The DARMASISWA Program is a non-degree scholarship program offered by the Government of Indonesia to international students from countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Indonesia. Established in 1974 as an initiative among ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member countries, the program initially welcomed participants exclusively from ASEAN nations. In 1976, the program expanded to include students from various countries such as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United States. Since the early 1990s, the program has been further extended to applicants from countries with diplomatic relations with Indonesia, reaching participation from more than 135 countries worldwide today.
The DARMASISWA Program aims to promote and enhance international interest in Indonesian language, arts, and culture among global communities, particularly young people. Beyond language learning and cultural immersion, the program also seeks to strengthen cross-cultural understanding, international friendship, and cooperation between Indonesia and participating countries.
Through this program, participants have the opportunity to experience Indonesian culture firsthand while studying at selected universities across Indonesia, including Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR).
QUALIFICATIONS OF STUDENTS
- Foreign nationals.
- Having completed secondary education or its equivalent.
- Age requirements: must be at least 18 years old, with maximum age limit of 32 years old (special for this year).
- Having the ability to communicate in English (proven by English Language Proficiency Certificate: TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS or OTHER CERTIFICATE if applicable).
- In good health condition as proven by a Medical Certificate.
- Having basic knowledge of the applied field.
- Having strong interest in learning the applied field.
- Not registered as Darmasiswa’s Alumni.
- Not registered as Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship’s Alumni.
- Not currently studying in Indonesia.
- Not currently working in Indonesia.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Curriculum vitae/resume (template provided in Darmasiswa website).
- Medical certificate (in English).
- Passport (valid at least for 18 months at the time of application).
- Recommendation Letter from Education Institution/Professional Institution with official letterhead and signature (in English).
- Latest academic transcript and certificates (in English).
- English language proficiency certificate (if applicable).
- Certificates related to the applied field (if applicable).
- Photo passport (color).
- Essay about applicant’s purpose of study (in English or Bahasa Indonesia maximum 500 words).
- A full body 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 (video must not exceed 2 minutes duration, can be in English or Bahasa Indonesia).
For further information, please visit : https://apply.darmasiswa.kemendikdasmen.go.id/
UNPAR BIPA website : https://lpii.unpar.ac.id/bipa/
