Darmasiswa Indonesian Scholarship Program
(03/02/2017)
Indonesian Government is offering Darmasiswa Indonesian Scholarship Program for international students in 2017-18 academic year. These scholarships are available for one year non-degree programme in selected Indonesian higher institutions.
The
main purpose of this program is to increase and foster interest in Bahasa
Indonesia and Indonesian culture among citizens from other countries.
The
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Brussels was established in 1950,
following the recognition of Indonesia’s independence by Belgium in 1949.
The first Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia was Anak Agung Gede Agung,
who held the office from 1950 to 1953. The Mission of the Republic of Indonesia
to the European Community was officially established on 18 August 1990
with the enactment of Decree of the President of the Republic of Indonesia
Number 35 of 1990. In
order to be eligible applicants must be able to communicate in English and
Bahasa Indonesia is required.
Study
Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded to study Bahasa Indonesia, Arts, Crafts
and particular subject in 54 selected Indonesian Higher Education Institutions
in different cities in Indonesia.
Course
Level: Scholarship is available for one year non-degree programme in
selected Indonesian higher institutions.
Scholarship
Award:
Students
monthly stipend will be divided into 2 groups of area: Area 1 Rp. 2.850.000,-
(Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Denpasar, Makassar, Manado), Area 2 Rp.
2.450.000,- (Aceh, Padang, Palembang,Purwokerto, Semarang, Yogyakarta,
Surakarta, Malang, Samarinda)
Students
will be provided with accommodation and transportation during the Orientation
Program if time arrival in time with the schedule from the Ministry of
Education and Culture.
Students
will get settlement allowance when attending the Orientation Program.
Students
legal permit arrangement with the help of the Host University will be supported
by Ministry of Education and Culture.
Students
may seek assistance from Host University in finding a house/room to rent which
is included in monthly stipend.
Eligibility: Each
student has to fulfill these requirements as the follows
Preferably
Student:
Completed
secondary education or its equivalent;
Minimum
age 17 years and Not older than 35 years of age;
Unmarried;
Able
to communicate in English and additional Bahasa Indonesia is required (Proven
by English Language Proficiency Certificate : TOEFL/ TOEIC/IELTS or OTHER
CERTIFICATE if applicable);
In
good health as proven by Medical Certificate;
Have
basic knowledge of the field you’re applying.
Nationality: Foreign
students from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia
can apply for this Darmasiswa scholarship.
College
Admission Requirement:
Entrance
Requirement: In order to be eligible applicant must be a student as proven by
recommendation letter from host university and recent transcript.
English
Requirement: Applicants must be able to communicate in English and Bahasa
Indonesia is required.
Indonesian Scholarships
How
to Apply: Prospective students are required to register at the embassy
/consulate in general in the country of the origin of the students who are not
the student’s home country is not allowed to be registered through the
Indonesian embassy /consulate general in the participating countries
(non-citizenship). Students must submit a complete application package that
includes all the following items:-
1.Curriculum
vitae/resume;
2.Medical
certificate
3.Passport
valid at least 18 months from time of arrival in Indonesia (estimated arrival :
1st August 2017);
4.Recommendation
Letter From Education Institution / Professional Institution on official
letterhead and signature (in English);
5.Last
academic transcript and certificates (in English);
6.Language
certificate (if applicable);
7.Other
certificates that related to the field you’re applying (if applicable);
8.Writing
essay about purpose of study (in english or bahasa Indonesia maximum 500
words).
9.Application
Form
Application
Deadline: The application deadline is February 9, 2017.