Indonesian Arts & Culture Online Scholarship (IACS) 2022

The program is organized to enhance international understanding of Indonesia's diverse artistic and cultural heritage, build a culture of cooperation through direct contact and cultural exchange among participating members, thereby building good diplomatic relations in the region and internationally.

Due to space and organizational constraints, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with Indonesian embassies and consulates abroad, implemented a selection process for program participants, based on factors such as background, gender, representativeness and interest in Indonesian culture.

Participants will be divided into different art centers to participate in activities lasting about two months. The art centers are located in 6 provinces of Indonesia, including: Bali; Padang - West Sumatera; Kutai Kartanegara - East Kalimantan; Banyuwangi - East Java; Makassar - South Sulawesi and Yogyakarta.

Candidates will learn about Indonesian art and culture, have the opportunity to experience local heritage and interact with local artists.

Time: 2 months, from May 15 to July 9, 2022.

Form and location:The entire course will be held online.

Application documents include:

1) Letter of Motivation;

2) Soft copy (digital) of passport or citizenship certificate (valid for at least 2 years);

3) Soft (digital) copy of academic diploma/transcript.

4) Soft copy (digital) of health certificate issued by a licensed medical facility;

5) Letter of recommendation;

6) Personal commitment letter includes the following contents:

a. will comply with all regulations of the organizing committee and the art centers;

b. wish to participate in all programs and activities of the organizing committee as well as art centers, except for health reasons (with confirmation from a medical facility);

c. be willing to bear all consequences and accept being eliminated from the program if not complying with the regulations set forth by the organizer.

6. Basic knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia is an advantage; however, the main requirement is English.

Submit application before April 22, 2022 to address:

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia

Address: 50 Ngo Quyen, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

or via email address:[email protected] 

For further information and questions please contact:

Ms. Le Anh Thu

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia

50 Ngo Quyen, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Phone. +84 93 4568 906

E-mail:[email protected]