DARMASISWA is a one-year non-degree scholarship program offered by the Indonesian government to all foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relations with Indonesia to study Bahasa, arts, and cultures at one of the selected universities located in different cities in Indonesia. The program is organized by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE) in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of the Republic of Indonesia.
The main purpose of the DARMASISWA program is to promote and increase the interest in the language and culture of Indonesia among the youth of other countries. It has also been designed to provide stronger cultural links and understanding among participating countries.
A. PROCEDURES
Prospective awardees are required to register and submit all documents in Darmasiswa official website apply.darmasiswa.kemendikdasmen.go.id.
B. PROGRAM SCHEDULES
- Online Registration
(15/05/2026 – 15/06/2026)
- Interview & Administration at the Indonesian Embassy
(16/06/2026 – 23/06/2026)
- Selection by the University
(24/06/2026 – 30/06/2026)
- Announcement
(02/07/2026)
- Attendance confirmation
(03/07/2026 – 13/07/2026)
- Final Announcement
(14/07/2026)
- Flight itinerary confirmation
(20/07/2026 – 21/08/2026)
- Pre-Departure Briefing at Indonesian Embassy
(August 2026)
- Orientation program at Jakarta, Indonesia
(29/08/2026 – 31/08/2026)
- Lecture Starts
(Early of September 2026)
D. QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
E. COVERAGE
- Awardees will receive an IDR 4,700,000/month living allowance, an IDR 2,000,000 (one-off) book allowance, and an IDR 4,700,000 (one-off) settlement allowance.
- Awardees will be provided with accommodation and transportation during the Orientation Program if their time of arrival aligns with the schedule provided by the MoPSE.
- Awardees are advised to bring extra money (preferable in USD) for their personal unforeseen expenses in Indonesia.
F. 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).