Developing Countries Partnership Scholarship(DCPS) 2011 -2012 in Bangladesh

1. Scholarship Name:Developing Countries Partnership Scholarship (DCPS) 2011-2012

2. Level of Scholarship: Graduate

Duration: 3years

STUDY PROGRAMS:

The scholarship is offered to postgraduate students (Master Degree) to study at one of the universities in Indonesia for 3 years, consisting of one year of the Indonesian Language and Preparatory Programs and 2 years of Master Program with the arrangement below.

study fields:

• Humanities:
• Options= Literary studies, Linguistics, History, Philosophy, Anthropology, Cultural Studies.
• Science:
• Biology, Physics, Geography, Chemistry, Remote sensing, Computer, Mathematics, Statistics, Environmental Sciences, Public Health, Sports Sciences, Medical Studies, Pharmacy Studies.
• Agricultural Sciences:
• Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Forestry, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Food Science & Technology, Estate Crop Product Technology, Marine Science, Fisherie.
• Social Science:
• Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology , Economic Development Study , Management, Law, International Relations, Accounting, Communication and Media Studies, Community Empowerment Studie.
• Engineering:
• Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Mechanical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Naval Architect Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Informatics Engineering.
• Education:
• Education Management, Education Research and Evaluation, Social Science Education, Natural Science Education, Mathematics Education, Vocational and Technology Education, Out of School/Informal Education, Applied Linguistics, History Education, Instructional Education, Indonesian Education, Sports Education, Educational Science, Primary School Teacher Education.
• Multi-disclipinary Studies:
• Performing Arts and Arts Studies, Comparative Religious Studies, Tourism Studies
• Bio Technology

Period of Study :

• Indonesian Language : 8 Months
• Master Preparatory Programs : 4 Months
• Master Programs : 24 Months (4 Semester)

Research

Research in the framework of the graduate program should be carried out in Indonesia.

Should the research be carried in the respective home country, all the cost will be borne by the respective student.

Language
All lectures and thesis Should be written in the Indonesian language.

Requirement:

1. The maximum age is 35 years
2. Has a bachelor degree or its equivalent
3. Has a TOEFL score of 450 or equivalent
4. Completes and submits the application form and must be nominated by the respective government
5. If successful, while studying in Indonesia:

• Will comply with the Indonesian Government and host university regulations
• Will not work or join any political activity
• Agrees not to change the place of study program selected
• Sign the statement letter prior to departure(see appendix)

Application Procedure:

The Completed Application Form
Official letter of candidate nomination from the respective candidate’s government official.

• A photocopy of passport or birth certificate
• A certified photocopy of diploma and academic transcripts (translated into English)
• A TOEFL score certificates obtained within the last 12 months
• A Health certificate from a recognized medical doctor in the candidate’s home country.

The completed application sends to Second Secretary, Indonesia Embassy in Dhaka, Road #53, Plot#14, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212

Scholarship coverage:

• Financial assistance

Settlement Allowance will be given upon arrival in Indonesia

While taking the Indonesian language course and preparatory programs, a student will receive Rp. 1.500.000,-/month (cost of living only).

During their Master Programs in Indonesia, the students will get :

Cost of Living (net, monthly) = Rp. 1.500.000,-

Research Allowance (monthly) = Rp. 400.000,-
(to be given at the beginning of the third semester)

Books (net, monthly) = Rp. 350.000,-

The scholarship will be provided by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia for 36 months.

A round-trip international airfare (economic class) from the international airport of the students’ home countries to Indonesia, including local exchange to the host university.

Health insurance

Health insurances shall covered selected medical services with maximum of Rp. 150.000,- (One Hundred and fifty Thousand Rupiah) monthly.

In case of the cost of medical services exceeded to those covered by the health insurance, the difference should be borne by student.