Eligibility and Requirements PPAN 2015The following are general rules regarding participants eligibility and requirements.1. Indonesian Citizen2. Holding an ID card (KTP) issued in West Java3. Graduated from Senior High School or equivalent4. Unmarried5. Never participating in any Youth International Exchange Programs organized by the Youth and Sport Ministry6. Passionate about youth empowerment and volunteering as exemplified by giving contribution to community through social, art and culture, entrepreneurship, sport, or any tangible activities7. Having knowledge of national and international issues8. Age limit for each program as follows.1. Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program : 21 25 years old2. Indonesia Canada Youth Exchange Program : 20 24 years old3. Indonesia Malaysia Youth Exchange Program : 23 27 years old4. Indonesia Korea Youth Exchange Program : 18 24 years old5. Ship for South East Asia Youth Program(SSEAYP) : 20 30 years old9. Physically and mentally fit10. Never consuming illegal drugs and committing crimes11. Able to communicate in English12. Required to bring an official cover letter/recommendation letter (Surat Pengantar/Surat Rekomendasi untuk mengikuti seleksi) issued by the local government or Dinas Pemuda dan Olahraga The letter will be required as participants advance to the second phase of the selection.Disclaimer:Quota and programs are decided by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Republic of Indonesia.

FAQFREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONSWhat is the programme quota?The programme quota is the number of provincial delegates to the PPAN programmes. The Indonesian Ministry of Youth and Sport determines how many delegates from which province are sent to which PPAN programme. The number of delegates in PPAN programmes does not necessarily represent the 34 provinces in Indonesia. Therefore, the programme quota may change every year.Are PPAN programmes open for male and female?Yes, they are. Typically, the male-female ratio of a PPAN programme is 1:1. The Indonesian Ministry of Youth and Sport reserves the right to decide if a certain province shall send one male participant, one female participant, or both.What if my qualification does not suit the programme quota?Please remember that the programme quota changes every year. Therefore, if you are interested in joining a programme but do not meet this years male/female qualification, for instance, you may apply for the next years programme provided that your age falls within the limits of the programme.Can I apply for PPAN programmes in another province?It depends on the rules set by the PCMI in respective provinces. Each PCMI has its own policies. Please contact the provincial office of youth and sport or the PCMI in question.If I were chosen for a programme, what should I do next?You will undergo a series of training organised by PCMI Jawa Barat, after which you will join other provincial delegates to the National Pre-departure Training. PCMI Jawa Barat will help you prepare for the programme.Are PPAN programmes free of charge?Basically, PPAN programmes do not impose any fees on participants. All PPAN programmes belong to the Government-to-Government (G2G) partnership; therefore the Government of the Republic of Indonesia is the main sponsor. However, all participants shall incur personal needs such as traditional costumes, stage properties, attire, musical instruments, passport, gifts, etc.If I have already participated in one PPAN programme, can I apply for another?No, you cannot. You can participate in only one PPAN programme organised by the Indonesian Ministry of Youth and Sport.I have graduated from college or I have been working, can I apply for the programmes?Yes, you can, provided that you meet the age requirement. PPAN programmes are intended forthe youth, not merely forstudents.I do not hail from West Java, I do not have an ID card issued in West Java, I cannot perform West Javanese arts and culture; can I join the selection?All candidates must have an ID card issued in West Java. Basically, PCMI Jawa Barat will select youth delegates to the national and international levels. Naturally, then, we expect that the delegates can well represent West Java province