Master Scholarships for International Students from Government of Indonesia

GOAL

The Tenth Conference of Heads of States of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) countries held on 1-6 September 1992 concluded among others the idea of providing scholarships by the Ministry of Education and Culture, which is now the Ministry of National Education (MONE). The scholarship is aimed to strengthen the relationship and mutual cooperation among the members of NAM countries, to reciprocate scholarship programs provided by other countries for Indonesian citizens, and to provide stronger cultural links between these nations.

In 1993 the Government of the Republic of Indonesian started to offer postgraduate (master degree) scholarships to students from the NAM member countries.

However, since 2002, after the cold war ended, the scholarship has been offered to citizens of other developing countries such as Thailand, Fiji, South Korea, Suriname, Guyana, Turkey, Vietnam, Vanuatu and attracted more applicants. Over the years up to 2010 was recorded that 582 students from 53 countries have been awarded this scholarship program.

Due to the international political development, the use of the term “NAM” was considered irrelevant, which has resulted into the change of Developing Countries Partnership Scholarship (DCPS) or Beasiswa Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB).

STUDY PROGRAMS

The scholarship is offered to postgraduate students (Master Degree) to study at one of the universities in Indonesia for 3 years, consisting of one year of the Indonesian Language and Preparatory Programs and 2 years of Master Program with the arrangement below.

1. Fields of study (be advised that not every university offers the following fields of study)
   
   1. Humanities
      1. Literary studies
      2. Linguistics
      3. History
      4. Philosophy
      5. Anthropology
      6. Cultural Studies
         
   2. Science
      1. Biology
      2. Physics
      3. Geography
      4. Chemistry
      5. Remote sensing
      6. Computer
      7. Mathematics
      8. Statistics
      9. Environmental Sciences
      10. Public Health
      11. Sports Sciences
      12. Medical Studies
      13. Pharmacy Studies
          
   3. Agricultural Sciences
      1. Agricultural Economics
      2. Agronomy
      3. Soil Science
      4. Plant Pathology
      5. Entomology
      6. Forestry
      7. Animal Science
      8. Veterinary Science
      9. Agricultural Engineering
      10. Food Science & Technology
      11. Estate Crop Product Technology
      12. Marine Science
      13. Fisheries
          
   4. Social Science
      1. Public Administration
      2. Political Science
      3. Sociology
      4. Psychology
      5. Economic Development Study
      6. Management
      7. Law
      8. International Relations
      9. Accounting
      10. Communication and Media Studies
      11. Community Empowerment Studies
          
   5. Engineering
      1. Chemical Engineering
      2. Civil Engineering
      3. Architectural Engineering
      4. Electrical Engineering and Informatics
      5. Mechanical Engineering
      6. Geological Engineering
      7. Naval Architect Engineering
      8. Environmental Engineering
      9. Informatics Engineering
         
   6. Education
      1. Education Management
      2. Education Research and Evaluation
      3. Social Science Education
      4. Natural Science Education
      5. Mathematics Education
      6. Vocational and Technology Education
      7. Out of School/Informal Education
      8. Applied Linguistics
      9. History Education
      10. Instructional Education
      11. Indonesian Education
      12. Sports Education
      13. Educational Science
      14. Primary School Teacher Education
          
   7. Multi-disclipinary Studies
      1. Performing Arts and Arts Studies
      2. Comparative Religious Studies
      3. Tourism Studies
      4. Bio Technology
         
2. Period of Study :
   1. Indonesian Language : 8 Months
   2. Master Preparatory Programs : 4 Months
   3. Master Programs : 24 Months (4 Semester)
      
3. Research
   1. Research in the framework of the graduate program should be carried out in Indonesia.
   2. Should the research be carried in the respective home country, all the cost will be borne by the respective student.
      
4. Language
   All lectures and thesis writing will be in the Indonesian language.

SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE

1. Financial assistance
   1. Settlement Allowance will be given upon arrival in Indonesia
   2. While taking the Indonesian language course and preparatory programs, a student will receive Rp. 1.500.000,-/month (cost of living only).
   3. During their Master Programs in Indonesia, the students will get :
      • Cost of Living (net, monthly) = Rp. 1.500.000,-
      • Research Allowance (monthly) = Rp. 400.000,-
        (to be given at the beginning of the third semester)
      • Books (net, monthly) = Rp. 350.000,-
   4. The scholarship will be provided by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia for 36 months.
   5. A round-trip international airfare (economic class) from the international airport of the students’ home countries to Indonesia, including local transport to the host university.
      
2. Health insurance
   1. The student is subjected to a health insurance.
   2. Health insurances shall covered selected medical services with maximum of Rp. 150.000,- (One Hundred and fifty Thousand Rupiah) monthly premi.
   3. In case of the cost of medical services exceeded to those covered by the health insurance, the difference should be borne by student.
3. Schedule
   The scholarship will be given for a maximum of 36 months with the following schedule

   NO	ACTIVITY	DURATION	SCHEDULE
   1. 2. 3.	Indonesian Language Course Preparatory Programs Master Programs	8   month 4   month 24 month	Sept ’11  –  April ’12 May  ’12  –  August’12 Sept ’12  –  August’14

   
   

REQUIREMENTS

1. The maximum age is 35 years
2. Copies of the diploma and academic transcripts (translated into English) for bachelor degree holders
3. A TOEFL score of 450 or equivalent (the certificate being attached)
4. A Health certificate from recognized medical doctors in the respective home countries
5. The Completed Application Form

ARRIVAL IN INDONESIA

1. International Airfare
   The Indonesian Government provides a round-trip international airfare (economic class) from the international airport of the students’ home countries to Jakarta.
   
2. Visa
   1. The students are expected to have a valid passport minimum for 2 years.
   2. Visa used for joining this program is a Social Visit Visa (VKSB) that can be gained through the Embassy of Republic of Indonesia where the participants live. Furthermore, this visa should be conversed to get the Stay-Permit for 1 (one) year upon the arrival of the participants in Indonesia through the Immigration Office where the participants study.
      
      The participants are prohibited to use the Tourist Visa or On-Arrival Visa , since it will have effect in processing the Stay-Permit.
      
3. On arrival
   1. After obtaining VKSB from the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate in the student’s country of residence, the students are urged to depart for Indonesia as soon as possible
   2. Students are required to inform the Bureau for Planning and International Cooperation, Ministry of National Education, Jakarta regarding their schedule of arrival in Indonesia. This is to enable this Bureau to make all necessary arrangements in meeting all students at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
   3. Students are strongly advised not to be accompanied by any family member. The monthly stipend provided is only appropriate for one person.

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