About Darmasiswa

DARMASISWA is a one year non-degree scholarship program offered by the Indonesian government to all foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Bahasa Indonesia, arts, music, crafts and particular subject in 54 selected Indonesian Higher Education Institutions (HE) in different cities in Indonesia. This program organized by the Ministry of Education and Culture (MoEC) in Cooperation with Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).

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 80 countries

The main purpose of the Darmasiswa program is to increase and foster interest in Bahasa Indonesia and Indonesian culture among citizens from other countries. It has also been designed to enhance mutual understanding and provide stronger cultural ties among different countries.

I. SCHEDULES OF PROGRAM ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2016/2017

II. VISA ARRANGEMENT

The Darmasiswa student is required to have a Social Visit Visa (VKSB) for 60 days issued by the Indonesian Embassy in the student’s country of origin. Upon arrival in Indonesia, the Darmasiswa student’s passport has to be submitted to the Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation, Ministry of Education and Culture, for necessary arrangements in obtaining recommendations of the State Secretariat and the Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Law and Human Rights.
The students are prohibited to apply for Tourist Visa or On-Arrival Visa for study purpose.

III. COVERAGE OF SCHOLARSHIP

Monthly allowance will be received by student is Rp 2.000.000,00 (two million rupiah).

a. Living Cost : Rp. 1.200.000
b. Book Allowances : Rp. 200.000
c. Local Transport : Rp. 200.000
d. Medical/Health Care : Rp. 200.000
e. Pocket Money : Rp. 200.000

The student is advised to bring enough money in US dollar for unexpected additional expenses in Indonesia.

IV. QUALIFICATIONS OF STUDENTS

Each student has to fulfill these requirements as the follows:
a. Student
b. Completed secondary education or its equivalent
c. Not older than 30 years of age (Born after 1 January 1986)
d. Unmarried
e. Able to communicate in English and additional Bahasa Indonesia is required
f. In good health as proven by Medical Certificate
g. Have basic knowledge of the field you’re applying for.

V. PROCEDURES

The applicant should register through the following procedures:
Prospective students are required to register at the Embassy / Consulate General in the country of origin of students, and 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).

VI. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Student must submit a complete application package that includes all the following items:
a. Completed admission application form.
b. Two references from Higher Education Institution on official letterhead and signature in English.
c. Copy of academic transcript and certificates (in English).
d. Copy passport valid at least 18 months from time of arrival in Indonesia.
e. Curriculum vitae/resume.
f. Passport size color photograph (5 pieces).
g. Language certificate (TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS).
All documents must be submitted to Indonesian Embassy/Consulate General in residence to be selected; afterward Indonesian Embassy/Consulate General will send the selected documents to:

Darmasiswa Scholarship Secretariat
Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation
Secretariat General
Ministry of Education and Culture
C Building, 6th Floor
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Senayan, Jakarta
Telp./Fax. (+62-21) 5724707
Website: http://darmasiswa.kemdikbud.go.id
email: darmasiswa_kln@yahoo.com

VII. ACCOMODATION

The Ministry of Education and Cultural doesn’t provide the accommodation for students.

VIII. ARRIVAL IN INDONESIA

The Ministry of Education and Culture does not provide the return International airfare to Indonesia. We only provide the transportation from Jakarta to place of study; however the transportation from place of study to Jakarta after completion of study will be carried out by students.

IX. HEALTH INSURANCE

The Ministry of Education and Culture (MoEC) will not provide health insurance; therefore the students must have the all risks International insurance.

Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation,
Ministry of Education and Culture