DARMASISWA RI

“Scholarship Program of Indonesia”

Academic Year 2009 - 2010

Ministry of National Education

Republic of Indonesia
DARMASISWA RI PROGRAM

DARMASISWA is a scholarship program offered to all foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Bahasa Indonesia, arts, music and crafts.

The DARMASISWA program was started in 1974 as part of ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) initiative, admitting only students from ASEAN.  However, this program was extended in 1976 to include students from other countries such as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and USA.  In early 90s, this program was extended further to include all countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia.  Until to date, the number of countries participating in this program is more than 75 countries.

The main purpose of the DARMASISWA program is to promote and increase the interest in the language and culture of Indonesia among the youth of other countries.  It has also been designed to provide stronger cultural links and understanding among participating countries.

The interest of international students to participate in this program keep increasing year by year, especially in the last five years as can been seen as it follows:

1. Year of 2007          =          500 students

2. Year of 2008          =          750 students

3. Year of 2009          =          1,000 students

4. Year of 2010          =          2,000 students

5. Year of 2011          =          3,000 students

6. Year of 2012          =          4,000 students

7. Year of 2013          =          5,000 students

8. Year of 2014          =          7,500 students

9. Year of 2015          =          10,000 students

Darmasiswa RI Program is conducted in 2 schemes, i.e.:

• One-year non-degree program (RI PLUS and RI Regular)
• Six-month non-degree program

THE SCHOLARSHIP COVERS

1. Exemption on tuition fee.

2. Allowance on living cost of Rp 1.000.000,00 (one milion rupiah) per month.

3. Clothing allowance; a once a year payment of Rp 300.000,00 (three hundred thousands rupiah).

* The participant is advised to bring enough money for an unexpected additional expenses in Indonesia, roughly around US$ 1.000.00 (a thousand US dollar) or its equivalent.

QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANTS

The applicants shall:

1. Fill in and submit the application form.

2. Submit copy of academic transcript as well as any other document that certifies a high level of education with their respective certified translation.

3. Submit recommendation on health condition from the local physician.  You can download the form HERE.

4. Submit photo sized 4 x 6 cm (5 pieces).

5. Submit copy of passport valid for at least 18 months at the minimum for whole pages.

6. Have a good command of English (to communicate).

7. Not be older than 35 years.

PROCEDURE

1.   Participants can download the forms from our website HERE and send it to this Embassy along with the pertaining documents, or they can register online FILLING OUT the registration form in the following link:

 http://darmasiswa.diknas.go.id/english/index.php

2. After registering online, it's a MUST for you to inform to the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate General to be legally approved. The applicants are allowed to apply for more than one Higher Education Institutions and submit their complete application forms and other documents to the Embassy or Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia where the applicants reside.
3. For Peruvian, Ecuadorean and Bolivian participants who need further information, please contact the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Lima (51-1) 222-0308/222-0309/222-2822 or via email at cultural@indonesia-peru.org.pe

The documents of applicants who have been selected by the Indonesian Embassy will be submitted to the Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation, Ministry of National Education or the Directorate of Public Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, addressed:

Head Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation
Secretariat General
Department of National Education
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman,
Senayan-Jakarta
Telp./Fax. (62-21) 5724707, 5738181, 5709445/46
Website: http://darmasiswa.diknas.go.id

and mail to : darmasiswa_pkln@diknas.go.id

or
Director of Public Diplomacy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Jalan Taman Pejambon No. 6
Jakarta
Telp. (62-21) 3813480,
Fax. (62-21) 3858035

AIRFARE TICKET

The Government of Republic of Indonesia does not provide airfare tickets for the participants.

HEALTH INSURANCE

The MoNE will provide limited health insurance; therefore the participants are expected to have the international insurance since the organizing committee does not provide it.

2009-2010 MASTER DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP – GOVERNMENT OF INDONESIA

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 scholarship 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.

In 1993, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia started to offer postgraduate (master degree) scholarships to students from the NAM member countries.  Up to 2005, 243 students from 36 countries have completed the NAM scholarship program.

Considering that the international political development has made the use of the term "NAM" irrelevant, this scholarship has been renamed Developing Countries Partnership Scholarship (DCPS) or Beasiswa Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB).

STUDY PROGRAM

The scholarship education program is offered to post graduate students (Master Degree) to study at one of universities in Indonesia for 3 years, consisting of 1 year of the Indonesian Language and Preparatory Programs and 2 years of Master Program with the arrangement below.

Fields of study:
 

STUDY SESSIONS

• Indonesian Language: 8 Months.
• Master Programs Preparatory: 4 Months.
• Master Programs: 24 Months / 4 semesters.

RESEARCH

• Research in the framework of the graduate program should be carried out in Indonesia.
• Should the research be carried out in the student's home country, all the cost of research will be borne by the students.

LANGUAGE

All lectures and thesis writing will be conducted in Indonesian language.

SCHOLARSHIP

Coverage

Financial Assistance

While taking the Indonesian language course and preparatory programs, a student will get Rp. 1.000.000/month (cost of living only).

During their Master Programs in Indonesia, students will get monthly stipend as follows:

1. Cost of Living = Rp. 1.000.000
2. Research Allowance = Rp. 300.000
3. Books Allowance = Rp. 200.000

Health insurance

The students are eligible to check up their health condition at a public health center appointed by the university.

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.

Schedule

The scholarship will be given for a maximum of 36 months with the following schedule:

1. Indonesian Language Course: 8 months (September 2008 - April 2009).
2. Preparatory Programs: 4 months (May- August 2009).
3. Master Programs: 24 months (September 2009- August 2011).

REQUIREMENTS

• The maximum age is 35 years.
• Copies of the Diploma and academic transcripts (translated into English) for bachelor degree holders.
• A TOEFL score of 450 or equivalent (the certificate is attached).
• A health certificate from recognized medical doctors in the respective home countries.
• The completed application form.  The application form can be downloaded HERE.

PROCEDURE OF APLICATIONS

• The students must be officially nominated by their respective government.
• All documents must be sent to the Indonesian Embassy in Peru no later than 10 March 2009.
• The successful applicants will be notified by April 28, 2009.
• The students should arrive in Jakarta by early September 5, 2009.
• The Indonesian language course will begin on September 11, 2009.

ARRIVAL IN INDONESIA
 

International Airfare

The Indonesian Government provides a round trip international airfare (economic class) from the international airport of the student's home countries to Jakarta.

Visa

• The students are expected to have a valid passport minimum for 2 years.
• Visa used for joining this program is a short-visit visa (vitas) that can be gained through the Embassy of Republic of Indonesia where the participants live.  Furthermore, this visa should be conversed to get the stay-permit for 1 (one) year upon the arrival of the participants in Indonesia through the immigration office where the participants study.
• The participants are prohibited to use the Tourist Visa to study in Indonesia, since it will have effect in processing the Stay-Permit.

On arrival

• After obtaining the social/culture visa from the Indonesian Embassy in the student's home country or residence, the students are urged to depart for Indonesian as soon as possible.
• Students are required to inform the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate regarding their schedule of arrival to Indonesia.
• Students are strongly advised not to be accompanied by any family member.  The monthly stipend provided is only appropriate for one person.
   

RETURN HOME

Return home after finishing study

• Students who have accomplished their study should contact the Director of Graduated Program at the University where they belong and will receive an International airfare (from Jakarta to their home countries) from the Indonesian government.
• The Indonesian government does not provide any money for excess baggage and books transportations.

Excess Baggage

The Indonesian Government does not provide any money for excess baggage and book transportations.

Temporary return

When the students return home to visit their family or taking data abroad, the students should be allowed to go on a leave.  However, during their leave, the student will not receive monthly allowance. In this connection, the students are required:

• To have a recommendation from the chairman of study program at the university where they belong.
• To have a round-trip international airfare.

Study drop-out

In case a student return home due to some reasons or because of his/her study could not be accomplished, the following points should be carried out:

• Students should inform the Director of Graduated Program at the University where they belong.
• The students should inform the Indonesian Government trough Department of Foreign Affairs.
• The students should write a letter to explain the problems to the related Institution in the respective student's countries.
• The students must be responsible for the cost of the international airfare.
• The University has authority to return the student back to his/her own country, if the student did not obey the rule of the University.
   

OTHER MATTERS

Prohibition of working or joint political activities

According to Indonesian government regulations, every foreign student is forbidden to work or joint political activities.

Accommodation

• The Ministry of National Education and the University/College will not provide any lodging or board to students.  Students have to look for board and lodging by themselves.
• The Ministry, however, will assist students in looking for a suitable boarding house/accommodation.
• The students may rent a house/room in accordance with his/her preference and financial capacity.

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.

Dress Code

Students are advised to wear decent/appropriate clothes when visiting a government office.

For participants from Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia please contact the Embassy of Indonesia in Peru for more information at cultural@indonesia-peru.org.pe