FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2008 - 2009 ACADEMIC YEAR

GENERAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The American Indonesia Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) is pleased to announce the availability of Fulbright scholarships to study in the United States for the 2008 – 2009 academic year. 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.

ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants will possess:
  

- a Bachelor and/or Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.00 scale). Undergraduate students who will complete the degree before August 1, 2008 may also apply.

- 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.

- 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 for nomination).


DISCIPLINES

Eligible fields include: Aeronautics and Astronomics/Aeronautical Engineering, Astronomy/Planetary Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Sciences/Engineering, Energy, Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Ocean, and Petroleum), Environmental Science/Engineering, Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Information Sciences/Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Neuroscience/Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Oceanography, and Physics (a brief description of each field of study can be viewed at www.aminef.or.id in Programs for Indonesians menu).

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates can access online application at https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international or download the PDF format of the application from www.aminef.or.id in Programs for Indonesians menu. A complete package include the online application or its PDF format, academic transcripts, three letters of reference, a professional resume, and TOEFL score report.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The deadline for the submission of the on-line application is April 15, 2007.