Let Grab 50 Scholarships to New Zealand!

JAKARTA - Indonesian This year quota of 50 scholarships to graduate from the New Zealand government. Are you Want?...
Scholarships are awarded through the ASEAN scholarship program of the school year 2012. New Zealand Ambassador to Indonesia David Taylor stated, this is a great opportunity for outstanding students to contribute something to the development of Indonesia in the future.
"Studying in New Zealand opened a new and exciting prospects, and generate the skills and qualifications necessary to provide long-lasting contribution in the development of economic, social, and political in the country of origin of the students," Taylor said as quoted from his written statement on Wednesday ( 30/03/2011).
Taylor explained that New Zealand has a world-class educational facilities, with educational qualifications recognized internationally, as well as environmentally friendly and unique.
Quota of 50 scholarships from the New Zealand government to increase from the previous number of only 15 scholarships in 2010. Taylor explained, adding that reflect New Zealand's efforts to strengthen ties with Indonesia and ASEAN as a whole.
Juli lalu, pemerintah Selandia Baru melalui Menteri Luar Negeri Murray McCully mengumumkan tambahan 100 beasiswa bagi mitra lamanya, negara-negara ASEAN. Dengan penambahan tersebut, ASEAN akan menerima 170 beasiswa.   
The recipients of New Zealand Scholarship - ASEAN will get
go and return tickets (PP) to their country, full tuition, relocation allowance when he arrived in New Zealand, and living allowances to finance daily expenses.
More information on requirements and how to register can be found on pages www.nz.embassy.com / Indonesia or visit www.aid.govt.nz. Registration will close on April 11, 2011 for the study that began in early 2012. (RFA) (RHS)  
 
  

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Komm Und Erforsche Indonesien (KJRI) Frankfurt, Give Scholarships to Germany Students

     FRANKFURT - Language and culture of Indonesia more attractive people of the world. Indonesian even been studied in schools ranging from elementary education to higher education in many countries, including Germany.

     In addition, the enthusiasm of people in Germany to learn the Indonesian big Accordingly. Proved that our national language is already in the study at the best universities in Germany. Among Universität Passau, Universität Bonn, Universität Frankfurt, Hochschule Konstanz, Universität Hamburg, Universität Köln, and Universität Berlin.

      In addition to adding zest citizens of Germany, Consulate General Frankfurt who has a working area of ​​Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hessen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland to provide scholarships to students interested in learning German language, art, and culture of Indonesia. This scholarship includes a stipend, tuition, lodging, transportation, insurance, and others.

     Later, students who receive scholarships will be in place for 3 months in some provinces such as Bali, West Java, Central Java, East Java, and Lampung to learn Indonesian, the arts and local culture.

     Ario Admiral, one Indonesian citizen in Frankfurt argues, "It should be appreciated because of the role of language and culture is crucial, not only in diplomacy to improve the image of the nation but also useful to build mutual understanding. "

    "Language is very important in communication. A nation will be better known if their national languages ​​into one language is learned and used by other nations in the world," added Ario is also a student at Fachhochschule Frankfurt. (mbs)

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Australia Scholarships for Prospective Leaders Indonesia

     AUSTRALIA provide postgraduate scholarships for Indonesia's future leaders through the Australian Leadership Awards (ALA). ALA Scholarships for the academic year 2012 this target the leaders who chose to study the program can play an important role in addressing development challenges in Indonesia.

The study program includes special needs (disability), economic growth, education, environment, food security, gender, governance, health, human rights, infrastructure, regional stability, rural development and water and sanitation.

     In addition to graduate education, scholarship recipients also had the opportunity to increase leadership capacity through leadership development programs. This specially designed program provides opportunities for ALA scholars are interactive learning experiences and discuss current leadership issues. 

     "Since the Australian Leadership Awards began in 2007, Indonesia received scholarships than any other country. An evidence of leadership talent here. Scholarship recipients are not only contributes to the development in Indonesia, but also strengthen relationships between residents of both countries, "said Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Greg Moriarty.

      In 2012, more than 200 postgraduate scholarships offered to students from developing countries the option to study at Australian universities, including from Indonesia. ALA seeks to strengthen leadership in the development, improve relations and cooperation.

To you who are interested, registration open from today until May 31, 2011.

For more information can be found at http://www.australiaawards.gov.au (mbs)  

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2011 Indonesian Arts And Culture Scholarship Programme

2011 Indonesian Arts And Culture Scholarship Programme

Short Term Programme

The Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholarship

25 April – 29 July 2011

A. BACKGROUND

The Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholarship has been conducted since 2003 and was initially offered to and participated by member countries of the South West Pacific Dialogue (SwPD); Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Timor-Leste, and the host Indonesia.

Bearing in mind the significance and advantages obtained from the program, the offer was expanded over the years to include member countries of ASEAN, ASEAN+3, and PIF, as well as India and South Africa. In 2008, Indonesia welcomed the participation of Azerbaijan, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Since 2009, Austria has joined the program and in 2010 the Government of Indonesia has given the opportunity for participants from France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain and Suriname. This year, Indonesia will invite participant from Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic and Turkey to join the program.

Due to the limited space and the vast amount of interest in the program, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia in cooperation with Indonesian embassies and consulates overseas, hold a series of selection process. Taken into considerations are, among others, the participants’ background, gender and regional representation.

In order to deepen the participants’ understanding of Indonesian arts and culture, and to enhance their skills for the final performance, participants will be divided and assigned by the organising committee to different arts centers for the duration of approximately two and a half month. The arts centers are located in Bandung, West Java; Denpasar, Bali; Solo, Central Java; Surabaya, East Java; and Bandar Lampung, Lampung.

Participants will live within or around the arts centers, allowing for the chance to experience the local heritage and interact with the local community. Synergy between theory and practices shared inside and outside the art centers would undoubtedly become the driving force for shaping international cultures and norms, and will eventually strengthen regional as well as global understanding and cooperation at a people-to-people level.

 

B. OBJECTIVE

The program serves to demonstrate Indonesia’s commitment in advancing the social culture cooperation of various countries in the world. The program also has an objective to encourage better understanding amongst participants Indonesia’s immensely diverse art and cultural heritage. Finally, the programme aims to cultivate a cultural of cooperation, emerging from direct contact and sharing of cultures amongst people involved in the program, leading to thriving diplomatic relations in the region and worldwide.

C. PARTICIPANTS

Participants of the 2011 IACS include 50 awardees of regional organizations of the SWPD, PIF, as well as from Austria, Azerbaijan, China, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Poland, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, The Czech Republic, The Netherlands, The United States, Turkey, and United Kingdom.

 

D. TIME

The non-degree arts and culture scholarship is offered for three months period of time, starting on 25 April to 29 July 2011.

E. LOCATION

The participants will be divided into five groups and assigned to the five arts centers (sanggar) located in Bandar Lampung, Lampung; Bandung, West Java; Denpasar, Bali; Solo, Central Java and Surabaya, East Java.

 

F. LIST OF COURSES

In Bandung, West Java, participants will learn Sundanese art and culture namely the production, maintenance and appreciation to angklung; karawitan, wayang golek, and traditional dance of Sunda.  They will also learn Sundanese and Indonesian Language as a component of the culture.

The participants will learn Javanese art and culture such as the process of batik and its significance; karawitan; traditional Javanese dance; and Javanese language and culture in Solo and Surabaya.

In Bali, the participants will learn Balinese art and culture, namely Balinese dance and gamelan.  Each art centre will also arrange special visit to several historic as well as renowned tourist destinations for participants.

In Bandar Lampung, Lampung, the participants will learn Sumateran art and culture such as selected Sumatera dance and traditional instruments. The center will also arrange extra-curricular activities, excursions and field study.

Prior to their residency at art centres, the participants will undertake 10 days of orientation in Jakarta and will learn issues such as the Aim and Objectives of the Scholarship; Introduction to Indonesian Culture; Information about Bandung, Solo, Surabaya, Denpasar and Bandar Lampung.

The scholarship covers:

·         Tuition fee (including extra-curricular activities);

·         A round trip economy class ticket;

·         Accommodation (board and lodging);

·         Health insurance;

·         Monthly allowance of Rp. 1.500.000,-.

G.  ADDRESS

For the Indonesian applicants, the application form could be sent to:

THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Directorate of Public Diplomacy 

Tower Building, 12^th Floor

Jl. Taman Pejambon no. 6

Jakarta 10110

For the foreign applicants, the application form could be sent to:

The Embassy/the Consulate General of Indonesia in respective countries

H.  CLOSING DATE

All applications should be received by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia on 20 March 2011, at the latest.

I. OTHER MATTERS

1. Application Form"Click Here" (*Right Click Mouse,Save As)

2. The Scholarship Committee E-mail : iacs2011@yahoo.com

Terms and Conditions:

1.    Candidates should preferably be between the ages of 21 to 30 years-old with at least a high school diploma;

2.    Candidates should possess high interest and talent in arts. Arts students or those with an academic history on Indonesian culture are encouraged to apply;

3.    Bearing in mind the intensity of the program, candidates are highly advised to ensure prime physical conditions, particularly for female candidates to ensure that they do not conceive prior and during the program;

4.    Candidates must complete the application form (attached) and submit it along with the followings:

1)    3 (three) passport-sized photographs;

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

3)    A photo-copy of academic diploma;

4)    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;

5)    A letter of recommendation;

6)    A personal statement declaring the following:

a.     the willingness to be subject to Indonesian laws and regulations during his/her stay in Indonesia;

b.     the willingness to follow all the rules and regulations set up by the organizing committee and art centers;

c.     the willingness to accept the facilities provided by the organizing committee and arts centers and stay at the designated accommodations;

d.     not to work or be employed for financial benefits during the program;

e.     the willingness to follow the travel arrangements arranged by the organizing committee to and from Indonesia;

f.      the willingness to participate in all the program arranged by the organizing committee and art centers, unless, during the program, declared unfit by a qualified medical practitioner;

g.     the willingness to leave Indonesia immediately after the closing ceremony, at a date determined by the organizing committee.

5.    The programme will include Indonesian language lessons.  A minimum skill in Bahasa Indonesia or English will be an advantage for candidates, but is not a main criterion for the programme.

Programme:

I.     Orientation programme in Jakarta, 25 April – 1 May 2011

§   Bahasa Indonesia courses;

§   Introduction to Indonesian history, culture and foreign policy;

§   Visits to museums and other Indonesian tourism landmarks;

§   An outbound training.

II.   Indonesian Arts and Cultural Training, May – July 2011

§   Sundanese culture (in Bandung)

a.       Angklung and arumba (traditional Sundanese instruments);

b.       Wayang golek (traditional Sundanese puppetry);

c.       Selected Sundanese dances;

d.       Pencak silat (traditional Sundanese martial arts);

e.       Extra-curricular activities, excursions and field study.

§   Javanese culture (in Solo and Surabaya)

a.       Selected Javanese dances;

b.       Karawitan musical arts;

c.       Extra-curricular activities, excursions and field study.

§   Balinese culture (in Denpasar)

a.       Selected Balinese dances;

b.       Gamelan (traditional Balinese instruments);

c.       Extra-curricular activities, excursions and field study.

§   Sumateran culture (in Bandar Lampung)

a.       Selected Sumatera dances;

b.       Traditional Sumatera instruments;

c.       Extra-curricular activities, excursions and field study.

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Indonesian Foreign Ministry gave Art and Culture Scholarship!

INDONESIA - JAKARTA - Scholarships this one is quite unique, the recipient will be placed on five Indonesian tradition of art galleries, to study Indonesian art and culture for three months.
Scholarships routine Foreign Ministry issued INDONESIA (Kemenlu) is called Art and Culture Scholarship Indonesia (BSBI). He offered to students from Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Timor Leste, the countries of Asia, Europe, the United States and Britain.
Programs that have been conducted since 2003 shows the commitment of Indonesia to increase cooperation in the field of social culture among different countries in the world. The program also aims to create a better understanding of cultural diversity of Indonesia. In the long term, BSBI program is a means of cooperation in the field of culture and diplomacy between countries of participants.
This year, the program BSBI will be held on 25 April to 29 July 2011. The scholarship recipients will be placed in five groups of five studies in studio art tradition of Indonesia, namely in Lampung, Bandung, Denpasar, Solo and Surabaya.
   In Bandung, the participants will learn BSBI Sundanese art and culture such as angklung, musicians, puppet show, and traditional Sundanese dance. Lessons on art, language and Javanese culture and philosophy such as the process of batik, gamelan, and traditional Javanese dance will be provided in the studio arts in Solo and Surabaya.
Participants who lived in Bali will study the cultural and artistic Balinese dance and Balinese gamelan. In Bandar Lampung, this program participants will learn a variety of cultures and arts of Sumatra. Not only that, each of the arts center will also invite the program participants BSBI visit various tourist attractions and excursions to local villages to learn more about Indonesian culture.
As a participant BSBI program, you will get the cost of education, including intra-and extra-curricular activities, economy class airfare, accommodation, health insurance, and living expenses per month Rp1, 5 million.

Interested? Consider the conditions ya!   

You must be aged between 21-30 years to last a minimum education of high school (SMA), and has a high interest and talent in the arts. Student art on the basis of Indonesian culture studies are strongly encouraged to register the program. Due to strict and tight schedule of the program, then you also must be in good health physically and mentally. 
Next, fill out the registration form and complete file pendaftaranmu with three pieces of passport size photographs, photocopy of valid passport, a copy of the last diploma, copy of health certificate from a competent medical institution, and letters of recommendation. You also must make a personal statement that includes a willingness to meet and follow all the activities in the program BSBI according to the rules and regulations, both the committee and legal regulations of Indonesia. 

Applicants from Indonesia could quickly send applications to:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia
Directorate of Public Diplomacy
Tower Building, 12th Floor
Jl. Park Pejambon no. 6
Jakarta 10110


Applicants from overseas can submit applications to the embassy or consulate general of Indonesia in their respective countries. BSBI program registration deadline is March 20, 2011. Information about scholarship requirements, registration, and course options can you see on the site Ministry of Foreign Affairs (www.kemlu.go.id). You also can send questions to the email address iacs2011@yahoo.com. (RFA) (RHS)






 

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