Embassy of India Jakarta

Indian Council for Cultural Relations New Delhi

Scholarships for pursuing University education in India

Applications for the 2011 academic year for the Government of India scholarships provided by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) are now being accepted in the Embassy of India in Jakarta. Last date for acceptance of applications is 22 January 2011. Scholarships are offered to Indonesian students for study at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, including Master and Doctoral programmes. Students applying for the award of scholarship must pass the English Proficiency Test to be conducted at the Embassy of India in Jakarta. The scholarship will cover tuition fees, living allowance, accommodation charges, contingent grant and other benefits. However, the cost of to and fro air passage to India is excluded. Scholarships are not provided for medicine (MBBS), dentistry (BDS), nursing & other courses related to medicine. For more information, please visit: www.congendiamedan.or.id or contact: www.indianembassyjakarta.com or www.jnicc.org or

Education Wing, Embassy of India, Jl. HR Rasuna Said, Kav. S-1, Kuningan, Jakarta Tel: (62-21) 520 4150/52/57/526 4931/Ext. 28 & 521 3775 Fax: (62-21) 520 4160 & 5265622 E-mail: ssedu@net-zap.com or edujkt@net-zap.com

Embassy of India Jakarta

Indian Council for Cultural Relations New Delhi

Scholarships for pursuing University education in India

The Government of India scholarships are provided by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) through its General Cultural Scholarships Scheme (GCSS) for the year 2011-12. The scholarships are offered to meritorious Indonesian students to undertake higher studies in India under undergraduate (S1), post-graduate (S2) and Ph.D. (S3). Students can opt for any course in the fields of arts, performing arts, architecture, literature, commerce and science; degree courses in engineering and agriculture; and doctoral and post-doctoral courses in various disciplines. Government of India will provide living allowance, contingent grant, accommodation charges, tuition fee and other benefits, including expenses on medical treatment and study tour to the students selected for the scholarship. However, the cost of air passage to India and back for all students and expenses on laboratory chemicals and related incidentals for science stream students would have to be borne by them or by their sponsors. Scholarships are not provided for medicine (MBBS), dentistry (BDS), nursing & other courses related to medicine. Applications for the 2011-12 academic year are now being accepted in the Embassy of India in Jakarta. Last date for acceptance of applications is 22 January 2011.
Mandatory requirements for GCSS Scholarships application*: A record of high-level academic achievement (with GPA of at least 2.75) in the last qualifying examination at the School or the University Syllabus of the last qualifying examination Certified/sworn copies of all documents such as marks sheets etc. with English translations To pass an English Proficiency Test to be conducted by the Embassy For Students applying for doctoral/post-doctoral courses or architecture: Synopsis of the proposed area of research Certificate of Physical Fitness, as prescribed in Appendix-2 of the Application Form Medical certificate attesting that the candidate is free from AIDS Curriculum Vitae in English (HP and e-mail required) Certificate in English-language course/TOEFL score minimum 500 Recommendation letter from former School/University/Office

*Information above is only a summary. For detailed information, please refer to the Application Form and the detailed Guidelines.

For detailed information on ICCR scholarships, please visit: www.indianembassyjakarta.com or www.jnicc.org or www.congendiamedan.or.id or contact:

Education Wing, Embassy of India, Jl. HR Rasuna Said, Kav. S-1, Kuningan, Jakarta Tel: (62-21) 520 4150/52/57/526 4931 & 521 3775 Fax: (62-21) 520 4160 & 5265622 E-mail: ssedu@net-zap.com or edujkt@net-zap.com

Embassy of India Jakarta

Indian Council for Cultural Relations New Delhi

ICCR Scholarships for studying in Universities in India

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION BROCHURE To be read in conjunction with the Scholarship Application Forms & Guidelines
The ICCR scholarships provide opportunities for Indonesian students to study at the higher educational institutions in India. Under its General Cultural Scholarship Scheme (GCSS), ICCR awards, through the Embassy of India in Jakarta, twenty (20) scholarships to meritorious students from Indonesia for studying in Universities and Colleges in India. The scholarships are for full-time study in one of the course of study at one of the participating Universities and other Institutions of Higher Learning listed in the Application Form. Eligibility criteria are set out on page-2 of this Brochure. Applications from all students, who fulfill the eligibility criteria and who possess basic working knowledge of the English language, are invited. Scholarships are for study at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, including Master and Doctoral programmes. Students applying for the award of scholarship must pass the English Proficiency Test to be conducted at the Embassy of India in Jakarta.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 21 January 2011 Applications should be submitted to the Education Wing, Embassy of India, Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav. S.1, Kuningnan, Jakarta Selatan 12950 Tel: (62-21) 520 4150/52/57/526 4931 & 521 3775 Fax: (62-21) 520 4160 & 526 5622 E-mail: edujkt@net-zap.com or ssedu@net-zap.com

WHO CAN APPLY? To be eligible to apply for ICCR scholarship, you must: be an Indonesian national; be usually and currently resident in Indonesia; not have permanent resident status for any other country; be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencement of scholarship in India; not currently hold a scholarship from ICCR under GCSS; not availed of a scholarship from ICCR under GCSS; priority will be given to candidates who have not had scholarships and have not been awarded scholarship previously to study in India; be applying to commence a new course of study at a level higher than your current qualification; be able to take up the scholarship in the year in which it is offered (2011); and for civil servants, be endorsed by your sponsoring organization, i.e. Ministry, Department, statutory authority, agency.

Specifically: all applicants must have very good English language skills; to verify the English language competency, an English Proficiency Test will be conducted at the Embassy of India in Jakarta on Friday, 4 February 2011; only those candidates whose Application Forms and Documents have been found to be in order will be eligible for appearing in the English Proficiency Test; all applicants for M.Phil, Doctorate (Ph.D), Post-doctorate Research, Casual Research or Architecture would need to submit a synopsis of the proposed area of research; applicants for post-graduate study must already hold a recognized under-graduate degree (S1) with good academic record; applicants for doctorate (Ph.D) must already hold a recognized Masters degree (S2) with good academic record; applicants for studying performing arts would need to submit video/audio cassettes of their recorded performances.

In addition, all applicants must: be committed to return to Indonesia upon finishing their course of study

Applications from candidates who are not eligible will not be considered

CHOOSING A COURSE OF STUDY

In the Application Form, the students are required to indicate at least three courses, in the order of preference, which they would like to pursue in Indian educational institutions. Students are also required to indicate at least three Universities/Institution of Higher Learning, in the order of preference, at which they would like to study. A list of participating Universities (total 189) is included at Appendix-5 to the Scholarship Application Form. When considering a course, students must ensure that they possess requisite qualifications for the course which they choose to study. Students must also ensure that the chosen course of study is a structured course of study at the University of their preference. For selecting the course of study or the University, students may refer to the Universities Handbook of India available at the Embassy of India in Jakarta or browse the official website of the concerned University. Students may also apprize themselves of the requirements expected to be fulfilled by the Foreign Students at the concerned University. Doctoral and Post-graduate (including Masters) applicants should generally choose an area consistent with previous studies they have completed. It may be noted that Indian Universities/educational institutions are autonomous and independent and hence have their own eligibility criteria. Forwarding of applications is thus not a guarantee of admission. Final acceptance is up to the University concerned. A scholarship is awarded only when admission is confirmed by the concerned University/ICCR.

NOTE ON RESTRICTIONS ON ICCR SCHOLARSHIPS: There will be no scholarship awarded for medicine (MBBS), dentistry (BDS), nursing and other courses related to medicine during 2011-12.

SELECTION PROCESS The Embassy will consider all eligible applications. All candidates whose dossiers will be found in order shall be called for an English Proficiency Test
For applicants in North Sumatra Contact: Consulate General of India (CGI) in Medan [Add: Jl. Uskup Agung A. Sugiopranoto No. 19, Medan 20152; Tel: (061) 4531308, 4556452; Fax: (62-61) 453 1319; E-mail: cgimedan@indosat.net.in Website: www.congendiamedan.or.id For applicants in Bali Contact: Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) in Bali [Add: Jl. Raya Puputan No. 42-44, Renon, Denpasar, Bali Tel: (0361) 241978 Fax: (0361) 241980 E-mail: iccbali@gmail.com For applicants from all other provinces in Indonesia Contact: Education Wing Embassy of India [Add: Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-1, Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950 Tel: (021) 5204150/52/57/ 5264931 & 5213775 Fax: (021) 5204160, 5265622 E-mail: edujkt@net-zap.com ssedu@net-zap.com

All candidates called for English Proficiency Test will also be interviewed on the same day by an interview team which will assess the candidates academic ability, clarify of study goals, and cultural adaptability and the relevant of their proposed study. Interviews will be undertaken in English. A short-list of thirty (30) candidates who will qualify the English Proficiency Test and the personal interview will be forwarded to ICCR for consideration of award of scholarship. However, only 20 scholarships will be finally awarded.

Selection Criteria: Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of: 1. Academic merit; 2. English language proficiency; and, 3. Likelihood of successful study abroad. The final selection is objective and merit-based. Selection Process Time-Table 11 November 2010 21 January 2011 24-31 January 2011 1 February 2011 4 February 2011 7-14 February 2011 17 February 2011 28 February 2011 May-JuneJuly 2011 July-August 2011 Opening date of applications Closing date for applications Scrutiny of applications Short list of applicants eligible for English Proficiency Test posted English Proficiency Test, followed by personal Interview Compiling and processing of applications from Bali, Medan, Surabaya and all other parts of Indonesia at Jakarta Forwarding the shortlist of 30 applications to ICCR Last date for receiving applications in ICCR, New Delhi Awardees notified; Pre-departure formalities Depart for India

NOTIFICATION OF THE AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIP Students who are awarded scholarships will be notified through a formal mail as soon as their admissions are confirmed in a University in India. Any request for change in course of study or University, once admission of a scholar is confirmed and the scholar has arrived to join the course, would not be entertained.

Pre-departure and Visa Application

Immediately upon being advised of award of scholarship, the concerned student must complete his travel document (passport) and also make booking for travel to India. He should thereafter approach the Education Wing of the Embassy of India in Jakarta, which will assist successful candidates with application for visa. Visa will be provided on gratis basis for the entire duration of the course. All students admitted to M.Phil. and higher course (Ph.D. or post-doctoral) would require Research Visa instead of Student Visa. The concerned students may ascertain the requirements and procedure for making applications for the Research Visa. The processing time for Research Visa is may take up to one month, provided documentation has been completed satisfactorily. Before leaving for India, all awardees will be fully briefed about the living conditions in India, on the details of scholarships, the type and duration of the course to which he/she is admitted course. Once in India, the student would have to go for AIDS test before the admission is finally given to overseas scholars. In case, any of the students is found HIV positive in India, the scholar will be repatriated immediately and the ICCR would not bear any expenses on this account.

Scholarship Terms and Conditions The ICCR scholarships awarded under GCSS are fully-funded scholarships. However, the international airfare from Indonesia to the place of study in India and back has to be borne by the students themselves. In case of scholars pursuing science courses, the expenditure on laboratory chemicals and other related incidental charges are also to be borne by the scholars themselves. Student visa, valid for the entire duration of the study, would be provided on gratis basis. Under the scholarships, the following are provided/covered:
Tuition Fee / Other compulsory fee Living Allowance (Stipend) Contingent Grant Full academic fees and other fees that are compulsory for all international students undertaking the course @Rs. 4,500 per month for Under-graduate courses (BA/B.Sc./B.Com/BBM/BCA/BBA/B.Tech. etc.) @Rs. 5,000 per month for Post-graduate courses (MA/M.Com/MBA/MCA/MSc/ME/M.Tech. etc.) @Rs. 6,000 per month for Research courses (M.Phil/Ph.D./D.Lit/Fellow) @Rs. 6,500 per month for Post-doctoral research students @Rs. 4,500 per annum for Under-graduate courses @Rs. 6,500 per annum for Post-graduate courses @Rs. 12,000 per annum for Research courses (M.Phil/Ph.D. in Humanities, S&T/M.Tech/ME) @Rs. 15,000 per month for Post-doctoral research courses (Humanities, Engineering, Technology) @ Rs. 3,500 per month in metropolitan cities of Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Pune @ Rs. 3,000 per month in other smaller cities @Rs. 10,000 for Ph.D. Scholars @ Rs. 7,000 for BBA/BCA/MCA/MBA/M.Tech and other courses requiring submission of project Students/scholars are expected to seek treatment at the medical centre/dispensary attached to the University/Institute where they are enrolled or in the nearest Government Hospital. Bills on medical treatment are settled by the Council as per rules. ICCR meets the expenditure on train/bus fares and daily allowance.

House Rent Allowance Thesis and Dissertation Expenses Medical Benefits Study Tours

FAMILY ENTRY: Families must meet the Government of India immigration requirements. Scholarship awardees may bring their immediate families (spouse and children) to India at their own cost, after awardees have joined their respective course of studies and settled into their formal academic courses. Government of India does not provide any financial or other support for the dependents of the students. Students must contact the Embassy of India in Jakarta to ascertain the current requirements for family entry/visit to India.

Important Note: Students awarded the scholarship must give an undertaking to complete their course of study in India. In case, any student returns prematurely to Indonesia without completing his/her course of study, the student would be liable to reimburse all expenses incurred on tuition fee, stipend, HRA etc. to ICCR.