DARMASISWA
"Indonesian Scholarship Programme"
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION
REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
The "Darmasiswa" programme has been
offered by the Indonesian Government for foreign students
from friendly countries to study in Indonesia. The program
first began in 1974 and was initially only for students from
ASEAN countries. In 1976 the program was expanded and students
from other countries in the continents like Europe, America
and Australia were encouraged to apply. Following are some
information on the "Darmasiswa" programme offered
by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia
What is "Darmasiswa" ?
"Darmasiswa" is a special scholarship
scheme offered by the Government of Indonesia to students
from friendly countries who are interested in the cultural
aspects of Indonesia. It is special because the scholarship
scheme is intended only for those who are interested in learning
and/or studying :
a. the Indonesian language or the local languages of Indonesia;
b. Indonesian traditional dances;
c. Indonesian traditional music;
d. the art of playing Indonesian traditional musical instruments;
e. the art of shadow-puppet playing (or pedalangan);
f. Indonesian traditional crafts.
A non-degree programme
The "Darmasiswa" is offered to pursue a non-degree
programme of one year duration at the most.
Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements :
a. Age limit: 35 years or less.
b. Minimum education: completed higher secondary level of
education
c. Basic knowledge : should have some basic knowledge of the
subject one is interested in
d. Application : interested candidates must fill in an application
form available at the Indonesian Embassy. The application
form, duly filled in, must be submitted through the Indonesian
Embassy, no later than 30th November with the following attachments
:
1. Duly filled in medical- examination forms,
proving that one is in good health. These forms are available
at the Embassy.
2. Ten (10) photographs (recent) of 4x6 cm’s measurements
and eight (8) of 2x3 cm’s.
The Amount of Scholarship
Successful applicants are notified mid year and travel to
Indonesia to commence their studies in August/September. They
will receive a monthly allowance to cover expenses (excluding
tuition fees). For those whose programme lasts more than three
(3) months, an additional allowance will be provided for clothing.
International Travel Costs
The Government of Indonesia cannot provide financial assistance
for international travel. The applicant must seek his/her
own source(s) of funds for international travel from and to
his/her country of origin.
Visa Requirements
The visa required for this programme is the "Visa Berdiam
Sementara (or temporary residence visa).
The applicant must have this type of visa before coming to
Indonesia. The Ministry of National Education and the Directorate
General of Immigration in Jakarta will take care of the study
visa after having received the visa application submitted
by the applicant, addressed to the Directorate General of
Immigration in Jakarta, through the Indonesian Embassy where
the applicant resides.
List of tertiary education institutions
open to Darmasiswa scholarship holders
1. University of Indonesia (Universitas Indonesia),
Kampus Baru UI, Depok 16424
Subjects offered:
-The Indonesian language (Bahasa Indonesia).
2. Padjadjaran University (Universitas Padjadjaran),
Jalan Dipati Ukur no. 35, Bandung.
Subjects offered:
- Bahasa Indonesia
- The local language (Sundanese)
3. Bandung Dance Academy (Akademi Seni Tari Indonesia),
Jalan Buah Batu no. 212, Bandung
Subjects offered :
- Traditional dances, traditional music, and
- Karawitan (the art of playing traditional musical instruments).
4. Gadjah Mada University (Universitas Gadjah Mada),
Kompleks Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta 55821
Subjects offered:
- Bahasa Indonesia
- The local language (Javanese)
5. The Indonesian Art Institute (Institut Seni Indonesia),
Jalan Parangtritis, Km. 6.5 Kotak Pos 210, Yogyakarta
Subjects offered :
- Traditional dances
- Handicraft
6. Eleventh of March University (Universitas Sebelas Maret),
Jalan lr. Sutami no. 36 Kentingan, Jebres, Surakarta (Solo)
Subjects offered :
- Bahasa Indonesia
- The local language (Javanese)
- Fine Art
7. College of Indonesian Art (Sekolah Tinggi Seni Indonesia),
Kentingan, Jebres, Surakarta (Solo)
Subjects offered :
- Traditional dances
- Traditional music
- Karawitan
- Pedalangan (the art of shadow-puppet playing)
8. Udayana University (Universitas Udayana),
Jalan Panglima Besar Sudirman, Denpasar, Bali
Subjects offered :
- Bahasa Indonesia
- The local language (Balinese)
9. College of Indonesian Art (Institut Seni Indonesia),
Denpasar, Jalan Nusa Indah, Denpasar, Bali.
Subjects offered :
- Traditional dances
- Traditional music and karawitan.
10. Indonesian "Karawitan" Art Academy (Akademi
Seni Karawitan Indonesia), Padang Panjang, Jalan Puti Bungsu
no. 35, Padang Panjang.
Subjects offered :
- Karawitan traditional music
- Traditional dances
Arrival in Indonesia
Upon arrival in Indonesia, the prospective recipient of the
Darmasiswa scholarship is requested to report to the Bureau
for International Co-operation and Public Relation at the
following address:
Biro Kerjasama Luar Negeri dan Humas
Sekretariat Jenderal
Departemen Pendidikan Nasional
Gedung C, Lantai 7
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Senayan, Jakarta 10270
Phone/Fax. : ++62-21-5738181
The purpose of this visit is to enable the bureau
to complete the necessary paper work before the prospective
recipient stalls with his/her academic activities. He/she
must have with him/her, the passport and some recent photographs.
Additional information
1. Participants are usually met at the Jakarta Soekamo-Hatta
International Airport if prior notification is given to the
Bureau for International Co-operation and Public Relation
at the address given above. Do not forget to ask the Indonesian
Embassy in Berlin to do it for you.
2. Recipients of the Darmasiswa are strongly urged not to
bung their spouses or any member of the family considering
that the subsistence allowance provided is just enough for
one person. Furthermore the presence of an extra person might
cause accommodation problems.
3. For your information, the Indonesian Government levies
a tax (called "Fiskal") in the amount of Rp 2,000,000
(two million rupiahs) on Indonesian residents leaving the
country. Recipients of the Darmasiswa are exempted from this
tax when they are ready to return to their home countries
after finishing their programme in Indonesia. Mind you, this
exemption is given only once and applies only to those who
are recipients of the Darmasiswa!
4. The Ministry of National Education of the republic of Indonesia
is not responsible in any way for persons accompanying recipients
of the Darmasiswa proper.
5. Regarding accommodation, we should inform you that a number
of those who rent their houses or rooms would commonly want
to have advance payment for 6-12 months. Therefore, it is
advisable that you bring some money of your own, let’s
say, around € 500,00,- |
