Fulbright Presidential Scholarship Program to pursue Ph.D. Degree in the United States for the 2009-2010 Academic Year

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.

Applicants will possess:
• a Master’s 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 (the TOEFL requirement for PhD program is 575 and above. However, in certain fields a score of 550 and above will be considered).

All disciplines and fields of study are eligible for a Fulbright award. Priority fields are:
• Social Sciences
• Religious Studies
• Science and Engineering
• Law
• Education—specifically, English Teaching and Higher Education Administration.

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).

Candidate should complete Application for the Fulbright Presidential Scholarship Program (Ph.D. Program) which could be requested from AMINEF by mail or in person at the following address:
AMINEF
Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th Floor
Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4
Jakarta 10720.

Soft copy of the application can also be requested by sending an e-mail to infofulbright@aminef.or.id

Deadline: May 31, 2008. We do not accept e-mail application. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to AMINEF.

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