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The Indonesian Aid Scholarship (TIAS)

About

The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, in collaboration with the Indonesian AID, the Ministry of Finance (MoF), and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (MoECRT), offers a full-time program for international students under the Indonesian AIS Scholarship (TIAS). 

Indonesian AID Scholarship is a grant program from the Indonesian Government that aims to support the achievement of SDGs targets, especially in the education sector. As a reflection of the spirit of the Asia-Africa Summit and South-South Cooperation, the Indonesian AID scholarship will develop the skills and expertise of future leaders from Indonesia’s partner countries. It acts as a soft diplomacy to strengthen cooperation and friendship among partner countries through the development of human resources between countries. The Indonesian AID Scholarship offers a scholarship program for associate’s, bachelor’s, professional, and master’s degrees for government officials and/or individuals who are recommended to work in the government sector under the grant policy regulations.

As one of the college partners of TIAS, the programs offered at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, are:  

    • Master’s Program in Political Science (Concentration: International Relations)
    • Master’s Program in Public Administration
    • Bachelor’s Program in International Relations

Programs Offered and Target Countries

For the academic year 2024-2025, three TIAS programs with different target countries are offered at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran. 

Scholarships Coverage

The scholarship covers a maximum period of 8 semesters for a 4-years bachelor’s program and a maximum period of 4 semesters for a 2-years master’s program, which include:

  • Academic Cost (Tuition Fee)
  • A Round Trip Ticket (Economic Class)
  • Visa Cost
  • Monthly Living Allowance
  • Settle-in Allowance
  • Accommodation Allowance
  • Health Insurance
  • Education Support Fund

For master’s program, the scholarship also covers: 

  • Research Grant
  • International Seminar Grant
  • International Journal Publication Assistance Fund

Requirements and Eligibilities

Requirements for Master’s Program

  • Officially nominated by the Government of the Priority State.
  • Willing to return and serve in their home country for a minimum of 2 (two) years after completing the study.
  • Possess citizenship status from the priority state.
  • Not registered as an active military member.
  • Not currently or will be undergoing mandatory military service until the end of the academic period.
  • Have an active passport with a minimum validity of 18 months from the registration date.
  • The maximum age is 40 years old by July 2024.
  • Preferably have a minimum of 2 years of work experience as a government employee in their country.
  • Provide a certificate of employment in the government sector or equivalent documents.
  • Proficient in the use of the English language. For non-English speaking countries, it is mandatory to attach a TOEFL ITP certificate with a minimum score of 477 or IELTS with a minimum score of 5.5 (prediction tests such as englishtest.duolingo.com or others are allowed). This requirement does not apply to countries that use English as the medium of instruction or departments that use Indonesian as the medium of instruction.
  • Hold a bachelor's degree (proven by certificate).
  • Do not yet possess a previous master's degree.
  • Attach a letter/document confirming good conduct and/or a clear criminal record from the relevant local authorities.
  • Physically and mentally healthy, as evidenced by a health certificate from a doctor.

Requirements for Master’s Program

  • Officially nominated by the Government of the Priority State.
  • Willing to return and serve in their home country for a minimum of 2 (two) years after completing the study.
  • Possess citizenship status from the priority state.
  • Not registered as an active military member.
  • Preferably have a minimum of 2 years of work experience as a government employee in their country
  • Have an active passport with a minimum validity of 18 months from the registration date.
  • The maximum age is 25 years old by July 2024.
  • Proficient in the use of the English language. For non-English speaking countries, it is mandatory to attach a TOEFL ITP certificate with a minimum score of 477 or IELTS with a minimum score of 5.5 (prediction tests such as englishtest.duolingo.com or others are allowed). This requirement does not apply to countries that use English as the medium of instruction or departments that use Indonesian as the medium of instruction.
  • Hold a high school diploma.
  • Provide a certificate of employment in the government sector or equivalent documents for those already working.
  • Attach a letter/document confirming good conduct and/or a clear criminal record from the relevant local authorities.
  • Physically and mentally healthy, as evidenced by a health certificate from a doctor.

Selection Procedures and Timeline

Procedures

  • The Indonesian Government submits requests to the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate General in targeted countries to provide the proposed names of students.
  • Foreign governments submit recommendations for the proposed students to the Indonesian Embassy.
  • The Indonesian Embassy inputs selection documents to the website.
  • The selection process consists of administrative and academic tests.
  • The prospective students will be delivered to the selected campus, and the campus will conduct the selection process, which should include online interviews and any related tests with the potential candidates.
  • The Indonesian Embassy will contact awardee candidates to make final confirmation
  • Publishing final selection result through the website

During the application process, please pay close attention to some Important information below:

  • Submit the selection criteria to the Indonesian Embassy.
  • The Indonesian Embassy will complete the online application process
  • The Directorate General of Higher Education, MoECRT will carry out administrative selection
  • Conduct the academic selection process with the targeted university
  • The Selection Results will be broadcasted online through the Indonesian AID Website and officially announced through the Indonesian Embassy publication network;
  • We suggest you collect as much information as possible on the universities and your desired study program.
  • Please be advised that once you are admitted, changing either the universities or your study program is strictly prohibited
  • A recommendation letter from the Indonesian Embassy is mandatory. The recommendation letter will be issued based on verification and necessary background and/or security checks conducted by the Indonesian Embassy
  • All the required documents have to be written or officially translated into English

Time Line

Further Information

For further information regarding the scholarship program, please refer to the official website https://tias.kemenkeu.go.id/ 

For further inquiries on the programs offered at FISIP UNPAD, please contact the Head of Internationalization Unit, Ibu Anggia Utami Dewi, Ph.D. at [email protected] or at [email protected]