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Indonesian Art and Cultural Scholarship

2007 INDONESIAN ART and CULTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - open to Australians

22 MAY - 22 AUGUST 2007

To promote cooperation in education and culture and to enhance understanding between Indonesia and member countries of the Southwest Pacific Dialogue, ASEAN, Pacific Islands Forum, China, Japan, South Korea, India and South Africa, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia is offering a scholarship to 1 or 2 candidates from each member country to study Indonesian art and culture at the top art centres in Indonesia. The scholarship covers the tuition fee (including extra-curricular activities), economy class return ticket, accommodation (board and lodging), health insurance and a monthly allowance of Rp.1,500,000 (approx US$165).  

Terms and Conditions

  1. Candidates should preferably be between 18-35 years old with a (minimum) high school diploma;
  2. Candidates should have a strong interest and talent in art (ie. performing arts, drama, music). Art students or those with an academic history in Indonesian culture are encouraged to apply.
  3. Candidates must complete an application form and submit it with the following: - 3 (three) passport size photographs; - a photocopy of the passport with at least 2 years validity; - a photocopy of academic diploma; - a valid health certificate; - a letter declaring that the candidate will not work or be employed  for financial gain during his/her stay in   Indonesia; - a letter declaring the candidate’s willingness to be subject to Indonesian laws and regulations during his/her stay in   Indonesia  .
  4. The program will include training in Indonesian language. Basic skills in Bahasa Indonesia or English will be an advantage.

The Program ORIENTATION: includes Indonesian language training, introduction to Indonesian history, culture and foreign policy, visit to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, museums and other well-known tourist sites and outbound  training.

INDONESIAN ART and CULTURAL TRAINING - June to August 2007 (one candidate per country):

  1. Sundanese Culture held in Bandung. The program comprises angklung  and arimba; wayang golek; selected Sundanese dances and pencak silat (traditional martial arts).
  2. Javanese culture held in Yogyakarta and Solo. The program comprises selected Javanese dances, karawitan, batik painting and traditional ceramics processing.
  3. Balinese culture held in Bali. The program comprises selected Balinese dancing, gamelan, Balinese carving and paintings.

To obtain a form please contact your nearest Indonesian Consulate/Embassy. Applicants in NSW,  Queensland and South Australia should contact and submit their applications through the Information Section of the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Sydney:

236 Maroubra Road Maroubra NSW 2035

Phone (02) 9344 9933

Fax (02) 9349 6854

Email info@kjri-sydney.org

Applications must be submitted by 23 April 2007 and candidates will be selected by the Department of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta at end of April. The program runs from 22 May until 22 August 2007.

Information Section Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia

236-238 Maroubra Road Maroubra NSW 2035

Telephone: 02 9344 9933 Fax: 02 9349

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