Applications for the 2026 UMS OSC Scholarships are now open for all international students. UMS is offering this scholarship scheme for international students (undergrad and postgrad) through programmes labelled as “International Priority Scholarship (IPS)” and an “Online Scholarship Competition (OSC)”.
For the 2026-2027 academic year, UMS has opened the OSC for new S1 (Bachelor) and S2 (Master) students. The aim: to attract high-achieving students from around the world to study in Indonesia.
The IPS scheme (which overlaps) supports foreign students and includes generous benefits.
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UMS OSC Scholarships Summary
| Host Country | Indonesia |
| Host University | Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta |
| Eligible Nationalities | All |
| Degree Level | Bachelor’s and Master’s |
| Scholarship Duration | 2 to 4 Years |
| Deadline | November 12, 2025 |
Benefits of the UMS OSC Scholarships
Here are the key benefits of the scholarship:
- Full tuition fee waiver for the entire degree.
- Monthly living allowance: IDR 1,750,000/month.
- Book allowance: IDR 50,000/month.
- Health insurance, visa fees, a limited‐stay permit, and a return airfare ticket (for the fully funded level) as part of coverage.
- One‐year free Bahasa Indonesia class (for regular programme students) or language prep.
- For those admitted: supportive infrastructure for international students (language, orientation, etc).
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Eligibility Requirements for UMS OSC Scholarships
General eligibility for Undergraduate and Master’s levels includes:
Undergraduate (S1) Level
- High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
- For many schemes: GPA around 75% or equivalent suggested in external sources.
- Passport validity of at least 18 months at time of application.
- Age limit: often less than 25 years for bachelor applicants.
- Open to all nationalities.
Master’s (S2) Level
- Bachelor’s degree from recognised institution.
- Age limit: often less than 30 years.
- English proficiency proof (or equivalent previous English-medium education) may be required.
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Selection Process of the UMS Scholarships
Here’s how the selection is reported to work:
Document screening: The submitted documents (including transcripts, certificates, etc.) are reviewed.
Essay review (or written component): Applicants may have to submit essays or motivation statements.
Interview: Shortlisted candidates will have an interview (online or in-person) to evaluate their motivation, goals, and fit.
Psychological test or additional assessment for some (not always publicly specified).
Final announcement: Results communicated via the portal/email. Accepted candidates proceed to visa & enrolment.
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Required Documents for UMS Scholarships
You’ll need to gather and submit the following (scanned/uploaded) documents:
- Passport‐sized photo (colour).
- Valid passport (with at least 18 months validity) and scanned copy of passport cover/page.
- Latest academic certificate (high school for undergrad; bachelor’s for master’s).
- Latest academic transcript(s).
- Recommendation letter(s) from school/university or previous supervisor.
- English proficiency certificate or letter confirming previous education was English medium (where applicable).
- Motivation letter or statement of purpose.
- Medical / health certificate (sometimes required).
- All documents must be in English or Bahasa Indonesia (or translated) and uploaded as PDFs in most cases.
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How to Apply for the UMS Scholarships
Here’s the step-by-step application process:
- Visit the official UMS International Student Portal / scholarship webpage. Example: the IPS Scholarship site.
- Register an application account and fill in the online application form. Upload all required documents as specified.
- Submit your application before the deadline. For 2026/2027 intake, admissions open and run until October (for some sources) or earlier.
- Wait for selection: document screening → essay/interview → assessment. If shortlisted, you’ll be contacted.
- Once selected for the scholarship, follow instructions for acceptance, visa application, arrival, orientation and Indonesian language class (if applicable).
