[Call for Applicants ]: “Darmasiswa RI 2017, Indonesian Scholarship Program”

by GLOBAL_1 | Feb 2, 2017 | Announcement, Hot News, News, Outbound

Application for Darmasiswa Scholarship 2017/2018 is oficially opened!

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.

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 been designed to provide stronger cultural links and understanding among participating countries.

For the academic year 2017 – 2018, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia once more invites the foreign students to participate in the Darmasiswa Scholarship at several universities in Indonesia. The program will commence in September 2017. Detailed information concerning the scholarship and the necessary forms can be downloaded from the links below www.io.undip.ac.id

Prospective students  are  required  to  register  and  submit  all documents in Darmasiswa RI official website apply  darmasiswa.kemdikbud.go.id.   For students who are not  in  the  student’s  home  country  is  not  allowed  to  be registered  through  the  Indonesian Embassy/Consulate General  in  the  participating  countries  (non-citizenship). Online registration will proceed from 9 December 2016 – 9 February 2017.

Required documents:

1. Curriculum vitae/resume.
2. Medical certificate.
3. Passport valid at  least  18  months  from  time  of  arrival  in Indonesia  (estimated  arrival  :  1st  August  2017).
4. Recommendation Letter From  Education  Institution/Professional  Institution  on  official  letterhead and signature  (in  English).
5. Last academic transcript and certificates (in English).
6. Language certificate (if applicable).
7. Other certificates that  related  to  the  field  you’re  applying (if  applicable).
8. Writing essay about  purpose  of  study  (in  english or bahasa  Indonesia  maximum  500  words).

Important Dates:

1. Online Registration (9 December 2016-9 February 2017)
2. Interview at The Embassy of Republic of Indonesia (13 February-3 March 2017)
3. First Option Academic Selection (4 March-10 March 2017)
4. Second Option Academic Selection (13 March-31 March 2017)
5. Announcement of The Selection Results (7 April 2017)
6. Confirmation of Participant (8 April-16 June 2017)
7. Submitting Flight Itinirary (8 April-1 August 2017)
8. Orientation (August 2017)
9. Commencement Program (September 2017)