INDONESIAN SCHOLARSHIP
DARMASISWA
RI PROGRAM:ACADEMIC YEAR 2010/2011
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. Participants can choose one
of 45 different universities located in different
cities in Indonesia. This program is organized by
the Ministry of National Education (MoNE) in cooperation
with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
The DARMASISWA program was started
in 1974 as part of ASEAN (Association of South East
Asian Nations) initiative, admitting only students
from ASEAN. However, in 1976 this program was extended
to include students from other countries such as Australia,
Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and USA. In early
90’s, 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. In 2010, we offer to 750 students who would
like to participate in this program as can be seen
in the following table:
Year Number of Participants Number of countries
2010 750 -
2009 200 50
2008 500 58
2007 450 60
2006 171 43
2005 104 37
2004 86 32
2003 87 34
Darmasiswa RI Program is conducted
in 2 schemes, i.e :
• Regular 1 (One) Year -Darmasiswa RI scholarship
Program
Regular One Year program is a one-year scholarship
program offered to foreign students from countries
which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia
to study Indonesian language and Art (traditional
music, traditional dance, and Indonesian craft) in
selected Indonesian Higher Education Institutions.
• Regular 6 (Six) Months - Darmasiswa RI scholarship
Program
Regular six-month program is a six-month scholarship
program offered to foreign students from countries
which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia
to study Indonesian language in selected Indonesian
Higher Education Institutions.
--= The Scholarship Covers=--
Monthly allowance will be received
by participant is Rp 1.500.000,00 (one million and
five hundred thousand rupiah), and will be transferred
to the University/college where they study.
The participant is advised to bring
enough money in US dollar for unexpected additional
expenses in Indonesia.
--= QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANTS =--
1. Fill out application form
2. Not more than 35 years old
3. Completed secondary education or its equivalent
4. Copy of academic transcript
5. In good health as proved by Medical Certificate
6. Passport size color photograph (5 pieces)
7. Full-page copy of passport valid for at least 18
months from time of arrival in Indonesia
8. Able to communicate in English and have a basic
knowledge of the field they’re applying for
--= PROCEDURE =--
The applicant should apply through
the following procedures:
1. Indonesian Embassy/Consulate General in the country
of residence.
2. Visit the website at: www.darmasiswa.diknas.go.id,
applicants should notify to the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate
General before applying online.
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
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
--= Health Insurance=--
The Ministry of National Education
(MoNE) will not provide health insurance; therefore
the participants are expected to have the International
insurance.
Last
Date of Submission: N/A
