Stuned Scholarship Programme
A chance to increase your contribution to the development of
Indonesia
What is StuNed?
StuNed, Stu deren in Ned erland, is a scholarship programme that aims
to contribute to the development of Indonesia through strengthening
the human resources of Indonesian organisations. Each year some 150-
200 full scholarships are offered for professionals to follow master
programmes, short courses or tailor made training, all conducted in
the English language. Graduates commit themselves to return to
Indonesia immediately after graduation and to be actively involved in
the development.
The StuNed programme is subject to the Dutch policy for development
co-operation which aims to achieve the UN Millennium Development
goals in 2015. For Indonesia the bilateral programmes focus on
generating capacity in development relevant sectors and theme`s such
as: education, water management, sanitation and the environment,
community based development, institutional development, good
governance & human rights, gender, HIV/AIDS, reproductive health and
culture (strengthen cultural identity).
In line with the Indonesian Policy, as laid down in the Poverty
Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSP), strengthening the decentralisation
process is another objective. Therefore attention is given to
candidates working at local government level and those working
outside Java. StuNed also aims at a balanced gender representation
(minimum 50% women).
Candidates` profiles
The StuNed programme aims at providing scholarships to government
officials (central and regional), NGO officials, lecturers-educators
and journalists. Employees of private companies working in
development related sectors may also apply.
The ideal StuNed candidate is strongly committed to the development
of Indonesia; possesses proven leadership qualities; is strongly
committed to the eradication of corruption and other bad governance
practices; and can justify how the scholarship contributes to the
development of his/her organisation,
Main requirements to apply:
be an Indonesian national;
to be proven by : copy of KTP or Kartu Dinas Pegawai Negeri, paspor
(valid until one year after the start of the programme). To be
submitted at the time of application. Copy of paspor can be submitted
after award of the scholarship;
have earned a S1 or Bachelor`s degree or its equivalent at a
recognized university in Indonesia; be able to provide evidence of
the academic achievements (minimum G.P.A. score 2.75):
to be proven by: original transcript, dated year of graduation,
legalized by university ;
relevant work experience for at least two years;
to be proven by : official statement from the employer on seal
stating that the applicant is allowed to study abroad and that
her/his position will be reserved until the applicant has returned to
Indonesia; this letter may be submitted after receiving the award of
the scholarship, but before departure to the Netherlands; for
government employees and lecturers a copy of the employment contract
(SK) is required, NGO officials are requested to include the latest
annual report of the NGO.
have an academic or professional background that is related to the
subject of the course;
to be explained by applicant in motivation statement
be full time available for the entire period of the study programme
or course and be able to participate in and complete all courses;
have a high level of English proficiency (TOEFL Computer based 213,
or ITP 550, IELTS 6); Only International TOEFL or Recognized
Institutional TOEFL (ITP) 550 scores are accepted. TOEFL/IELTS scores
are only valid for two years. For postgraduate courses offered in the
Dutch language a good command of the language is required;
to be proven by : original score form, no copies allowed. In
exceptional cases a TOEFL score lower than 550 is allowed if the
receiving university guarantees to bring the English proficiency of
the student to the required level.
be in good health
to be confirmed by: a medical examination after award of the
scholarship;
not have studied abroad in the past two years;
to be proven by: curriculum vitae, data in application form on seal,
photocopy passport
be admitted to one of the courses or programmes offered by Institutes
of Higher Education in the Netherlands for the academic year 2006;
to be proven by: admission letter from the university in which the
start and end date of the programme, the total tuition fee and the
name of the course are mentioned clearly;
as of 1 September 2006, the application be not older than 40 years
for male; for female 45 years;
to be proven by: copy of KTP or passport.
English proficiency requirements
All courses are conducted in the English language. Therefore a high
level of English language proficiency is required and candidates are
recommended to prepare themselves well in advance by taking English
language courses and by participating in TOEFL or IELTS prediction
tests. Information on English Proficiency Test dates and samples of
required TOEFL or IELTS documents are available, please click here.
Eligible courses
StuNed offers scholarships to follow master courses, short courses or
customized training programmes. One can choose from a wide range of
courses. See the list of "development related short courses and
master programmes". Other study programmes may also be chosen if the
relevance to the development of Indonesia can convincingly be
motivated by the applicant. For customized training programmes a
special application procedure is applicable (see below).
Candidates are advised to choose study programmes very carefully. The
choice of the most suitable programme is an important factor in the
assessment of the application. Programmes must have a minimum
duration of six weeks and a maximum duration of 24 months.
PhD programs are not eligible under the StuNed programme. For these
programs see the information on the Netherlands Fellowship Programme
(NFP), another scholarship programme from the Dutch Government.
Two ways to apply for StuNed, and `How to do it`
There are two ways to apply for a StuNed scholarship:
1. Individual application ( for master programmes and short courses)
Applicants should take the following steps:
applicants are strongly advised to contact the institution well in
advance for further information about the details of the course and
the admission procedure; the university or institute offering the
course will have its own admission requirements.
register for admission to a study programme in the Netherlands.
download the StuNed application form from the NEC website;
Applications must include:
Two copies of the application form and its supplements;
Legalized transcripts of degrees, diplomas and academic records,
dated at year of graduation;
A `TOEFL computer based Test Examinee`s Score Record`, `Institutional
Test Score Record (ITP score record)` or `International English
Language Testing System Test Report Form (IELTS Report Form)`;
Curriculum vitae;
Motivation statement in which the applicant explains his choice of
study and the relevance for the development of Indonesia (see
application form).
A personal and original letter of recommendation on the institutions
stationary;
A letter from the university or employer stating that the applicant
is allowed to study abroad and that her/his position will be hold
until after the applicant is back in Indonesia; this letter may be
submitted after receiving the results of the selection, but before
departure to The Netherlands;
A copy of the passport (valid until one year after the start of the
programme) To be submitted at the time of application or within one
week after receiving the award;
A certified translation of birth certificate;
2 recent photographs (4x6);
Admission letter or provisional admission letter by host institution
in the Netherlands, in which start date and end date of the course
are mentioned as well as the tuition fee.
submit the form, with all required attachments to NEC as soon as you
can or before the deadline.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Application deadline
Master course
Short course
15 April 2006
1 Maret 2006
with a start date between 1 July 31 December 2006
1 Oktober 2006
with a start date between 1 January 31 June 2007
Pre-Registration for candidates from Outside Java
Candidates from outside Java may benefit from pre-registration
through which a provisional award can be obtained. A provisional
award is valid for one year enabling candidates to achieve the
required level of English proficiency. Download pre registration form
here.
The deadline for pre-registration for courses starting in the
academic year 2007-2008 is 1 Augustus 2006.
2. Group Application ( for master, short courses and customized
training programmes)
Institutions, partnerships, consortia and functional networks
(hereafter called institutions/networks) may submit a collective
application for staff upgrading. Training needs can consist of
existing master courses (including the Dutch part of a double degree
programmes) and short courses or tailor made programmes. Tailor made
programmes are defined as existing short courses of which the
starting date, location and/or time frame is adjusted to the
institutions requirements. Tailor made programmes can also consist of
a selection of existing modules to comply with the specific needs of
the requesting institution. The programme may take place entirely or
partly in Indonesia.
Detailed information on customized training programme, please click
here.
The selection process
All individual applications for master courses or short courses that
fulfil the requirements are recorded, ranked and categorised
according to various criteria like GPA score, TOEFL score, present
occupation, domicile, assessment of the motivation, study category,
gender and others.
The selection committee awards the scholarships based on all
information supplied by the candidate, the importance of the sector
for development of Indonesia and the role of the institution for
development of Indonesia. A statement by the employer describing the
effect that the study will have on the organisation is an important
factor in this evaluation.
The result will be announced not later than June 2006
StuNed Scholarship Covers:
tuition fee;
monthly living allowance;
insurance package (travel, health, third party liability);
international travel expenses;
travel expenses in the Netherlands directly related to the study
programme;
contribution to study related expenses, such as books and study
materials and shipping charges (total allowance depends on the length
of the study);
reimbursement of expenses for the residence permit.
Netherlands Education Centre
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Jakarta 12950
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