DARMASISWA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

“DARMASISWA is a scholarship program offered to all foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Bahasa, art and culture. Participants can choose one of selected universities located in different cities in Indonesia. This program is organized by the Ministry of Education and Culture (MoEC) in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).”

Darmasiswa Scholarships Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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 135 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.

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QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS

APPLICANTS QUALIFICATION

  1. Foreign nationals.
  2. Completed secondary education or its equivalent.
  3. Minimum age 18 years and Not older than 27 years of age.
  4. Able to communicate in English (Proven by English Language Proficiency Certificate : TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS or OTHER CERTIFICATE if applicable).
  5. In good health as proven by Medical Certificate.
  6. Have basic knowledge of the applied field.
  7. Have strong interest to learn the applied field.
  8. Not registered as Darmasiswa’s Alumni.
  9. Not currently studying in Indonesia.
  10. Not currently working in Indonesia.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Curriculum vitae/resume.
  2. Medical certificate.
  3. Passport valid at least 18 months from the time of applying.
  4. Recommendation Letter from Education Institution / Professional Institution on official letterhead and with signature (in English).
  5. Last academic transcript and certificates (in English).
  6. Language certificate.
  7. Certificates related to the applied field (if applicable).
  8. Photo passport (color).
  9. Essay about applicant's purpose of study (in English or Bahasa Indonesia maximum 500 words).
  10. A full body video that shows 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 Indonesian).

Further Information

  • Seminar Hall Undiksha Jl. Udayana No. 11 Singaraja-Bali Indonesia 8116
  • +62 362 22570
  • kerjasama@undiksha.ac.id
  • https://bkk.undiksha.ac.id