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[IISMA Co-Funding 2024] Opening Application for the 2024 Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards Co-Funding Scheme

Introduction

IISMA is a Government of Indonesia scholarship scheme to fund Indonesian students on mobility programs to overseas universities.  IISMA is designed to accommodate undergraduate and vocational students to spend one semester (approximately 16 weeks) at university to study, experience host country culture, and do practical assignments to hone their skills. This program is centrally managed by the Directorate General of Higher Education, Kemdikbudristek (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology or MoECRT) funded by the Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan/Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP). Application of participation is open for undergraduate and vocational students from all Indonesian higher education institutions.

The objective of this program is to facilitate Indonesian students to gain knowledge and skills as well as to exchange ideas and culture, and build networks with their peers, academics, and international community overseas.

On this opportunity, we would like to announce a warm invitation for you to participate in the IISMA Co-Funding scheme.

The selection process will be based on merit and the strength of your application. Please take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity and explore the world through this program.

To obtain further information and access the application materials, please visit IISMA Website

IISMA Co-Funding 2024 Coverage Scheme:

Covered by IISMA:

  1. Registration Fee to Host University
  2. Tuition Fee to Host University
  3. International Economy Airfare
  4. Emergency fund

Self-finance by Student:

  1. Visa application fee
  2. Settlement Allowance
  3. Living Allowance
  4. Insurance fee
  5. Local transport fee

Detail Self-Funding Scheme for reference here

 

Eligibility

1. an active undergraduate or vocational student, currently enrolled and registered in the Higher Education Database (Pangkalan Data Pendidikan Tinggi – PDDIKTI), who falls under the following criteria:

  • Undergraduate students in their 4th or 6th semester at recognized universities in Indonesia (Perguruan Tinggi Dalam Negeri – PTDN) under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology; or
  • Diploma 3 students in their 4th semester and Diploma 4 students in their 4th or 6th semester at recognized universities offering vocational programs in Indonesia (Perguruan Tinggi Penyelenggara Pendidikan Vokasi – PTPPV) under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology;

2. an active undergraduate or vocational student, currently enrolled and registered in the Higher Education Database (Pangkalan Data Pendidikan Tinggi – PDDIKTI), who falls under the following criteria:

3. maximum 24 years old by July 1, 2024;

4. have a cumulative GPA of minimum 3.0 (out of 4.0) proven by the latest academic transcript;

5. nominated by Head of Study Program/Head of Department of home university (PTDN or PTPPV);

6. never have taken college leave during study;

7. not participate in other Kampus Merdeka flagship programs while taking part in IISMA Program;

8. not take any classes at home university during IISMA program;

9. not have participated in more than one (1) Kampus Merdeka Flagship Program prior to the IISMA Program;

10. submit valid English proficiency certificate with the following minimum scores:

      a. Undergraduate students:

            i. TOEFL iBT – 78, IELTS – 6.0, or Duolingo English Test – 100,

      b. Vocational students:

            i. TOEFL iBT – 60, IELTS – 6.0, Duolingo English Test – 95, or TOEIC Listening and Reading Test – 605, to IISMA’s official institutional code of respective English test*; (check here)

11. never have violated the rules, norms, and/or laws applied in Indonesia;

12. adhere to the rules and regulations while participating in the IISMA program.

*If the host university’s English Language proficiency requirement exceeds requirement on point 10 or exclusively accepts a specific type of English language proficiency test, the language criteria established by the host university will apply to the applicant. Kindly review and refer to the minimum English Proficiency scores specified by your preferred host universities.

Required Documents:

Main Documents

1. Letter of Nomination and Letter of Enrollment from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)

2. Letter of Statement Signed and Stamped (bermeterai) by Applicant and Parents/Guardians (Undergraduate | Vocational)

3. Letter of Statement Signed and Stamped (bermeterai) by the Head of Study Program/Head of Department (Undergraduate | Vocational)

4. Parental Statement of Independent Component Financing (Undergraduate | Vocational) or Parental Statement Approving Independent Component Financing by Guardian (Undergraduate | Vocational)*

5. Identity Card (KTP) in color

6. Household Card (Kartu Keluarga) [terms and conditions click here]

7. Academic transcript in semester 1-3 for 4th semester student, or 1-5 for 6th semester student

8. English Proficiency Test: IELTS/ TOEFL iBT/Duolingo English Test (or TOEIC for Vocational Student)

*only if applicants will be financed by other parties aside from parents.

Additional Required Documents

1. Original scan of SKCK (Surat Keterangan Catatan Kepolisian) issued by related authorities.**
2. Scan of Letter Declaration Clearance from Narcotic (Surat Keterangan Bebas Narkoba) issued by related authorities.**

 

Application Procedures

  1. Submit the aforementioned required Main documents and Additional documents combined in one PDF file to the Office of International Affairs by the deadline 22 April 2024 through the online submission link: ugm.id/ApplyIISMA2024.
  2. OIA will evaluate your application and upon selection review of your documents, OIA will then proceed with the Letter of Statement and Recommendation from Home University (Surat Rekomendasi dan Pernyataan Perguruan Tinggi) signed and sealed (bermeterai) by Vice Rector as required by IISMA.
  3. Nominated students shall proceed with the online application through IISMA Application Portal, opened by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemdikbudristek) until 22 April 2024.
  4. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemdikbudristek) will proceed with the selection of students.
  5. The FINAL decision of acceptance will be from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemdikbudristek).

 

Important Notes:

List of programs (participating university partners and courses offered) are announced through IISMA Website. 

As this scholarship is highly competitive, applicants are strongly suggested to strictly follow the basic requirements of the eligibility AND requirements of the host university.

Any changes and updated information throughout the opening of the application will be notified to the webpage of OIA. Final reference of information will be from the IISMA Website.

For further consultation, students are open to join Telegram Group IISMA UGM.