Darmasiswa scholarship program

DARMASISWA is a scholarship program offered to foreign students from
countries which have a diplomatic relationship with Indonesia.
Participants can study Bahasa Indonesia, arts, music and crafts and
choose one of 44 different universities located in different cities in
Indonesia. This program is organised by the Ministry of National
Education (MoNE) in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs
(DFA).

The DARMASISWA program began in 1974 as part of an ASEAN (Association
of South East Asian Nations) initiative, admitting only students from
ASEAN. However, in 1976 the 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 a diplomatic relationship with Indonesia. To
date, more than 75 countries have participated in the program.

The main purpose of the DARMASISWA program is to promote and increase
an 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.

There are two Darmasiswa programs:

REGULAR PROGRAM (one year). Courses are conducted from first week of
September 2009 to the end of July 2010. Students must be in Indonesia
a week prior to the commencement of the course for an orientation
program.

SHORT PROGRAM (six months). Courses are conducted from first week of
September 2009 to the end of January 2010 OR from first week of
February 2010 to end of July 2010. Students must be in Indonesia a
week prior to the commencement of the course for an orientation
program.

HOW TO APPLY

Prerequisites:
1. Be able to communicate in English
2. Be not more than 35 years of age
3. Be in good health, demonstrated by a medical certificate
4. Have a basic knowledge of the field they're applying for
5. Have completed secondary education or its equivalent

Interested Applicants should first register online at
http://darmasiswa.diknas.go.id After registering online, you MUST
inform the closest Indonesian Embassy/Consulate General to be
approved. Completed application forms and other documents should be
submitted to the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in
Sydney for applicants in NEW SOUTH WALES, SOUTH AUSTRALIA &
QUEENSLAND.

The deadline for applications to be lodged with the Consulate General
in Sydney is MONDAY, 30 MARCH 2009.

For more information about the program & application procedures,
registration and forms please visit http://darmasiswa.diknas.go.id/

Information Section
Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia
236 Maroubra Road
Maroubra NSW 2035
Tel. (61 2) 9344 9933
Website. www.indonesianconsulatesydney.org.au