Pursuing your Dream -

Everyone can Get a Scholarship

YASHINTA NURRAHMA
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
Initiated with a thought for world peace by establishing
educational exchange to create mutual understanding
between the U.S. and other countries

Founded by Senator William J. Fulbright in 1946

What is
Fulbright program is sponsored by the U.S. Department
Fulbright?
of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Fulbright program in Indonesia is managed by AMINEF as

Fulbright Commission located in Jakarta
Why do you have to go abroad?
SET YOUR PURPOSES

KEEP YOUR MOTIVATION BURNING

GENERATES ENERGY TO KEEP YOU RUNNING - EVEN IF YOU FAIL

Better education and opportunity for career
enhancement

Fulfilling your childhood dream

What are
Contributing to the people, community and the nation
your
PURPOSES
Change your life – destiny – and your next journey ?
Opportunity to work in the overseas
 Academic credential (academic certificate and
academic transcript)

TOEFL ITP minimum score is 550/TOEFL IBT

minimum 6.5/IELTS minimum 6.5. Score a little bit
Fulbright lower than requirement will not be accepted.
Requirements
Possess leadership qualities

Having experiences in community services

Fulbright Selection Process
Administrative test (academic credentials, study objective, etc.)

Panel interview session with the representatives from Indonesia and the U.S.

TOEFL IBT and GRE Test for university placement

Choosing university

Pre-departure Orientation before leaving the U.S.

Visa
UNDERSTANDING YOUR SCHOLARSHIP MISSION

ADJUSTING YOURSELF TO FILL THE SCHOLARSHIP’S REQUIREMENTS

MASTERING ENGLISH IS A MUST

UNDERSTANDING UNIVERSITY ADMISSION PROCESS IN THE U.S. (TOEFL IBT;

GRE/GMAT)

LEARNING THE STRATEGIES AND TIPS FROM FORMER SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES

PREPARATION
Study Objective/
Personal Statement
Critical part of the application

Must be original, made by yourself, your own story. Fulbright committee will know if you plagiarize and copy from other works.

Make it very personal – so it is only you have the story

Make it so real based on your experiences, observation, and research

There must be “a red line” among what you did in the past, your current activities, and your future goal/plan. There must be a
connection among them

The study objective must show your commitment to your proposed field of study. The Fulbright committee will trace it from
your resume, related experiences, training, activities and any accomplishments
The Study Objective shown the following
points:
A clear study objective (WHAT – WHY – HOW)

Background and reason why do you want to study in the U.S.

Why do you choose your major? Mention your major and concentration that you want to take. Be specific with your
reasons, example:
• Mention specific courses which are relevant with your goals
• Mention academic advisor/professor (if any) which their research is align with your interest

Do a research about your major, choose some universities that suitable with your study objective. Pick one of them
and mention it in your study objective. Be specific with your reason.

Explain your future goals/plan after completion of your study. What your contribution to Indonesia after graduation
 ACADEMIC POTENTIAL
Show that you are highly motivating student to successfully perform in
academic settings
WHAT LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL
CANDIDATES It does not mean that you are currently hold leadership position/be a
manager in your company, but you have shown that you are
THAT encouraged/motivated to be a leader, example: be a committee in
events; team leader; group project leader, etc.)
FULBRIGHT
COMMUNITY SERVICES EXPERIENCES
LOOKING
Organizational experiences
FOR?
Voluntary works
Engage with your community (campus and out of campus)
WHAT CANDIDATES THAT FULBRIGHT
LOOKING FOR?
- Continue -
WELL COMMUNICATE
Show that you are able to communicate, to present and to arguments your
ideas well. The Fulbright Committees will look those qualities in the interview
panel session.

It means that Public Speaking and Communication are important skills that will
differentiate you with other applicants.
 Why Toastmasters?
Boost your self-confidence in English speaking
As a practice to present and to argument your thoughts and ideas to
Public public
Speaking & Volunteering in Toastmasters Club - as a committee in Toastmasters
event and be an Executive Committee can enhance your resume –
Communicatio particularly to show your involvement in community services
n experiences
Fulbrighters act as the Ambassadors of their origin countries –
so they should have the ability to communicate well
Fulbrighters Acts as Ambassador for
Indonesia
Sharing stories about
Indonesia’s culture, heritage,
food, and tourism

Sharing session about their

personal and educational
experiences while they are
studying in the U.S.
THANK
YOU