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DARMASISWA Indonesian Scholarship 2023

DARMASISWA Indonesian Scholarship 2023

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Greetings from the Indonesian government and Surabaya State University!

We are delighted to announce that the DARMASISWA Scholarship has been reinstated. DARMASISWA is a one-year non-degree scholarship program offered by the Indonesian government to all non-Indonesian citizens from countries with which Indonesia has diplomatic relations. This scholarship allows the foreigner to study the Indonesian language, arts, music, crafts, and other specific subjects at 68 Indonesian Higher Education Institutions located in various cities throughout Indonesia. Surabaya State University will be one of the universities accepting international students who are DARMASISWA Scholarship recipients in 2023.


This program is organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The main objective of the DARMASISWA program is to increase and cultivate interest in the Indonesian language and Indonesian culture among citizens from other countries. It is also designed to increase mutual understanding and strengthen cultural bonds between nations. This scholarship’s goal is to increase recognition of Bahasa Indonesia in the international world (Go Bahasa Indonesia) as a social and international language popular after English.


The DARMASISWA Scholarship coverage:

  1. Accommodation;

  2. Transportation during the orientation program;

  3. Living allowance; 

  4. Book allowance;

  5. Settlement allowance.


Applicant Qualification:

  1. Foreign nationals;

  2. Completed secondary education or its equivalent;

  3. Age 18 – 27 years of age;

  4. Able to communicate in English (proven by English Language Proficiency Certificate: TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS or another certificate if applicable);

  5. In good health as proven by Medical Certificate;

  6. Have basic knowledge of the applied field;

  7. Have a strong interest to learn the applied field; 

  8. Not registered as DARMASISWA’s Alumni;

  9. Not currently studying in Indonesia;

  10. Not currently working in Indonesia.


Requirement Documents:

  1. Curriculum vitae/resume;

  2. Medical certificate;

  3. Passport valid at least 18 months from the time of applying;

  4. Recommendation Letter from Education Institution/ Professional Institution on official letterhead and with signature (in English);

  5. Last academic transcript and certificates (in English);

  6. Language certificate;

  7. Certificates related to the applied field (if applicable);

  8. Photo passport (color);

  9. Essay about the applicant's purpose of study (in English or Bahasa Indonesia maximum 500 words);

  10. A full body 2 minutes video that shows the applicant explaining her/his motivation to join the program and what she/he will contribute as an ambassador of Indonesian culture after graduating.


Scholarship Timeline:

  1. Online registration : 20 February – 7 April 2023

  2. Interview & Administrative Check : 8 – 21 April 2023 

  3. Selection by the University : 22 April 2023 – 4 May 2023

  4. Announcement : 12 May 2023 

  5. Attendance confirmation : 12 – 24 May 2023 

  6. Final Announcement : 31 May 2023 

  7. Flight itinerary confirmation : 6 June 2023 – 1 August 2023 

  8. Pre-Departure Briefing at Indonesian Embassy/Consulate : July – August 2023 

  9. Orientation program in Jakarta, Indonesia : 29 - 31 August 2023 

  10. Class starts Early of : September 2023


For further information please go check apply.darmasiswa.kemdikbud.go.id or contact Bureau of Cooperation and Public Relations The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology Republic of Indonesia: 

Phone : (+62-21) 571 1144 ext: 2616

(+62-21) 572 4707

Email : [email protected]

Address : Biro Kerjasama dan Hubungan Masyarakat Kompleks Kemendikbudristek Gedung C, Lantai 4 sJalan Jenderal Sudirman, Senayan 10270 Jakarta

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