REPUBLICA DEMOCRATICA DE TIMOR-LESTEffiMSTEHO DO PETRoLEO E RECURSOS MINERAIS {MPRM}

Friday, March 2O,2A15

Antonio Janua rio da.S.SoaresSERN StudentUniversity of Gadjah Mada

Dear Antonio,

SERN SCHOLARSHIP INDONESIA (SSl): ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER

Congratulations! SERN is pleased to offeryou a SERN Scholarchip in lndonesia (SSD.

The SSI program is an important component of Timor-Leste's Human Resource developmentprogram, and aims to increase the human resource capacity in the natural resources sector (oil,gas, and minerals extraction industry) through assisting students to graduate with Bachelors orhigher degrees from prestigious institutions of higher education in lndonesia. On completion ofyour studies in lndonesia, you are required to retum home to contribute to the development of yourTimor-Leste.

Attached to this letter are two copies of the Gontract between you as an SSI student and theGovemment of Timor-Leste. You will need to sign this Contract if you wish to accept the offer ofan SSl.

The conditions of your SSI scholarship are summarised in the Contract and are set out in moredetail in the SSI Handbook.

You should read the SSI Handbook before you decide whether to accept the scholarship. Pleaseconsider carefully the sections of the SSI Handbook that relate to academic progress requirementsand student responsibilities while in Indonesia, and SSI entitlements and conditions.

\Mat vou need to do now...

lf you decide to accept the SERN Scholarship in lndonesia, you must:

ln front of a witness, sign both copies of the enclosed 'Contract between Antonio Januarioda.S.Soaresand the Govemment of Timor-Leste. This means that you agree to:

a) the conditions set out in the SSI Handbook, and that SERN reserves the right toupdate the SSI Handbook and therefore the conditions of your scholarship at anytime;

b) the SSI Benefits outlined in the Contract; and

You and the witness must initial each page of both copies of the Contract and sign whereindicated. lf there are any parts of the Contract or the SSI Handbook that you do notunderstand, you should contact us at the SERN forfurther clarification before signing.

By signing the Contract you enter into a legally binding agreement betrveen yourselfand the Government of Timor-Leste.

1. Keep one signed copy of the Contract and return the second copy to MPRM/SERN by atthe addness below, or scan and email it to semscholars@omail.com within ten days of thedate of this letter. Also, please attach a copy of the photo page of your passport. lf we donot receive the signed Contract from you Wthin ten days (or earlier if advised), the SSI offerwill be withdrawn. lt is your responsibility to make sure that we receive. the signed Contracton time. l

,:lwish you wellforyour stay in lndonesia and success in your studies.

tf vou decide not to accept this scholarship, pldase,advise us immediately. You should write"uhable to arcept" on the'Contract between Antqnio Januario da.S.Soares

and the Govemment of Timor-Leste', sign it and retum it to the MPRM Ofiice at the address belowas soon as possible.

Yours sincerely

Ana Lucinda RibeiroHead of Scholarships & lnternational LiaisonMPRM

Level 1

Fomento BuildingMandarinDILITimor-Leste

email: Semscholars@smail,com

GOVERNOREPUBLICA DEMOCRATICA DE TIMOR-LESTE

MINISTERIO DO PETROLEO E RECURSOS MINERAISSERN SCHOLARSHTP TNDONES|A (SSt)

THIS CONTRACT IS MADE BETWEEN Antonio Januario da.S.Soaresl

AND THE Govemment OF Timor-Leste

l, Antonio, accept MPRM's ofier of a SERN Scholpnship in tndonesia. I understand that myacceptance of the SSI will allow me to contribute to the development of my country after I completethe approved course of study as set out in Schedule 1 of this Contract.

detailsName (title, firct name, family name) Antonio Januario da.S.Soares

lnstitution Universitv of Gadiah MadaScholarshio Extension Date Seotember 2013Scholarshio End Date December 2015Level of Studv 51 Bachelor (Geofisika)Estimated value of scholarship(at the time of the SSI Offer):

us$ 1o,oo0The estimated value of this scholarship is subject tochanoe without notice.

Scholarchip Benefits(the benefits of this scholarship aresubject to change without notice.)

Tuition fees Payment of full academic fees andother fees that are compulsory for all studentsundertaking the course

Contribution to living expenses (CLE) a

monthly conkibution to basic living expenses

paid at a rate determined by SERN. The stipendis approximately 1.2 million Indonesian Rupiah(RP 1,2m,000) per month and living cost RP

600.000.

Textbook allowance A contribution of RP

5m,m0 per semester towards study expenses

zuch as text books and study materials.

o Travel Payment of travel costs (once) toreturn to directly to Timor Leste when thecourse has been completed

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I further understand that my acceptance of the SERN Scholarship in lndonesia creates a legallybinding Contract between myself and the Govemment of Timor Leste. The Contract shall begovemed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Timor-Leste.

ln accepting the SERN Scholarship in lndonesia, I agree with the conditions below:

SSI holders must:

1. not hold another scholarship at the same time as the SSI;

2. reside in Indonesia for the duration of the SSI (apart from holidays, reunion visitsor fieldwork visits to their home country); ,

3. complete their SSI award within the period stiprtated in their Student Contracf4. only undertake the approved program for which the SSI is offered and abide by the

rules of the Institution;5. study full time and achieve satisfactorf academic progress in the program for

6. participate in all activities associated with the approved course of study, includingall lectures and tutorials, zubmit all work required for the course (e.g. assignmentsor essays) and sit for examinations;

7. be aware that any employment undertaken during term times may compromiseacademic progress;

8. liaise with &e Student ContactOfficer at the Institution regarding any proposedchanges to the approved program and acknowledge that approval is required fromthe Institution and from the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources

9. agree to SSI collecting information concerning the Student or dependants andpassing that information on to other relevant parties, if necessary;

10. retum to Timor-Leste for at least sixyears at the completion of their study/research,and take up employment with the Timor-Leste government for a period of six yearsIF offered. (This isnot a commitment from theTimor-Leste govemment to offeremployment).

11. be aware that a debt to the Governmqrt of Timor-Leste will be incurred if a Studentfails to retum to Timor-Leste, or does not take up any offer of employment with theTimor-Leste government

12. agree that the SSI may be terminated at any time for failure to make satisfactoryacademic progress, failure to comply with the laws of Indonesia, misconduct,breaches of the contractbetween the Student and the Govemment of Timor-Leste,including breaches of the conditions of the SSI, or breaches of the Student Visa or ifthey apply to drange their visa status

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I have read and underctood the SERN Scholarship in lndonesia Handbook and understandthat SERN reserves the right to change the SSI Handbook at any time and that any suchchanges may affect the terms and conditions of my scholarship.I agrce that lwill fully abide by the TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SERN Scholarchip inlndonesia as set out in the SSI Handbook and summarized in Schedule I (Summary ofStudent Responsibilities) of this Gontract.

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Antonio Januario da.S.Soars

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On behalf of The Timor-Leste GovemmentMinistry of Petroleum and MineralResources (MPRM)

Rosa Hanian MoratoDirecbrof Administation & Finance- MPRM

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