Free Scholarship Program 2010

Fulbright Presidential Scholarship Program (Ph.D. Program)
AMINEF

The American Indonesia Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) is pleased to announce the availability of approximately 40 new Fulbright scholarships under the aegis of the Fulbright Presidential Scholarship Program to pursue Ph.D. degree in the United States for the 2009-2010 academic year. The Fulbright Program in Indonesia promotes 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.
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Preference will be given to applicants who serve or plan to serve as faculty members of state and private institutions of higher education in Indonesia and have not previously received any Fulbright scholarship.

Applicants will possess:

* a Master€  ’²s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.00 scale).
* demonstrated leadership qualities.
* a good understanding of Indonesian and other cultures.
* a deep commitment to the chosen field of study.
* a determination to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright program and to take up academic positions in higher education upon their return.
* a TOEFL score.

Note: Based on recent changes in US institution requirements, the TOEFL requirement for this program has been changed. The new requirement is as follows: “Generally, the TOEFL requirement for PhD program is 575 and above. However, in certain fields a score of 550 and above will be considered.”

* (Grant duration is 3 years.)
DISCIPLINES

All disciplines and fields of study are eligible for a Fulbright award. Priority fields are: Social Sciences, Religious Studies, Science and Engineering, Law, and Education€  ’·specifically, English Teaching and Higher Education Administration.
HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail or in person at the AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720.

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 (English translation).
* Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Specific questions regarding the application process are accepted via e-mail at the following address: infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id