Darmasiswa scholarship is a scholarship program offered by Indonesian government to the countries that have diplomacy relation with Indonesia. The aim of this program is introducing Indonesian language and culture to the young generation in all over the world. Moreover, this scholarship program strengthens the relationship and the understanding of the culture among the youth. Dharmasiswa scholarship holders are able to select one of 45 universities in some cities in Indonesia. This scholarship is organized by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affair of Indonesia.
Darmasiswa started from 1974 in which ASEAN became the pioneer of the program and they only accepted students from ASEAN countries. In 1976, this program expanded and invited more students from other countries such as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, Holland, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and United States. Lately, there are 75 countries which take part in this scholarship program.
1. Online registration – 20 February 2023 until 7 April 2023
2. Interview and Administration at Indonesian Embassy/Consulate – 8 April 2023 until 21 April 2023
3. Selection by University – 20 April 2023 until 4 May 2023
4. Announcement – 12 May 2023
5. Attendance confirmation – 12 May 2023 until 24 May 2023
6. Final Announcement – 31 May 2023
7. Flight itinerary confirmation – 6 June 2023 until 1 August 2023
8. Pre-Departure Briefing at Indonesian Embassy – July 2023 until August 2023
9. Orientation program at Jakarta, Indonesia – 29 until 30 August 2023
10. Lecture Stars, Early of September 2023
This schedule may change any time
Each applicant has to fulfill the following qualifications:
1. Foreign nationals
2. Completed secondary education or its equivalent
3. Minimum age 18 years and Not older than 27 years of age
4. Able to communicate in English (Proven by English Language Proficiency Certificate : TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS or OTHER CERTIFICATE if applicable)
5. In good health as proven by Medical Certificate
6. Have basic knowledge of the applied field
7. Have 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
1. Curriculum vitae/resume
2. Medical certificate
3. Passport valid at least 24 months from the time of applying
4. Recommendation Letter from Education Institution / Professional Institution on official letterhead and signature (in English)
5. Last academic transcript and certificates (in English)
6. Language certificate (if applicable)
7. Certificates related to the applied field (if applicable)
8. Photo passport (color)
9. Essay about applicant’s purpose of study (in English or Bahasa Indonesia maximum 500 words).
10. A full body video that shows 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 and can be in English or Indonesian).
Regulations of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology:



