The Government of the Republic of Indonesia is offering scholarship program in Indonesian Art and Culture. This program takes place from date of 22 May- 22 August 2007.

Background

To promote cooperation in the area of Education and Culture as well as to enhance understanding between Indonesia and member countries of Southwest Pacific Dialogue (SwPD), Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), Pacific Islands Forum Countries (PIF), China, Japan, South Korea, India and South Africa, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia is offering scholarship for 1(one) or 2 (two) interested candidates from each member country of SwPD, PIF, ASEAN, EAC, and South Africa to learn Indonesian art and culture at the best art centres in Indonesia.

Each Scholarship covers:

• Tuition fee (including extra-curricular activities)
• An economy class round trip ticket
• Accommodation (board and lodging)
• Health Insurance
• Monthly allowance of Rp. 1,500,000 (approximately US$ 165; US$ 1 = Rp. 9065 per February 15, 2007)

Terms and Conditions:

• Candidates should preferably be between 18-35 years old with at least a high school diploma;
• Candidates should possess high interest and talent in arts. Art students or those with an academic history in Indonesia culture are encouraged to apply;
• Candidates must complete the application form (attached) and submit it along with the followings;
• 3 (three) passport-sized photographs
• a photocopy of passport, which must be valid at least two years
• a photocopy of academic diploma
• a valid health certificate
• a letter declaring candidates will not work or be employee for financial benefits during her/his stay in Indonesia
• a letter of recommendation
• a letter declaring candidate’s willingness to be subject to Indonesian laws and regulations during his/her stay in Indonesia
• The Program will include training in Indonesian language. A minimum skill in Bahasa Indonesia or English will be an advantage for candidates.

Program:

I. Orientation program:

1. Training in Indonesian Language;
2. Introduction to Indonesian history, culture, and foreign policy;
3. Visiting Taman Mini Indonesian Indah, museums, and other Indonesian famous tourism places;
4. Out-bound Training.

II. Indonesian Art and Cultural Training:

Sundanese Culture (one candidate per country)

1. Program will be held in Bandung, from June to August 2007
2. Program comprises:

• Angklung and arumba (traditional Sundanese instruments);
• Wayang golek (traditional Sundanese puppettry);
• Selected Sundanese dances and pencak silat (traditional martial arts);

3. Program includes extra-curricular activities, excursions and field study.

Javanese Culture (one candidate per country)

1. Program will be held in Yogyakarta and Solo, from June to August 2007.
2. Program comprises:

• • Selected Javanese dances;
  • Karawitan (musical) art;
  • Batik paintings;
  • Traditional ceramics processing.

3. Program includes extra-curricular activities, excursions and field study.

Balinese Culture (one candidate per country)

• Program will be held in Bali, from June to August 2007
• Program comprises:
  • Selected Balinese dancing;
  • Gamelan (Traditional Balinese instrument);
  • Balinese carving and paintings.
• Program includes extra-curricular activities, excursions and field study.

Application should be submitted to:

Indonesia:

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Republic of Indonesia

c/q Directorate of Public Diplomacy

Main Building 12th Floor

Jalan Taman Pejambon 6, Jakarta 10110 Indonesia

Tel. 021-381 3480

Fax. 021-385 8035

Or Indonesian representative offices in Thailand:

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia

c.q. Press, Social and Cultural Section

600-602 Petchburi Road

Phayathai, Bangkok 10400, Thailand

Tel. : 66-2 2523135-40 ext. 119 or 176

Fax. : 66-2 2551267

Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia

19 Sadao Road, Muang District

Songkhla 90000, Thailand

Tel. +66-74 311 544, 312 219, 441 867

Fax. +66-74 441 094

Application form (click here-pdf), together with the required documents, must be received by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Indonesian Embassy in the applicant’s country before 20 April, 2007. For further inquiries, please contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the above Indonesian missions.