[Indonesia] The Indonesian Arts And Culture Scholarship 2009

A. Background

The 2009 Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholarship is the seventh year of the Program that was initially offered and awarded to 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 success of the program, the offer was expanded over the years to include member countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), ASEAN+3 (China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea), and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), as well as India and South Africa. Last year, Indonesia welcomed new awardees from Azerbaijan, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States. This year will see new awardees from Austria.

B. Objective

The program aims at demonstrating Indonesia's commitment as an initiator of the establishment of Southwest Pacific Dialogue (SwPD) and as the originator member of ASEAN in advancing the social culture cooperation in the region. The program also has as objective to encourage better understanding amongst awardees of participating countries through Indonesia's immensely diverse art and cultural heritage. Finally, 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. Awardees

Awardees of the 2009 IACS include awardees of regional organizations of the SwPD, ASEAN+3, and PIF, as well as from India, South Africa, Azerbaijan, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, the United States, and this year, Austria.

D. Time

The non-degree arts and culture scholarship is offered for a period of three months.

E. Location

The scholarship awardees will be divided into four groups and assigned to the four arts centers (sanggar) located in Bandung, West Java; Denpasar, Bali; Solo, Central Java; and Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta.

F. List Of Courses

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

The awardees 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 Yogyakarta dan Solo.

In Bali, awardees will learn Balinese art and culture. Balinese artists will teach Balinese art and culture namely Balinese dance, paintings, carving and gamelan lively. Each art center will also arrange special visit to several historic as well as renowned tourist destinations for participant.

Prior to their placement in the art centers, the awardees will undertake an orientation for a week in Jakarta and will learn issues such as the Aim and Objectives of the

G. Scholarship

The Scholarship includes:

• Tuition fee (including extra-curricular activities);
• A round trip economy class plane ticket;
• Accommodation (board and lodging);
• Health insurance;
• Monthly allowance of Rp. 1.500.000,-.

H. Organizing Committee

The Directorate of Public Diplomacy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia
Telephone : +62 21 381 3480
Fax : +62 21 385 8035
e-mail : iacs2009@yahoo.com

Terms and Conditions

1. Candidates should preferably be between the ages of 18 to 35 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 are not conceiving prior to 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;
   5. A recommendation letter;
   6. A personal statement declaring the following:
      • the willingness to be subject to Indonesian laws and regulations during his/her stay in Indonesia;
      • the willingness to follow all the rules and regulations set up by the organizing committee and art centers;
      • the willingness to accept the facilities provided by the organizing committee and arts centers and stay at the designated accommodations;
      • not to work or be employed for financial benefits during the program;
      • the willingness to follow the travel arrangements arranged by the organizing committee to and from Indonesia;
      • 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;
      • the willingness to leave Indonesia immediately after the closing ceremony, at a date determined by the organizing committee;
      • the willingness to bear any excess baggage at his/her expenses.

The application form and all the required documents must be received by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate in the applicant's country before 10 May, 2009. For further inquiries, please contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the above Indonesian Embassies and Consulates.

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