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General Description
Fulbright scholarships are available to Indonesian citizens to undertake graduate degree study or
advanced research at a US university in a variety of fields.
The MA and PhD scholarships support two and three years of graduate study respectively at a
US university. The Visiting Scholar Program allows an Indonesian holding a doctoral degree to
carry out research for three to six months at an American university.
Selection preference will be given to candidates who have not had extensive recent US
experience, for example those who have previously received a Fulbright scholarship. Candidates
will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,
political affiliation, marital status, status as a parent, or sexual orientation. Applications from
qualified candidates beyond major cities on Java, e.g., eastern Indonesia, are particularly
welcome.
General Requirements
Be an Indonesian citizen and not a permanent resident or citizen of the US, or be currently living
in the US
Possess leadership qualities and show experience in community service
Have preparation in, and a demonstrated commitment to their chosen field of study
Be proficient in English
Have an outstanding academic record
Demonstrate that they can realistically accomplish full-time graduate study or conduct research in
the US
Demonstrate a strong commitment to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright
scholarship program
Be willing to work for at least five years before retirement upon the completion of the scholarship
program
An applicant will be ineligible if he or she is:
Fulbright grants may be used for study or research in most disciplines and fields of study with the
exception of medicine related to patient care or clinical patient contact. Proposals in humanities,
arts, and social sciences, and in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and
health are equally welcome. Particularly welcome are applications in STEM fields that focus on
environmental preservation, alternative energy exploration, or climate change mitigation.
Required Tests
At the time of application to AMINEF only a TOEFL Institutional Testing Program (ITP) or
IELTS score is required. If you are later selected for an award, you must then take the official
TOEFL iBT (Internet-based TOEFL) test, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for all fields
except law and business, or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) for business
administration, finance, and accounting.
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