[OPEN APPLICATION] UM iCamp 2024

2019 Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholarship (07/04/19 – 16/07/19)

Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholarship (IACS) is a scholarship in the field of Indonesian arts and culture which aimed to deepen the awardees’ understanding and skills of Indonesian arts and culture.

1. Participants

Awardees of the 2019 IACS will be targeted from many countries: member countries of ASEAN, ASEAN + 3, East Asia Summit, ASEAN Dialog Partners, ASEAN + European Union, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, Asia-Europe Meeting, Africa Region, Melanesian Spearhead Group and members of South West Pacific Dialog as the original participants of Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholarship.

2. Period of The Program

3 months (7 April-16 July 2019)

3. Location of  The Study

Orientation/introduction (1 week)  : Jakarta

Arts Center study                         : Parts of Indonesia

4. List of Courses

All awardees will learn about Indonesian arts and culture in general while their staying in the art centers. The courses will be different in each arts center depending on the local arts and culture. In the end of the program, awardees will perform in an arts and cultural night titled “Indonesia Channel” to remark the closing of the scholarship program on 12 July 2019.

5. Scholarship Coverage

The scholarship will cover:

• Tuition fee (including extra-curricular activities);
• A round trip economy class ticket;
• Accommodation (board and lodging);
• Local transportation during program;
• Health insurance (limited). All awardees are advised to have their own health insurance.
• Monthly allowance of Rp. 2.000.000,-.

6. Aplication Submission

For Indonesian applicants :

THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Directorate of Public Diplomacy

Tower Building, 12th Floor

Jl. Taman Pejambon No. 6

Jakarta 10110

*Due date : 11 November 2019

For foreign applicants :

The Embassy/Consulate General of Indonesia in respective countries

*Due date : 1 November 2018 and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia on 11 November 2018 and at the latest

7. Terms and Condition

• Single
• 21 to 27 years-old
• high school diploma at minimum
• Candidates should possess high interest and talent in arts
• A mastery (be it minimum) in Bahasa Indonesia will be an advantage for candidates, but is not a main criterion for the programme, meanwhile basic skill in English is highly advised to ensure prime physical mentally/psychologist conditions
• Participants must arrive in Indonesia a day before the Orientation Program
• Participants must follow the whole program, including orientation program and Indonesian Channel
• Candidates must complete the application form (attached) and submit it along with the followings:

1) A Motivation Letter;

2) 3 (three) passport-sized photographs;

3) A photo-copy of passport with validity period at least two years;

4) A photo-copy of academic diploma;

5) A photo-copy of the latest valid health certification from a qualified medical practitioner. On the day of leaving the origin country, participants should equipped themselves with a valid health certification from a qualified medical practitioner;

6) A letter of recommendation;

7) A personal signed statement declaring the following:

1. the willingness to be subject to Indonesian laws and regulations during his/her stay in Indonesia;
2. the willingness to follow all the rules and regulations set up by the organizing committee and art centers;
3. the willingness to accept the facilities provided by the organizing committee and arts centers and stay at the designated accommodations;
4. not to work or be employed for financial benefits during the program;
5. the willingness to follow the travel arrangements arranged by the organizing committee;
6. the willingness to participate in all the program arranged by the organising committee and art centers, unless, during the program, declared unfit by a qualified medical practitioner;
7. the willingness to leave Indonesia after the closing ceremony, at a date determined by the organizing committee.
8. The willingness to pay penalty and to finance my own travel expenses, should I withdraw my participation during the course of the program.

 

For further information (application requirements, documents and submission procedure), kindly send email to: iacs@kemlu.go.id