PROGRAMS FOR 2012- 2013 STUDY YEAR AMERICAN INDONESIAN EXCHANGE FOUNDATION (AMINEF) FULBRIGHT PROGRAMS

The American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF), established in 1992, is a bi-national non-profit foundation that administers the Fulbright Program in Indonesia. Fulbright and related programs through AMINEF annually award more than 160 scholarships to Americans and Indonesians to study, teach, or conduct original research in a variety of disciplines. Please consult the AMINEF website (www.aminef.or.id) or periodic announcements and leaflets for specific program requirements, criteria for selection, and application deadlines. Grants are competitive, comprehensive, and generally cover tuition and fees, textbook allowance, monthly maintenance, international airfare, and health insurance.FULBRIGHT


PROGRAMS FOR INDONESIANS

General Program Description

The American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) annually offers Fulbright scholarships to study in the United States. 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.

General Requirements for All Programs:

* leadership qualities
* a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures
* a demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
* a willingness to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright program.

Please note : Clear and concise written a Study Objectives and Research Proposals are extremely important factors in being considered for all Fulbright Programs.

Important Required Testing Information

At the time of application, only an Institutional TOEFL score is required. If selected, Master's and Ph.D candidates must take the official IBT TOEFL test, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE for all fields except Law and Business) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT for business administration, finance, accounting).



Fulbright Student Program Alumni

Fulbright student program alumni are not eligible to apply to get a second student grant.

Community College Initiative Program

This international educational exchange program enables individuals from Indonesia to study at a community college in the United States to develop professional skills. Eligible fields are Business Management and Administration; Tourism and Hospitality Management; Health Professionals, including Nursing; Media; Information Technology; Agriculture, and Engineering Science. Applicant must :

* have completed a secondary school education (High School Diploma)
* have relevant work experience or be currently working in the field in which they are applying
* have English language skills that provide a basis for enrolling in academic coursework following approximately 6 months of intensive English language study in the U.S.
* submit a complete application
* a minimum Institutional TOEFL score 500 or TOEIC score 650 (only scores less than 2 years old are valid)

Deadline: October 26, 2011

Note: Preference wil be given to applicants with High School Diploma. Appicants with D1, D2 or D3 degrees may apply. Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree (S1) are eligible if they are applying in a field different from the field of their degree and have relevant work experience in the field for which they are applying. Aplicants with MA or Ph.D degrees are not eligible to participate.