IACS 2021 Online Scholarship for Culture and Arts from the Indonesian Embassy

A. OVERVIEW

To enhance participants' understanding of Indonesian art and culture, as well as improve their performing arts skills, the organizers will assign them to approximately 16 online classes at various art centers over a two-month period. These art centers are located in six Indonesian provinces: West Sumatra; Yogyakarta; East Java; East Kalimantan; Bali; and South Sulawesi. Participants will study Indonesian art and culture, experiencing local heritage and interacting with local artists. The integrated knowledge of theory and practice shared by the art centers will undoubtedly strengthen participants' understanding, foster cooperation, and promote people-to-people diplomacy at both regional and global levels.

B. OBJECTIVES

The IACS online program aims to help participants gain a deeper understanding of Indonesia's incredibly diverse cultural and artistic heritage. Furthermore, the program seeks to strengthen cultural cooperation through direct contact, experience, and cultural sharing among participants, which can further enhance diplomatic relations in the region and globally.

C. PARTICIPANTS

Due to limitations in online format, efficiency, and consideration of countries with different time zones, the 2021 online IACS will be limited to citizens of certain countries in the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Africa.

D. TIME

This non-degree arts and culture scholarship program runs for two months, beginning on September 24, 2021, and ending on November 18, 2021. Approximately 16 online classes will be held on weekends, with schedules to be arranged later.

E. CLASSROOM LOCATION & FOUNDATION

All participating candidates will attend this course from their respective countries. All online classes will be held on the Zoom Cloud Meeting platform.

F. COURSE INFORMATION:

Scholarship recipients will explore Indonesian art and culture in general. Each art center will have its own program exploring local culture and society. For example, the East Java art and culture program, featuring traditional Javanese dance, will be offered at the East Java center. In Bali, students will learn about traditional Balinese dance. Meanwhile, at the center in South Sulawesi, applicants will also learn about the art and culture of that region.

G. REGISTRATION FORM:

Please send the requested documents to:

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia

50 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

or hanoi.kbri@kemlu.go.id before September 7, 2021

H. TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. Applicants must be between 19 and 35 years old and have a high school diploma.

2. To avoid technical difficulties, applicants should be residents of Hanoi;

3. Applicants should have an interest in and aptitude for the arts. Students from art schools or those who have studied Indonesian culture are preferred;

4. Although the program is conducted online, applicants must still be in good physical condition to ensure the completion of the training. Female applicants, in particular, must ensure they are not pregnant before or during the scholarship period;

5. Applicants must complete the application form (attached) and submit it along with the following documents:

1) Letter expressing a request or desire;

2) A digital or soft copy of your passport or national identity card that is valid for at least two years;

3) A digital or soft copy of the diploma;

4) A digital or soft copy of the most recent general health certificate issued by a valid hospital/clinic;

5) Letter of recommendation;

6) A signed commitment form stating the following:

a. Be prepared to abide by all rules and regulations set forth by the organizers and art centers;

b. Be prepared to participate in all programs arranged by the organizers and art centers, unless, during participation, a qualified doctor confirms that your health is no longer sufficient to ensure the program;

c. Be prepared to take responsibility and accept the possibility of being disqualified from the program if you fail to comply with the rules set by the organizers.

d. Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia is an advantage for applicants, but it is not a primary requirement of the program. However, basic English skills are mandatory.

I. FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Ms. Le Anh Thu

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia

50 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

Tel: +84 93 4568 906

E-mail:kbri.hanoi.pensosbud@gmail.com