FULBRIGHT STUDENT PROGRAM

APPLICATION FOR STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES

CONFIDENTIAL LETTER OF REFERENCE

This letter of reference must be written by a teacher under whom the applicant has studied or pursued research in the proposed field of study or by someone
who has supervised the applicant in work related to the proposed field of study. This letter must be in English. If not in English, then an accurate translation
must be forwarded to the Fulbright Program Office.

NAME OF APPLICANT: NURANI ALAWIYAH COUNTRY: INDONESIA

NAME OF REFEREE: Dr. rer. nat. Maulidan Firdaus, M.Sc.

TITLE Mr
INSTITUTION OR BUSINESS Sebelas Maret University
ADDRESS Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A
CITY Surakarta COUNTRY Indonesia POSTAL CODE 57126
PHONE NUMBER 6281393403011 E-MAIL ADDRESS maulidan.firdaus@staff.uns.ac.id

1. HOW LONG HAVE YOU KNOWN THE APPLICANT? 4 Years

2. IN WHAT CAPACITY HAVE YOU KNOWN THE APPLICANT?

Teacher or Professor Employer or Job Supervisor Research Adviser Other (Please specify)

3. IN THIS RATING CHART, PLEASE EVALUATE THE APPLICANT IN COMPARISON WITH OTHER STUDENTS WHOM YOU HAVE KNOWN DURING
YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAREER.

Excellent Very Good Average Below Average Not Applicable

Intellectual Ability

Knowledge of Field

Work Habits

Motivation to Pursue Graduate Study

Seriousness of Purpose

Potential For Significant Future Contribution in Field

Resourcefulness and Initiative

Emotional Maturity

Adaptability to New Situations

Leadership Qualities

Teaching Potential

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4. Please describe the applicant's qualifications and potential for successfully completing further academic study in the U.S. Your insights on the following
are greatly appreciated:
Applicant's outstanding talents
How he or she compares with peers, both academically or in leadership roles
Observation on the applicant's character
Other comments or relevant insights that you can offer that are not likely available from other sources.
I have known Ms. Nurani Alawiyah since 2019. I know the applicant in the capacity of research supervisor, lecturer, and thesis
supervisor. She is an alumnus of Chemistry department of Sebelas Maret University. I recommend her to be one of the Fulbright
Scholarship Awardees. She is one of my best students. She almost attends all the courses I teach especially organic chemistry,
and always gets good results in all the courses that I teach.

The candidate is also a student who is active in the field of research, as evidenced by passing research funding five times during
the year in 2020-2021 and participating as a team leader which proves her leadership skills, she became one of the Winners of
Loreal Sorority in Science (LSIS) in 2020 conduct by PT. Loreal Indonesia, and won a Gold Medal in the field of Exact Research
at Pekan Ilmiah Mahasiswa Nasional (PIMNAS) in 2021. The applicant is also a student who has a strong commitment and
enthusiasm in completing studies, so it is proven by graduating faster, namely 3 years and 6 months with a GPA of 3.39 to 4.00.

During the accomplishment of his research projects, she was always committed to completing, have high curiosity and
enthusiasm and eager to learn to develop new things. The candidate has good attitude and can easily adapt well and have fairly
good communication abilities.

Currently, applicants are involved in research in the field of Biotechnology in collaboration between Sebelas Maret University,
BRIN, and PT. Cargill Indonesia. Applicant has a passion for learning so it is necessary to be supported to obtain a higher
education, I am sure that she will be earnest in completing her study and can survive with the challenges in the destination
country later.

Dr. rer. nat. Maulidan Firdaus, M.Sc.

NAME (print):

SIGNATURE: DATE: / /

PLEASE RETURN DIRECTLY TO THE FULBRIGHT PROGRAM OFFICE IN THE APPLICANTS COUNTRY

NOTE: The Fulbright Program cannot guarantee this letter's confidentiality once it becomes part of a university's records.
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