2013 INDONESIAN ARTS AND CULTURE SCHOLARSHIP
Regular Programme
(25 May – 9 September 2013)
A. BACKGROUND
The Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholarship (IACS) 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 scholarship was expanded over the years to include member
countries of ASEAN, ASEAN+3, PIF countries, as well as many countries
from all regions in the world. In the period of 2003 to 2012, the
scholarship has been awarded to 449 alumni from 47 countries.
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 awardees’ background, gender, regional representation and
the interest to learn Indonesian culture.
In order to deepen the awardees’ understanding of Indonesian arts and
culture, and to enhance their skills for the final performance,
awardees will be divided and assigned by the organising committee to
different arts centers for the duration of approximately 3 (three)
months. The arts centers are located in Bandung, West Java; Denpasar,
Bali; Makassar, South Sulawesi; Solo, Central Java; Surabaya, East Java.
Awardees will live within or around the arts center, 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 center 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 as an
initiator of the establishment of South West Pacific Dialogue and as
the originator member of ASEAN in advancing the social culture
cooperation in the region.
The program also has an objective to encourage better understanding
amongst participants from member countries through 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
Awardees of the 2013 IACS will be targeted from many countries: member
countries of ASEAN, Austria, Azerbaijan, China, Cook Islands, Czech
Republic, Fiji Islands, France, France (New Caledonia), Germany,
Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia,
Nauru, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea,
Poland, Russia, Samoa, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Solomon
Islands, Spain, Suriname, Tonga, Turkey, Tuvalu, the United Kingdom,
the United States of America, and Vanuatu. This year, the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs will also invite Norway, Denmark, Tunisia, American
Samoa, Croatia, Greece, Slovak Republic, Morocco, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan,
Palestine and Egypt to join the 2013 IACS.
D. TIME
The non-degree arts and culture scholarship is offered for three months period of time, starting on 25 May to 9 September 2013.
E. LOCATION
After 1 (one) week of orientation/introduction of the program, awardees
are invited to choose 2 (two) art centers of their preference to be
submitted to the organizing committees for the final selection of 1
(one) art center/location for each awardee.
F. LIST OF COURSES
Basically, all awardees will learn about Indonesian arts and culture in
general while their staying in the art centers. However, some of the
the courses will be different in each art center which depend on the
local arts and culture. For example, in Bandung, West Java, the
awardees 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.
In Solo and Surabaya, the awardees will learn Javanese art and culture
such as the process of batik and its significance; karawitan;
traditional Javanese dance; and Javanese language. In Bali, the
awardees will learn Balinese art and culture, namely Balinese dance and
gamelan. Meanwhile, in Makassar, the awardees will learn the Sulawesi
arts and culture, as well as the local language.
Each art centre will also arrange special visit to several historic cal
places as well as renowned tourist destinations for awardees.
Prior to their residency at art centres, awardees should participate in
one week orientation in Jakarta and will learn issues such as the Aim
and Objectives of the Scholarship; Introduction to Indonesian Culture;
Information about the activities and curriculum offered by the art
centers.
All awardees will perform in an arts and cultural night titled
“Indonesia Channel” to remark the closing of the scholarship program.
The “Indonesia Channel” is scheduled to be held on 7 September 2013.
Awardees will return back to their respective countries on the
following days.
G. SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE
The scholarship will cover:
• Tuition fee (including extra-curricular activities);
• A round trip economy class ticket;
• Accommodation (board and lodging);
• Health insurance (limited). All awardees are advised to have their own health insurance.
• Monthly allowance of Rp. 1.500.000,-.
H. APPLICATION SUBMISSION
For Indonesian applicants, the application form could be sent to:
THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Directorate of Public Diplomacy
Tower Building, 12th Floor
Jl. Taman Pejambon No. 6
Jakarta 10110
For foreign applicants, the application form must be sent to:
The Embassy/Consulate General of Indonesia in respective countries
Important:
All applications should be received by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of Indonesia/Embassies/Consulates on 31 March 2013, at the latest.
I. 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 motivation letter;
6) A letter of recommendation;
7) 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
organising 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.
