.
The highest number of applicants came from West Bangka Regency with 45 students, followed by Bangka Regency with 43 students, Central Bangka Regency with 29 students, South Bangka Regency with 25 students, Pangkalpinang City with 24 students, East Belitung with 13 students, Karimun with 6 students, Meranti with 6 students, and Belitung Regency with 3 students.
Next, participants will go through a series of rigorous selection stages, including administrative screening, field surveys, academic potential tests, psychological assessments, interviews, and medical examinations. The selection process is conducted transparently in collaboration with the Bangka Belitung Islands Provincial Education Office and the school.
Students who pass the selection will study at SMAN 1 Pemali under a boarding school system, where all educational needs and living expenses are fully covered by the company.
As is known, registration for this program was open for more than one month through an online student admission system (SPMB). For the 2026/2027 academic year, PT TIMAH will select 36 of the best students from all applicants.
The PT TIMAH Scholarship Class Program reflects the company’s commitment to improving the quality of human resources in its operational areas, reducing school dropout rates, and developing outstanding young generations in mining communities to support the vision of Indonesia Emas 2045.
The Head of Corporate Communication Department of PT TIMAH (Persero) Tbk, Anggi Siahaan, expressed appreciation for the enthusiasm shown by students who registered for the program at SMAN 1 Pemali.
“The company appreciates the enthusiasm of students who have applied for this Scholarship Class Program. This reflects the strong spirit of young people to continue learning and pursue a better future. Through this program, PT TIMAH (Persero) Tbk remains committed to providing opportunities for high-achieving students to access quality education without financial barriers,” said Anggi.
Anggi added that the selection process will be conducted transparently and free of charge. Applicants are encouraged to monitor official updates through https://spmb2026.beasiswatimah.com/home.php.
