Fully Funded 2023 Indonesian Arts And Culture Scholarship

Are you seeking funds for your tuition and other academic materials? If yes, please apply for the Indonesian Arts And Culture Scholarship.

The program aims to cultivate a culture of cooperation, emerging from direct contact and sharing of cultures amongst people involved in the program, leading to thriving diplomatic relations in the region and worldwide.

About 920 alumni from 77 countries between 2003 to 2019 have benefitted from this initiative.

We will briefly describe the Indonesian Arts And Culture Scholarship, the basic tips on applying, and also link you with the application form.

So, to get the most of this publication, ensure you read carefully.

About Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholarships

The Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholarship (IACS) program started in 2003. Basically, this initiative is participated by member countries of the southwest Pacific Dialogue (SwPD).

Bearing in mind the significance and advantages obtained from the program, the scholarship was expanded over the years to include member countries of many countries from all regions in the world.

However, due to the limited space and vast interest in the program, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia in cooperation with Indonesian Embassies and Consulates overseas, holds a series of selection processes.

Taken into consideration are, among others, the awardees’ background, gender, regional representation, and interest in learning Indonesian culture.

It is a typical non-degree program and usually lasts for three months. During the program, awardees will be evenly divided into 6 (six) groups.

Each group will be placed by the organizing committee to different art centers in 6 (six) provinces: Bali; West Sumatra; East Kalimantan; East Java; South Sulawesi and Yogyakarta.

In addition, awardees will live within or close to the arts center, allowing for the chance to experience the local heritage and interact with the local community.

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship will cover the following;

  • Tuition fee (including extra-curricular activities);
  • A round trip economy class ticket;
  • Accommodation (board and lodging);
  • Local transportation during the program;
  • Health insurance (limited). All awardees are advised to have their own health insurance.
  • Monthly allowance of Rp. 2,000,000.

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Who Is Eligible For The Indonesian Arts And Culture Scholarships?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must meet the following requirements.

  • You should be single
  • Ages of 21 to 27 years old
  • Ensure you have at least a high school diploma
  • You should possess high interest and talent in the arts.
  • If you are an Arts students or have an academic history of Indonesian culture, you are also encouraged to apply;
  • Bearing in mind the intensity of the program, you are highly advised to ensure prime physical condition, particularly for female candidates so that you do not conceive prior to and during the program.
  • Endeavor to arrive in Indonesia a day before the Orientation Program;
  • Ensure you follow the whole program, including orientation program and Indonesian Channel;
  • Complete the application form (attached with the official link) and submit it with particulars as mentioned in the official link.

Other requirements are;

Language requirements

You must be proficient in English to take part in the academic program actively.

Host Nationality

 Indonesia

Eligible Nationality

To participate in this scholarship program, you must be a citizen of the countries listed below.

  • ASEAN
  • ASEAN+3
  • East Asia Summit
  • ASEAN Dialog Partners
  • ASEAN + European Union
  • Africa Region
  • Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
  • Melanesian Spearhead Group
  • Asia-Europe Meeting
  • South West Pacific Dialog

Scholarship Duration

The non-degree arts and culture scholarship offer will last for three months starting from 2 May to 15 August 2023.

How to Apply for Indonesian Arts And Culture Scholarship

The requirements for this scholarship are all documents that can serve as sufficient proof of financial need.

  • For Indonesian applicants: Send the application form to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Directorate of Public Diplomacy (Tower Building, 12th Floor, Jl. Taman Pejambon No. 6, Jakarta 10110).
  • Ensure the Ministry of Foreign Affairs receives your applications on or before 28 February 2023.
  • For foreign applicants: Send your application form to the Embassy/Consulate General of Indonesia in respective countries.
  • Your applications should be received by the Indonesian Embassies/Consulates on 14 February 2023 for the initial selection process.

Click Here To Apply

For further inquiries, please send an email to  [email protected].

Application Deadline

The deadline for this scholarship application is February 14, 2023. Ensure you apply on time.

You may also like to apply for other Ongoing International Undergraduate scholarships

What To Do After The Indonesian Arts And Culture Scholarships Application?

After completing your online application, you will receive the admissions decision within a week if you submitted all the required documents.

Winner Selection and Disbursement of Funds

After 1 (one) week of orientation/introduction of the program in Jakarta, it will give you the art center designated for you by the organizing committee because of their motivation, interests, gender, regional dispersion, etc.

The decision of the designated arts center is subject to the discretion of the organizing committee.

Conclusion

The Indonesian Arts And Culture Scholarship program shows Indonesia’s commitment as an initiator of the establishment of South West Pacific Dialogue and as the originator member of ASEAN in advancing the social culture cooperation in the region.

The program also aims to encourage better understanding amongst participants from member countries through Indonesia’s immensely diverse arts and cultural heritage.

In addition, there are many similar opportunities, including scholarships abroad. So, you must visit our site to stay updated constantly.

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