Thank you for your interest in Darmasiswa Scholarship Programs funded by the Government
of Republic Indonesia through the Ministry of National Education (MoNE). To facilitate your application,
please review the information in this package carefully.
General Information
Darmasiswa Scholarship Program is an initiative to build partnerships and increase mutual understanding through study and international education experience. The program was launched in 1974, initially only for ASEAN countries. Due to immediate success, the program was offered to young generation of all friends of Indonesia around the world.
For academic year 2010 – 2011, Darmasiswa Scholarship Programs will grant scholarships – including American youths - wishing to undertake study - non-degree programs - in one of the following fields: Indonesian language (Bahasa Indonesia), dance, music, arts and crafts in selected Indonesia universities/colleges teacher training centers. For those who intend to study and enroll a degree program at Indonesian universities, the Government of Indonesia also offers a six-month Indonesian language bridging course. The scholarship recipients will have an opportunity to broaden their experience by living in a cross-cultural environment. They will be eligible for free tuition and other instructional fees, modest living allowance to cover accommodation and other living expenses. However, they will not be allowed to take employment opportunities, undertake side-research, or involve in political activities.
The Programs
Individuals interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree program at Indonesian universities, please visit the Website of Directorate General of Higher Education, MoNE, at www.dikti.org
For the academic year 2010 - 2011, the Ministry of National Education is offering two categories of Darmasiswa Scholarship Programs:
- Darmasiswa Regular Program,
Regular program is a one-year scholarship program offered to foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relations with Indonesia to study Indonesian language, traditional music, traditional dance, and Indonesian craft in participating Indonesian Higher Education Institutions.
- Darmasiswa Short Course Program
Short Course program is a six-month scholarship program offered to foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relations with Indonesia to study Bahasa Indonesia in participating Indonesian Higher Education Institutions.
Eligibility
Interested applicants must:
- Be non-Indonesian citizen
- be under 35 years of age
- have completed Secondary Education or its equivalent
- have a basic knowledge of the proposed field of study
- be in good health as proved by Medical Examination Record
- be able to communicate in English
Requirements
Prior to traveling to Indonesia, scholarship recipients must:
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Receive a letter of acceptance from the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Indonesia
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Meet Indonesian immigration requirements for temporary resident visa
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Not be pregnant when traveling to Indonesia to begin study
In Indonesia, the scholarship recipients must:
- Abide the condition of the scholarship and the rules of Indonesian university/college/teacher training center
- Abide the rules and regulation governing a temporary resident visa
- Act in a way that will not bring dispute to Indonesian government or institutions, and
- Return home at the end of the award period
Health Insurance and Flight Ticket
The Ministry will provide limited health insurance or health coverage; therefore the participants are expected to have international insurance. The ministry does not provide flight tickets to and from Indonesia.
Application Checklists
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One original and two copies of completed and signed Application Form provided by Ministry of National Education through the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate General Offices;
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Five pieces of the applicant's recent photographs (size 4X6 cm);
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Three copies of Medical Examination Records;
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Three copies of official transcript from senior high school, college or university attended;
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Three copies of passport with a validity for a least two years;
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Send the above documents in one envelope to one of the following addresses:
- Online application at
www.darmasiswa.diknas.go.id
- Education and Cultural Attache Office
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
2020 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
Tel.: (202) 775 5232 or (202) 775 5230
Fax: (202) 775 5235
Website: www.embassyofindonesia.org
or www.darmasiswa.diknas.go.id
- Consulate General in New York
5 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10021
Tel. : (212) 879 0600
Fax.: (212) 570 6206
Website: www.indonesianewyork.org
- Consulate General in Los Angeles
3457 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Tel: (213) 383 5126
Fax.: (213) 487 3971
Website: www.kjri-la.net
- Consulate General in Houston
10900 Richmond Avenue
Houston, TX 77057
Tel.: (713) 785-1691
Fax.: (713) 780 8644
Website: www.indonesiahouston.org
- Consulate General in San Francisco
1111 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
Tel.: (415) 474 9571
Fax.: (415) 441 4320
Website: www.kjrisfo.org
- Consulate General in Chicago
211 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
Tel.: (312) 920 1880
Fax.: (312) 920 1881
Website: www.indonesiachicago.org
Visa
To study in Indonesia, the Darmasiswa participant is required to have a social visit visa issued by the Indonesian Embassy in the participant's country of residence. Upon arrival in Indonesia, the Darmasiswa participant's passport has to be submitted to the Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation, Ministry of National Education, for necessary arrangements in obtaining recommendations of the State Secretariat and the Directorate General of Immigration, Departement of Law and Human Rights.
The participants are prohibited to apply for tourist visa for study purpose.
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