FULBRIGHT PROGRAMS FOR 2011- 2012 STUDY YEAR
AMERICAN INDONESIAN EXCHANGE FOUNDATION (AMINEF)
The American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF), established in 1992, is a bi-national non-profit foundation that administers the Fulbright Program in Indonesia. Fulbright and related programs through AMINEF annually award more than 160 scholarships to Americans and Indonesians to study, teach, or conduct original research in a variety of disciplines. Please consult the AMINEF website (http://www.aminef.or.id/) or periodic announcements and leaflets for specific program requirements, criteria for selection, and application deadlines. Grants are competitive, comprehensive, and generally cover tuition and fees, textbook allowance, monthly maintenance, international airfare, and health insurance.
PROGRAMS FOR INDONESIANS
General Program Description
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.
Please note : Clear and concise written a Study Objectives and Research Proposals are extremely important factors in being considered for all Fulbright Programs.
Important Required Testing Information
At the time of application, only an Institutional TOEFL score is required. If selected, Master’s and Ph.D candidates must take the official IBT TOEFL test, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE for all fields except Law and Business) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT for business administration, finance, accounting).
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: April 30, 2010
Fulbright-Freeport Master’s Degree and Ph.D Program
Fullbright grants for Master’s or Ph.D are available to Papuan residents in the following fields.: Metalurgy, Geology/Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Engineering (Electical, Civil, Mechanical), Computer Science and Government/International Relatinas. Applicants will possess:
- KTP from Papua
- A Bachelor degree (S1) degree for Master’s Degree or S2 for PhD 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 550 for Master’s Degree and 575 for PhD
Deadline: April 30, 2010
Fulbright-DIKTI Master’s Degree Program
The Directorat General of Higher Education (DIKTI) in cooperation with the The American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) offers the Fullbright-DIKTI Higher Education Grants to permanent faculty members of state and private Indonesia universities. Applicants will possess:
- A Bachelor degree (S1) with minimum GPA of 3.00 (4.00 scale)
- A minimum TOEFL score of 550
Deadline: April 30, 2010
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 (S2)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: April 30, 2010
International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Ph.D. Study
This scholarship offers 40 awards to be completed worldwide for Ph.D. study at top U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering for the 2011 – 2012 academic year. Fulbright scholarships for this particular program are available to Indonesian citizens with the appropriate qualifications as stipulated below. Applicants will possess:
- A Sarjana (S1) and or Master’s degree (S2) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.00 scale)
- Undergraduate students who will complete the degree before August 1, 2011 may also apply
- A minimum TOEFL score of 580 at the time of application
- A minimum GRE quantitative score of 700 (GRE test will be required if selected)
Deadline: April 15, 2010
Fulbright-DIKTI Ph.D Program
The Directorat General of Higher Education (DIKTI) in cooperation with the The American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) offers the Fullbright-DIKTI Higher Education Grants to permanent
faculty members of state and private Indonesia universities. Applicants will possess:
- A Master degree (S2) with minimum GPA of 3.00 (4.00 scale)
- A minimum TOEFL score of 575
Deadline: April 30, 2010
RESEARCH PROGRAM
Fulbright Doctoral Dissertation Research Program
This grant is for Indonesian university doctoral (S3) candidates who are in the final stages of writing their dissertation. The grant duration is for a period of three to six months and the research is going to be conducted in the U.S including library research nad consultation with professors in the U.S.. Applicants should have a minimum TOEFL score of (550 and above is preferable).
Deadline: April 30, 2010
Fulbright-DIKTI Doctoral Dissertation Research Program
This grant is for Indonesian university doctoral (S3) candidates who are in the final stages of writing their dissertation. The grant duration is for a period of three to four months and the research is going to be conducted in the U.S including library research and consultation with professors in the U.S.. Applicants should have a minimum TOEFL score of 525 to participate in this program
Deadline: August 31, 2010
Fulbright Senior Research Program
This research is for Indonesian scholars who have a doctoral degree (S3) or equivalent professional qualification and intend to do a three to six months research in the U.S. Although a TOEFL score is not required, the scholars should be able to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency to conduct research in the U.S.
Deadline: August 31, 2010
Fulbright-DIKTI Senior Research Program
This research is for Indonesian scholars who have a doctoral degree (S3) or equivalent professional qualification and intend to do a three to six months research in the U.S. Although a TOEFL score is not required, the scholars should be able to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency to conduct research in the U.S.
Deadline: August 31, 2010
OTHER PROGRAMS
Fulbright Foreign Language (Indonesian or Javanese) Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program
Applicants must be English language teachers or currently in training to become an English language teacher and must be able to demonstrate a commitment to English language teaching upon return to Indonesia following the award. The program is for one academic year (9 months) and requires the grantee to teach Bahasa Indonesia or Javanese at U.S. universities for up to 20 hours per week and to enroll in at least two U.S. Studies and/or ESL methodology classes per semester under a full tuition waiver. Applicants can be no older than 29 years of age by October 1,2010 and must possess a minimum TOEFL score of 550.
Deadline: April 30, 2010
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for Mid-Career Professionals
Hubert H. Humphrey fellowships enable Indonesian mid-career professionals to participate in non-degree programs that combine academic coursework at the graduate level with professional development activities in the U.S. for a period of one academic year (9 months). Candidates are typically administrators in leadership positions with a minimum of five years of work experience who represent either the public or non-profit private sectors, including Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) who are committed to public service. Researchers, treatment providers, prevention specialists and program planners at government or non governmental organization will be considered for this award. Fields included are: Agricultural Development/Agricultural Economics; Communications/Journalism;Economic Development; Finance and Banking; Human Resources Management; Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration; Technology Policy and Management; Urban & Regional Planning; and Public Helath Policy and Management (including HIV/AIDS policy and prevention, drug abuse education, treatment, and prevention). Applicants will possess:
- Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4.00 scale)
- A minimum TOEFL score 525.
Deadline: April 30, 2010
Community College Summit Initiative Program
This international educational exchange program enables individuals from Indonesia to study at a community college in the United States to develop professional skills. Eligible fields are Business Management and Administration; Tourism and Hospitality Management; Health Professionals, including Nursing; Media; Information Technology; Agriculture, and Engineering Science. Applicant must :
- Have completed a secondary school education (High School Diploma)
- Have relevant work experience or be currently working in the field in which they are applying
- Have English language skills that provide a basis for enrolling in academic coursework following approximately 6 months of intensive English language study in the U.S.
- Submit a complete application
- A minimum Institutional TOEFL score 500 or TOEIC score 650 (only scores less than 2 years old are valid)
Deadline: November 1, 2010
Note: Preference wil be given to applicants with High School Diploma. Appicants with D1, D2 or D3 degrees may apply. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree (S1) are eligible if they are applying in a field different from the field of their degree and have relevant work experience in the field for which they are applying. Aplicants with MA or Ph.D degrees are not eligible to participate.
Global Undergraduate Exchange Program
The Global UGRAD Program provides scholarships for one semester or one academic year of U.S. Study in a NON-DEGREE Program. All global UGRAD Program participants will be enrolled full time in undergraduate course work chosen from the US institution’s existing curicullum. Student will also be provides with opportunities to participate in up to ten hours of comunnity service per semester and an internship to all academic-year participants. Applicant must:
- Enroll in S1 degree programs and have completed their firsts semester or are entering their 5th semester by the time of application (students of 6th semester and above are not eligible)
- Have a minimum institutional TOEFL score of 500
- Preference will be given to those who had little or NO experience in the U.S.
Deadline: November 1, 2010
The International Leadership in Education Program (ILEP)
The International Leadership in Educational Program (ILEP) offers a semester-long academic program at a U.S. university, including coursework and intensive training in teaching methodologies, curriculum development, teaching strategies for their home environment, education leadership, as well as tools for teaching. The semester-long program, which will sommerce in January and conclude in June. Applicants must be:
- Secondary-level, full-time teacher with five or more years of classroom disciplines including: English as a Foreign Language; Social Studies; Civics; Mathematics; Science.
- Have a minimum ITP TOEFL score of 500
Deadline: April 15, 2010
Priority Disciplines
Fulbright Programs : All disciplines and fields of study are eligible for a Fulbright award as indicated. The Fulbright Program is eligible in some programs to sponsor foreign medical doctors only, if they are engaged in observation and research, NOT in patient care or medical training.
HOW TO APPLY
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: http://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).