The Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) International Priority Scholarship (IPS) in Indonesia presents a fully funded opportunity for international students including Pakistanis seeking undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, a distinguished private university in Indonesia, is part of a network comprising 164 universities associated with Muhammadiyah and over 1890 private higher educational institutions across the country.
Scholarship Overview:
The International Priority Scholarship (IPS) offers extensive support for students’ academic journeys, covering airfare, living allowance, meals, monthly stipend, tuition fees, health insurance, book allowance, and visa fees. This holistic approach aims to eliminate financial barriers hindering educational pursuits.
Degree Levels and Deadline:
The scholarship caters to both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with the application deadline set for May 15, 2024, providing prospective students with ample time to prepare and submit their applications.
Value of the Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs:
Undergraduate:
- Tuition fees covered for 8 semesters.
- Monthly living allowance of IDR 1.750.000.
- Books allowance of IDR 50.000 per month.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Visa fees, limited stay permit, and return air flight ticket included.
- Free 1-year Bahasa Class for students opting for the Regular Class.
Postgraduate:
- Tuition fees covered for 4 semesters (Master Program) & 6 semesters (Doctoral Program).
- Monthly living allowance and books allowance similar to undergraduate.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Visa fees, limited stay permit, and return air flight ticket included.
- Free 1-year Bahasa Class for students choosing the Regular Class.
Offered Study Programs:
The scholarship encompasses a diverse range of study programs, including Health, Economics and Business, Law, Engineering, Pharmacy, Geography, Psychology, Islamic Studies, and the College of Communications and Informatics.
Eligibility Criteria:
The IPS scholarship is open to students from developing Muslim countries, fostering an inclusive environment for international applicants. It welcomes students at the undergraduate, Master’s, and doctoral levels.
Application Process:
Interested candidates can apply through the official UMS IPS Scholarship link provided, ensuring all required documents, such as personal photos, passport copies, letters of motivation, secondary school certificates, passport covers, letters of recommendation, medical reports, and English language certificates, are submitted before the May 15, 2024 deadline.