FULBRIGHT PROGRAMS FOR 2009 - 2010 STUDY YEAR AMERICAN INDONESIAN EXCHANGE FOUNDATION (AMINEF)
The American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) annually offers Fulbright scholarships to study in the United States. The primary focus of the Fulbright Program in Indonesia is to promote mutual understanding between the Republic of Indonesia and the United States of America through educational exchange and academic scholarship. Fulbright scholarships are available to Indonesian citizens with the appropriate qualifications as stipulated in the program descriptions listed below.
General Requirements for All Programs :
•Leadership qualities
•A good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures
•A demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
•A willingness to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright program.
Important Required Testing Information
Degree student candidates must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE for all fields except Law and Business) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT for business administration, finance, accounting) if they are selected. It is recommended that applicants begin to familiarize themselves with the above test.
Fulbright Student Program Alumni
Fulbright student program alumni are not eligible to apply to get a second student grant.
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
Fulbright Master’s Degree Program
Preference will be given to applicants who serve as faculty members of state or private institutions of higher education in Indonesia. However, all qualified individuals are eligible to apply.
Applicants will possess:
•A Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (4.00 scale)
•A minimum TOEFL score of 550
Deadline: May 31, 2009
Fulbright-Freeport Master’s Degree Program
Preference will be given to Indonesian citizens from Papua who are faculty members at state or private institutions of higher education.
Applicants will possess:
•Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (4.00 scale)
•A demonstrated commitment to the development and service of Papua
•A minimum TOEFL score of 500
Deadline: May 31, 2009
Ph.D. PROGRAM
Fulbright Presidential Scholarship Program (Ph.D. Program)
This open competition is for applicants who serve or plan to serve as faculty members of state or private institutions of higher education in Indonesia.
Applicants will possess:
•Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale)
•A determination to take up academic positions in higher education upon their return
•A minimum TOEFL score of 575. A score of 550 will be considered for certain fields
Deadline: May 31, 2009
RESEARCH PROGRAM
Fulbright Doctoral Dissertation Research Program
This research grant is intended to provide U.S. research opportunities to Indonesian university doctoral candidates who are in the final stages of writing their dissertation. The grant duration is for a period of three to six months. Applicants should have a minimum TOEFL score of 575 to participate in this program.
Deadline: May 31, 2009
HOW TO APPLY FULBRIGHT American Indonesian Exchange Foundation Scholarships
Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms and return them to AMINEF by the application deadline. Forms are available either by mail, in person at the AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720, or via the AMINEF Website at the following URL: www.aminef.or.id. Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes : - Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective. - Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, TOEFL score report. - One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer. - Copy of academic transcript and diploma (English translation). - Copy of identify document (KTP or passport).
CONTACT INFORMATION
Specific questions regarding the application process are accepted via e-mail at the following address : infofulbright_ind-at-aminef.or.id
The PDF form can be downloaded here:
2010 Fulbright Application Form
2010 Humphrey Letter of Reference
FLTA Reference Letter
Fulbright Reference Letter
