Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholarship

Jakarta, Indonesia – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia officially opens the registration for Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholarship, known as Beasiswa Seni dan Budaya Indonesia. This program offers the chance for Indonesian and foreign youths age 21-27 to study Indonesian cultural heritage as well as immersing oneself with the local art communities in Bali, West Sumatra, East Kalimantan, East Java, Sulawesi or Jogjakarta.

• The sponsorship will cover Tuition fees (including extra-curricular activities); A round trip economy class ticket; Accommodation (board and lodging); 3  Local transportation during the program;  Health insurance (limited).
• All awardees are advised to have their own, health insurance. Monthly allowance of Rp. 2.000.000.

international and domestic

• Candidates should be a single, between the ages of 21 to 27 years-old with at least a high school diploma;
• Candidates should possess high interest and talent in the arts. Arts students or those with an academic history on Indonesian culture are encouraged to apply;
• Bearing in mind the intensity of the program, candidates are highly advised to ensure prime physical condition, particularly for female candidates to ensure that they do not conceive prior to and during the program;
• Participants must arrive in Indonesia a day before the Orientation Program;
• Participants must follow the whole program, including orientation program and Indonesian Channel

IACS's application for Indonesian applicants should be received by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the latest February 28th, 2020 while for foreign applicants February 14th, 2020 by the Indonesian representative in each respective country. IACS will commence for 3 (three) months, since May 2nd – August 20th, 2020. On August 13th, 2020 all awardees shall perform in an arts and cultural night entitled “Indonesian Channel" marking the closing of the scholarship program.    

What are you waiting for? Submit your application today!

1.  Scholarship Guidance

2. Participating countries

3. Application Form

4. Personal Statement​

​(Source: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia)