Darmasiswa Program
Any participant interested to join Darmasiswa Program at Semarang State University can apply directly to Darmasiswa Program official website here (www.darmasiswa.diknas.go.id) or to Indonesian Embassy in participant’s country.
Qualifications of Applicants
1. Fill out application form
2. Not more than 35 years old
3. Completed secondary education or its equivalent
4. Copy of academic transcript
5. In good health as proved by Medical Certificate
6. Passport size color photograph (5 pieces)
7. Full-page copy of passport valid for at least 18 months from time of arrival in Indonesia
8. Able to communicate in English and have a basic knowledge of the field they’re applying for
The Scholarship
1. Each participant will receive monthly allowance Rp 1.500.000,00 (one million and five hundred thousand rupiah).
2. Each participant is advised to bring enough money in US dollar for unexpected additional expenses in Indonesia.
3. The Ministry of National Education (MoNE) will not provide health insurance; therefore the participants are expected to have the International insurance.
Program Schedule
1. Bundle of candidate’s application shall be submitted before 26 February each year
2. Selection shall be conducted on the beginning of March each year
3. The announcement is on the beginning of April each year
4. Confirmation of participants’ agreement is on the beginning of June each year
5. The arrival of participants shall be on the beginning of August each year
6. Orientation program shall be conducted on the beginning of August each year
7. Classes will be conducted from September 2010 until July each year
Visa Arrangement
Visa used for joining this program is a Short-Visit Visa (VITAS) that can be obtained through the Embassy of Republic of Indonesia where the participants live. This visa should be converted to Stay-Permit for 1 (one) year upon arrival in Indonesia through the Immigration Office where the participants study.
The participants are prohibited to use a Tourist Visa to study in Indonesia since it will have effect in processing the Stay-Permit.