The National Department Of Education in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is granting to 750 foreign students to obtain a scholarship to study in Indonesia. The Darmasiswa RI program is a scholarship program funded by the government of Indonesia and open to all foreign students from countries with which Indonesia has friendly relations, to study Indonesian languages, arts, music and crafts.
Participants can choose to study at any of state universities and colleges participating in the program.
The Darmasiswa RI program consist in 2 (two) scholarship schemes, namely:
- Regular-Darmasiswa RI scholarship Program
List of Universities
Regular program is one-year scholarship program offered to foreign student from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Indonesian language, traditional music, traditional dance, and Indonesian craft in selected Indonesian Higher Education Institution. - Short Course-Darmasiswa RI scholarship Program
Short Course program is a six-moths scholarship program offered to foreign student from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Bahasa Indonesia in selected Indonesian Higher Education Institutions.
A. Rights and Duties of the students
1. Free of tuition fee
2. Monthly allowance
3. Participants may seek assistance from their own university in finding house/room to rent.
4. Participants are requested to inform the Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation, Ministry of National Education regarding date and time of arrivals to Indonesia for pick up arrangement
5. Signing a statement of declaration provided by the Embassy/Consulate before leaving for Indonesia
6. Signing a contract letter provided by Ministry of National Education when arriving in Indonesia.
B. Schedule
1. Bundle of candidate's application shall be submitted before the end of February 2010.
2. Selection shall be conducted on the beginning of March 2010
3. The announcement is on the beginning of April 2010
4. Confirmation of participants' agreement is on the beginning of June 2010
5. The arrival of participants shall be on the beginning of August 2010
6. Orientation program shall be conducted on the beginning of August 2010
7. Classes will be conducted from September 2010 until July 2011
8. For University of Indonesia, class will be conducted on beginning of July 2010
9. For participants of Short Course program class will be conducted as follow:
-> Period I (August 2010 - January 2011)
-> Period II (February 2011 - July 2011
VISA ARRANGEMENT
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.
ACCOMODATION
- The Ministry of National Education doesn't provide the accommodation for participants.
- The participants have to find their own accommodation assisted by the higher education institution during their study.
- The participants may rent a house/room in accordance with their preference and financial capacity.
COVERAGE OF SCHOLARSHIP
- Free of tuition fee
- Allowance on living cost of Rp 1.500.000,00 (one million and five hundred thousand rupiah)
The participant is advised to bring enough money in US dollar for an unexpected additional expenses in Indonesia
PROCEDURES
The applicant can apply online using the following
address: www.darmasiswa.diknas.go.id or filling out application form available at the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate General in the country of residence. In case the applicants apply online, he/she should notify the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate General.
QUALIFICATIONS OF PARTICIPANTS
- Application Form.
- Copy of academic transcript.
- The maximum age is 35 years
- In good health as proved by Medical Certificate.
- Passport size color photograph (5 pieces)
- Full-page copy of passport valid for at least 18 months from time of arrival in Indonesia
- Ability to communicate in English
The documents of applicants will be addressed to :
Head of Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation
Secretariat General
Ministry of National Education
C Building, 7' Floor
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman,
Senayan — Jakarta
Telp./Fax. (+62-21) 5738181, 5709445/46, 5724707
Website: http://www.darmasiswa.diknas.go.id
and mail to : darmasiswa_kln@yahoo.com
Or
Director of Public Diplomacy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Jalan Taman Pejambon No. 6
Jakarta - Indonesia
Telp. (62-21) 3813480,
Fax. (62-21) 3858035
ARRIVAL IN INDONESIA
The Government of the Republic of Indonesia, in this term is Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation, The Ministry of National Education does not provide the return International airfare to Indonesia.
HEALTH INSURANCE
The Ministry of National Education (MoNE) will not provide any health insurance, therefore the participants are expected to have the International insurance.
Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation,
Ministry of National Education
A. GOAL
The Tenth Conference of Heads of States of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) countries held on 1-6 September 1992 concluded among others the idea of providing scholarships by the Ministry of Education and Culture, which is now the Ministry of National Education (MONE). The scholarship is aimed to strengthen the relationship and mutual cooperation among the members of NAM countries, to reciprocate scholarship programs provided by other countries. for Indonesian citizens, and to provide stronger cultural links between these nations.
B. STUDY PROGRAMS
The scholarship is offered to postgraduate students (Master Degree) to study at one of the universities in Indonesia for 3 years, consisting of one year of the Indonesian Language and Preparatory Programs and 2 years of Master Program with the arrangement below.
1. Fields of study (be advised that not every university offers the following fields of study)
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a. Humanities
(1) Literary studies
(2) Linguistics
(3) History
(4) Philosophy
(5) Anthropology
(6) Cultural Studies
b. Science
(1) Biology
(2) Physics
(3) Geography
(4) Chemistry
(5) Remote sensing
(6) Computer
(7) Mathematics
(8) Statistics
(9) Environmental Sciences
(10) Public Health
(11) Sports science
(12) Medical Studies
(13) Pharmacy Studies
c. Agricultural Sciences
(1) Agricultural Economics
(2) Agronomy
(3) Soil Science
(4) Plant Pathology
(5) Entomology
(6) Forestry
(7) Animal Science
(8) Veterinary Science
(9) Agricultural Engineering
(10) Food Science & Technology
(11) Estate Crop Product Technology
(12) Marine Science
(13) Fisheries
d. Social Science
(1) Public Administration
(2) Political Science
(3) Sociology
(4) Psychology
(5) Economic Development Study
(6) Management
(7) Law
(8) International Relations
(9) Accounting
(10) Communication and Media Studies
(11) Community Empowerment Studies
e. Engineering
(1) Chemical Engineering
(2) Civil Engineering
(3) Architectural Engineering
(4) Electrical Engineering and Informatics
(5) Mechanical Engineering
(6) Geological Engineering
(7) Naval Architect Engineering
(8) Environmental Engineering
(9) Informatics Engineering
f. Education
(1) Education Management
(2) Education Research and Evaluation
(3) Social Science Education
(4) Natural Science Education
(5) Mathematics Education
(6) Vocational and Technology Education
(7) Out of School Education/Informal Education
(8) Applied Linguistic
(9) History Education
(10) Instructional Education
(11) Indonesian Education
(13) Sports Education
(14) Educational Science
(15) Primary School Teacher Education
g. Multi-disciplinary Studies
(1) Performing Arts and Arts Studies
(2) Comparative Religious Studies
(3) Tourism Studies
(4) Bio Technology
2. Study Sessions
a. Indonesia Language : 8 Months
b. Master Preparatory Programs : 4 Months
c. Master Programs : 24 Months (4 Semester)
3. Research
a. Research in the framework of the graduate program should be carried out in Indonesia.
b. Should the research be carried in the respective home country, all the cost will be student’s responsibility.
4. Language
All lectures and thesis writing will be in the Indonesian language.
C. SCHOLARSHIP
I. Scholarship coverage
- Settlement Allowance will be given upon arrival in Indonesia
- While taking the Indonesian language course and preparatory programs, student will get Rp. 1.500.000,-month (cost of living only)
- During their Master Programs in Indonesia, students will get monthly stipend as follows:
- Living Cost (net/monthly) = Rp. 1.500.000,-
Research Allowance = Rp. 400.000,-> (to be given at the begining of the third semester)
Books = Rp. 350.000,- - The tuition fee will be covered by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia for 36 months
- A round-trip international airfare (economic class) from the international airport of the students’ home countries to Indonesia including local transport to the host university.
a. Financial assistance
b. Health Insurance
(i) The students are eligible to check up their health condition at a public health center referred by the host university
(ii) Health insurance given to the students is based on the recommended doctor’s statement In case students should see specialists including dentists, eye specialists and maternity specialists, they should bear all the cost.
2. Schedule
a. The scholarship will be given for a maximum of 36 months with the following schedule
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No. |
Activity |
Duration |
Schedule |
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1. 2. 3. |
Indonesian Language Course Preparatory Programs Master Program |
8 month 4 month 24 month |
Sept ’10 – April ‘11 May ’11 – August ‘11 Sept ’11 – Agust ‘13 |
D. REQUIREMENTS
- The maximum age is 35 years
- Has a bachelor degree or it equivalent
- Copies of the diploma and academic transcripts (translated into English) for bachelor degree holders
- A TOEFL score of 450 or equivalent (the certificate being attached)
- A Health certificate from recognized medical doctors in the respective home countries
- Completes and submits the application form and must be nominated by the respective government
- If successful, while studying in Indonesia:
- will comply with the Indonesian Government and host university regulations
- will not work or join any political activity
- agrees not to change the place of study and study program selected
- Students who have already enrolled or participated in this program are not eligible for this program.
E. APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE
1. Submitted documents:
a. The completed application form
b. official letter of the candidate nomination from the respective candidates’ government official
c. Photocopy of passport
d. Certified photocopy of diploma and academic transcripts (translated into English)
e. TOEFL score certificate obtained within the last 12 months
2. The completed application form and all the supporting documents above must be sent to:
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Head Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation Director of Public Diplomacy |
through the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate in the respective countries.
The candidates can also apply on-line through the website: www.knb.diknas.go.id and
email: knb_pkln@diknas.go.id
3. All documents must be received by the Bureau for Planning and International Cooperation, Ministry of National Education not later than mid May, 2010
4. Selection will be conducted in by the end of May 2010
5. The selection result will be announced by the end of May 2010
6. The students should arrive in Jakarta by mid September 2010
7. Orientation will be organized in September 2010
8. The Indonesian language course will start in mid September 2010
F. ARRIVAL IN INDONESIA
1. International Airfare
The Indonesian Government provides a round-trip international airfare (economic class) from the international airport of the students’ home countries to Jakarta.
2. Visa
a. The students are expected to have a valid passport minimum for 2 years.
b. The students should obtain a VISA from the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate in the home country. It must be at least a social/culture visa. All students are not allowed to use a tourist visa to study in Indonesia because it will raise problems in obtaining permissions to stay in Indonesia.
c. The Indonesian Government (c.q. Ministry of Foreign Affairs) will issue a stay permit to stay for one year and possibly to be extended for the following year until the study is completed.
3. On arrival
a. After obtaining the social/culture visa from the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate in the student’s country of residence, the students are urged to depart for Indonesian as soon as possible
b. Students are required to inform the Bureau for Planning and International Cooperation, Ministry of National Education. Jakarta regarding their schedule of arrival in Indonesia. This is to enable this Bureau to make all necessary arrangements in meeting all students at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
c. Students are strongly advised not to be accompanied by any family member. The monthly stipend provided is only appropriate for one person.
G. RETURN HOME
1. Return home after finishing study
Students who have accomplished their study should contact the Director of the Graduated Program at the University where they belong and will receive an International airfare (from Jakarta to their home countries) from the Indonesian government.
2. Excess Baggage
The Indonesian government does not provide any money for excess baggage and book transportation.
3. Temporary return
When the students return home to visit their family or take data abroad, the students should be allowed to go on a leave. However, during their leave, they will not receive monthly allowance. In this connection, the students are required:
a. to have a recommendation from the head of study program at the university where they belong
b. to have a round-trip international airfare.
c. to cover cost of exit re-entry permit
4. Study drop-out
In case students return home due to some reasons or because their study cannot be completed, the following points should be carried out:
a. Students should inform the Director of Graduated Program at the University where they belong.
b. They should inform the Indonesian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs,
c. They write a letter to explain the problems to respective student’s countries.
d. They must be responsible for the cost of the international airfare.
e. The University has authority to send the student back to their own countries, if the student did not obey the rule of the University.
H. OTHERS MATTERS
1. Prohibition of working or joining political activities
According to Indonesian government regulations, every foreign student is forbidden to work or join political activities.
2. Accomodation
a. The Bureau for Planning and International Cooperation and the University/College will not provide any lodging or board to students. They have to look for their board and lodging themselves.
b. The Bureau, however, will assist students in looking for a suitable boarding house/accommodation.
c. The students may rent a house/room in accordance with their preference and financial capacity.
3. Holiday
The Indonesian government does not provide any costs other than the scholarship. Any other costs for personal reasons or vacations will be the responsibility of the students.
4. Dressing Decency
Students are advised to wear decent/appropriate clothes when visiting a government office.