Darmasiswa is a one-year non-degree scholarship program offered by the Indonesian government to all foreign students from countries that have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study the Indonesian language, arts, and culture. Participants can choose to study in one of the selected universities in different cities. The program is organized by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture (MoEC) in Cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).

The main purpose of the Darmasiswa program is to promote and increase interest in the language and culture of Indonesia among youth from other countries. The program is also designed to enhance mutual understanding and provide stronger cultural ties among different countries.

Schedules

  1. Online registration– Januari 2019 until 1 March 2019 (Choose Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar)
  2. Interview at related Indonesian Embassy/Indonesian Consulate General – 4 March 2019 until 15 March 2019
  3. Selection by the University (online) – 18 March 2019 until 3 April 2019
  4. Announcement  – 10 April 2019
  5. Attendance confirmation – 10 April 2019 until 30 April 2019
  6. Final Announcement – 6 May 2019
  7. Flight itinerary confirmation – 7 May 2019 until 1 August 2019
  8. Arrival at Jakarta, Indonesia – 28 August 2019
  9. Orientation program at Jakarta, Indonesia – 29 until 30 August 2019

This schedule may change any time

Qualifications of Students

Each student has to fulfill these requirements as the follows:

  1. Preferably Student
  2. Completed secondary education or its equivalent
  3. Minimum age 17 years and Not older than 35 years of age
  4. Able to communicate in English and additional Bahasa Indonesia, Proven by English Language Proficiency Certificate : TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS or OTHER CERTIFICATE if applicable (Language certificate is not a mandatory)
  5. In good health as proven by Medical Certificate (medical checkup result)
  6. Unmarried
  7. Have basic knowledge of the field you’re applying

Required Documents

  1. Curriculum vitae/resume
  2. Medical certificate
  3. A valid passport
  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)

Rights and Obligations

RIGHTS

  1. Students monthly stipend will be divided into 2 groups of area: Area 1 Rp. 2.950.000,- (Batam, Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Denpasar, Makassar, Manado, Bogor, Cikarang, Ambon), Area 2 Rp. 2.550.000,- (Aceh, Padang, Palembang,Purwokerto, Semarang, Yogyakarta, Surakarta, Malang, Samarinda)
  2. Students will be provided with accommodation and transportation during the Orientation Program if time arrival in time with the schedule from the Ministry of Education and Culture.
  3. Students will get settlement allowance when attending the Orientation Program.
  4. Students legal permit arrangement with the help of the Host University will be supported by Ministry of Education and Culture.
  5. Students may seek assistance from Host University in finding a house/room to rent which is included in monthly stipend

OBLIGATIONS

  1. Students must sign a statement letter provided by the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate General.
  2. Students are requested to inform the Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation, Ministry of Education and Culture regarding date and time of arrivals to Indonesia for pick up arrangement.
  3. Students must arrive in Indonesia a day before the Orientation Program.
  4. Students will responsible for the accommodation arrangement and immigration expenses if time arrival is not in time with the schedule arranged by Ministry of Education and Culture.
  5. Students must follow the study until the end of the program.
  6. Students must write final report to the Host University and Ministry of Education and Culture after finishing the study in Indonesia.

Academic Regulations

  1. Students must dress courteously and with decency during their study in classroom and on campus (sleeveless tops, shorts and sandals are prohibited)
  2. Cell phones are to be turned off during study in the classroom.
  3. The allowable maximum lateness is 15 minutes.
  4. The minimum class attendance is 75% of the total class sessions per month. Any students who fail to meet the attendance requirement in a certain month are not entitled to the monthly allowance for the subsequent month.
  5. Only students with a minimum class attendance of 75% of the total class sessions for a semester are eligible to sit for the Final/Achievement test.
  6. Permission for nor attending a class session are given to the DRI participants only for the following conditions:
    – illness (a doctor’s written statement must be presented)
    – Parents/Family visit (allowable maximum class absence is 1 week)
    – Immigration matters On duties assigned by the Host University
  7. Altering the selected field of study or host university is not permitted
  8. participants overdue arrival to the University at least 1 week after program started at the University.
  9. Travelling out of Indonesia during academic period of study is not permitted, except for emergency, such as: unexpected death or severe illness of parents and completion of study/graduation ceremony in the origin country
  10. Travelling out of Indonesia is only permitted for 1 (one) time during the academic holidays (allowable maximum leave is 2 weeks)
  11. DRI participants must submit a written final report to the Host University and Ministry of Education and Culture upon their completion of study in Indonesia.
  12. Only participants who meet the academic requirements and sit for the achievement test of their study are awarded a certificate of study or a statement of study completion by the Host University.

Non Academic Regulations

LEGAL

  1. Must comply with the prevailing laws and regulations of the Republic of Indonesia
  2. Must comply with the the existing regulations of the Host University
  3. Must not work/earn a living while studying in Indonesia.
  4. Must not engage in political and criminal activities
  5. Must not get involved with drug trafficking ( either as a drug abuser or trafficker)

SOCIAL

  1. Must not bring along any family members even if it is at their own expense during the study
  2. Must not perform immoral acts
  3. Must be able to adapt and interact with the surrounding people and culture
  4. Must not perform any activities related to certain indoctrination

SANCTIONS

  1. Any participants who commit a violation against the prevailing laws and regulation of the Republic of Indonesia are subject to imposition of sanctions in accordance with the prevailing laws and regulations of the Republic of Indonesia.
  2. Any participants who commit a violation against the existing regulations of the Host University are subject to imposition of sanctions in accordance with the prevailing regulations of the Host University and/or Letter of Reprimand issued by the authority. Host University with the approval from BPKLN may repatriate any participants for their commission of a violation.
  3. Any participants who commit a same violation will be given a Letter of Reprimand 3 (SP3). This violation results in the student being deported.

Sanction

Participants are subject to imposition of sanctions under the following conditions:

  1. Any participants who fail to meet the minimum attendance requirement of 75% of the total class sessions in the previous month are not entitled to the monthly allowance for the subsequent month
  2. Any participants who fail to meet the minimum attendance requirement of 75% of the total class sessions in 1 semester are not eligible to sit for an achievement test and/or receive a certificate.
  3. Any participants who commit a violation against the other academic regulations (exclusive of classroom attendance) for the first time will be given a spoken reprimand by the authority of the Host University. Upon the second violation, the participants will be given a Letter of Reprimand 1 (SP1). Upon the third violation, the participants will be given a Letter of Reprimand 2 (SP2). Upon another violation, the participants will be given a Letter of Reprimand 3 (SP3). Upon issuance of Letter of Reprimand 3 (SP3), the scholarship is terminated and the participants are not eligible to sit for the achievement test of the study and deportation.
  4. Host Universities with the approval from BPKLN may revoke the sponsorship letter and residential/stay permit for any participants upon any violation of regulations or upon the completion of term of study. The participants whose sponsorship letter and residential permit are revoked must return to their origin country at their own expense.

Contact

For information related to Darmasiswa Program in UNISMUH MAKASSAR,

email us at oia@unismuh.ac.id

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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@kemdikbud.go.id or darmasiswa_kln@yahoo.com

Students' Testimony