Darmasiswa

DARMASISWA

DARMASISWA is a one-year non-degree scholarship program offered by the Indonesian government to all non-Indonesian citizens
from countries which Indonesia has diplomatic relations with to study Indonesian language, arts, music, crafts and other specific
subjects at 72 Indonesian Higher Education Institutions selected in various cities in Indonesia. This program is organized by the Ministry
of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (MoECRT), Ministry of Finance (MoF), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of
the Republic of Indonesia.

The main objective of the Darmasiswa program is to increase and cultivate interest in Indonesian Language and Indonesian Culture
among citizens from other countries. It is also designed to increase mutual understanding and provide stronger cultural bonds between
different nations.

DARMASISWA

A .PROCEDURE

Prospective awardees are required to register and submit all documents in Darmasiswa official website apply.darmasiswa.kemdikbud.go.id

B. PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Online Registration (19/02/2024 - 07/04/2024)

Interview & Administration at Indonesian Embassy
(08/042024 - 21/04/2024)

Selection by the University (22/04/2024 - 05/05/2024)

Announcement (20/05/2024)

Attendance confirmation (20/05/2024 - 09/06/2024)

Final Announcement (10/06/2024)

Flight itinerary confirmation (10/06/2024 - 09/08/2024)

Pre-Departure Briefing at Indonesian Embassy (August 2024)

Orientation program at Jakarta, Indonesia (29 - 30/08/2024)

Lecture Starts (Early of September 2024)

C. INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE TICKET

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology does not provide the International Airfare to/from Indonesia.

D. QUALIFICATIONS

Foreign nationals
Completed secondary education or its equivalent.
Minimum age 18 years, with a maximum age limit of 32 years (special for this year).
Able to communicate in English (Proven by English Language Proficiency Certificate: TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS or OTHER CERTIFICATE if applicable).
In good health as proven by a Medical Certificate.
Have basic knowledge of the applied field.
Have strong interest in learning the applied field.
Not registered as Darmasiswa’s Alumni.
Not registered as KNB’s Alumni.
Not currently studying in Indonesia.
Not currently working in Indonesia.

E. COVERAGE

The monthly living allowance that will be received by awardees is IDR 4,700,000/month, book allowance is IDR 2,000,000 (oneoff), settlement allowance is IDR 4,700,000 (one-off).
Awardees will be provided with accommodation and transportation during the Orientation Program if their time of arrival aligns with the schedule provided by the MoECRT.
Awardees are advised to bring extra money (better in USD) for their personal unforeseen expenses in Indonesia.

F. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Curriculum vitae/resume (template provided in Darmasiswa website)
Medical certificate (in English)
Passport valid at least 18 months from the time of applying
Recommendation Letter from Education Institution / Professional Institution on official letterhead and signature (in English)
Latest academic transcript and certificates (in English)
English language proficiency certificate (if applicable)
Certificates related to the applied field (if applicable)
Photo passport (color)
Essay about applicant's purpose of study (in English or Bahasa Indonesia maximum 500 words).
A full body video that shows the applicant explaining her/his motivation to join the program and what she/he will contribute as an ambassador of Indonesian culture after graduating (video must not exceed 2 minutes duration and can be in English or Bahasa Indonesia).