Prepared by: Anton Rahmadi

International Affairs Office

Mulawarman University

2014-2015

GOLDEN POINTS

1. Google and Google scholar are your best friend

2. Keywords are always: “scholarship application”, “year”, and “country of choice”

3. Valid TOEFL-IBT OR IELTS is a must

4. All important documents should be scanned and translated to English

5. Persistence to submit applications is indispensable

6. Pray, since you may be eligible but has not got a chance, yet

MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM

Fulbright Master's Degree

Fulbright Freeport Master's Degree and PhD

Fulbright Master of Science & Technology Initiative Degree

DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAM

Fulbright Ph.D. Degree

RESEARCH PROGRAM

Fulbright Doctoral Dissertation

Fulbright Senior Research

DIKTI FUNDED FULBRIGHT PROGRAMS

DIKTI funded Fulbright Master's Degree

DIKTI funded Fulbright PhD

DIKTI funded Fulbright Doctoral Dissertation

DIKTI funded Fulbright Senior Research

USAID FUNDED FULBRIGHT AGRICULTURAL M.S. and PhD SCHOLARSHIPS:

USAID Funded Fulbright Agricultural M.S. and PhD

Australia Awards Scholarships and Fellowships

More for masters

Less for PhD

Australia Awards Leadership Program

For strategic people

Australia Awards Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships

Australia Awards Fellowships (administered by ACIAR)

For a specific program/collaboration

John Allwright Fellowship

For Agricultural fields, prior collaboration is required.

John Dillon Memorial Fellowship

For Agricultural Policy field

Use the Google Scholar to find name and track record of a particular supervisor

Double check on the university profile

If required, ask friend/Indonesian network for a particular supervisor

General requirements:

TOEFL/IELTS score (there is no bargaining here)

Relevant and Supervise-able Field of Research

Past certificate

Curriculum Vitae

Specific requirements:

Area/Field of Priority

Proof for language proficiency for a non-English speaking country

Proof for past research, i.e. International Journal/a research summary

Author identity:

Name, address, email, birth place and date

Past Education:

Institution name, GPA, thesis title, supervisor identity (name and email), award.

Research Experience:

Year, title, journal, level of journal.

Professional experience and training:

Year, title of activity, brief description, supervisor (email), level of activity.

Initiative:

Year, title, brief description, level of initiative.

Community Service and/or organisational experience:

Year, position, organisational name, level of activity.

Academic potential: Past Education

Research experience

Training and professional experience

Persistency and survivability: Past study length,

Research experience

Professional experience

Leadership and potential/proven contribution to a greater good: Initiative

Community service

Organisational experience

1 paragraph of motivational background of the current profession.

1 paragraph of the milestone/important achievement on the current profession.

1 paragraph of the personal motivation to advance education.

1 paragraph of the personal statement to complete the future education and some proof based on past experience.

1 paragraph of the personal statement to serve the community and to act for a greater good for the country/humanity.

I remembered when I chose Prof. Srikandi Fardiaz, a friend of mymother in IPB, as my academic advisor. I told her about my mother’sstory. The professor had the same problem, lung cancer. And, alas,she passed away in 1999. Being a foodie with expertise inmicrobiology (just like Prof. Fardiaz and my mother) was anobsession. It was my key decision when I chose Prof. Betty SriLaksmi Jenie as my research advisor. She gave me a lot ofaccessibility in laboratory to develop my skill. As a result, I wasselected to deliver speech in National Student Competition on FoodScience and Technology (Semarang, 2001) and became Best StudentAward finalist in the same year.

(Anton Rahmadi, 2009 for PhD state of motivation)

I want to study at Stanford University because of your outstandingeducational system, focus on gathering relevant work experience,and your excellent facilities. From speaking with students andprofessors from your university and other universities, I amconfident of my decision. With many distinguished scientists asprofessors, I know that I will gain expert knowledge at the forefront ofdiscovery. Further supporting professors' lectures are youruniversity's use of advanced equipment and cooperation with topneuroscience centres. Moreover, by combining my theoretical andspecialized education with hands-on research in the second year,I will gain critical work experience. All these strong positives allowme to research cutting-edge technologies, such as BCI, and to pursuemy dreams and ambitions.

(www.englishforums.com)

CLEAR AND CONCISE:

Introduction in one paragraph:

Name, reputation, current profession and institution.

Reasons on sending the application letter:

THAT you have discussed with a potential supervisor and have committed to complete the future education.

Show that you have “do the homework” in one paragraph:

Stating your relationship with you future supervisor and field of research.

Why you are interested in that field

Why the particular scholarship is a correct one to pursue your future dreams.

CLEAR AND CONCISE:

Introduction in one paragraph:

Name, reputation, current profession and institution.

Reasons on sending the application letter:

THAT the person is a correct one to supervise your future research.

THAT you have committed to complete the future education.

Show that you have “do the homework” in one paragraph:

Why you are interested in that field

Your actions to materialize your dreams (i.e. language training, capacity building trainings, etc)

Must have reference:

From your current supervisor/boss

From past supervisors/lecturers/teachers

Recommended reference:

From professional organisation

From a prominent research fellow

From respective people in the community/leaders

IMPORTANT DATES: time limit for a submission

Up to date TOEFL-ITP/IELTS

Check all certificate and transcript translations

Check your civilian (green) passport validity period

Complete all requirements one month prior to closing date

Personal data

Name, home address, office address, office phone, email.

Letter of employment proof (NIP card/karpeg)

Decide what program that you’ll take (see the example).

History of past educations and all the evidence

English proficiency test

TOEFL-ITP/IBT/IELTS (all valid result), test date, test score, and a document scan.

Past work

Year, position, institution name, supervisor (email).

Social/Community Activity

Year, position, name of activity, website/email.

Past research projects/experience:

Year, position, title, level.

Published material: Article/Journal/Book (Chapter):

Year, title, level, website.

List of visited countries:

Month and Year, duration, country, purpose of visit.

List of Visa (if applicable)

Month and Year, duration, visa type, purpose.

Study objective:

One page of research project summary:

Proposed title,

name of supervisor/professor and institution

Aims,

Projected outcomes,

Significance to you and your country,

List of potential activities.

At maximum 5 pages of research proposal:

background or short and relevant literatures.

From where/who you obtain the scholarship information

Other scholarships that you’ve applied at the same time

Nationality in the country that you will apply the scholarship for

Institution/Country that you will work upon returning to Indonesia

Special consideration (i.e. disability, special health treatment)

Declaration.

Form A Dikti is a must to obtain “Surat Setneg”.

Form A Dikti should be signed/approved by university official, by minimal Dean

Passport photo 4x6, 2x3, dan 3x4

Executive summary for research proposal (one page)

Research proposal (3-5 pages)

Communication evidence

TOEFL-IBT/IELTS

Award certificates

Permission letter from the faculty official (Dean)

Permission letter from the university official (Rector)

SK 80%, SK100%, past SKs, Karpeg, SK NIP

All are in 7 duplicates.

LoA A No-no

“conditional offer”

“required to undertake matriculation/research assistantship”

“should follow foundation study prior to commencing degree course/research”

Letter of departure and study schedule

Letter of scholarship budget

Pinjaman uang senilai IDR 100juta – dilakukan bila sudah adasurat penerimaan dari Dikti.

Visit the university website

Fulfil an admission form

Transfer the admission fee

Attach all required documents:

Pasport

Past certificate and transcripts

References

Research proposal

Proof of communication with the future supervisor

Proof of TOEFL-IBT OR IELTS but not TOEFL-ITP/TOEFL-like

RENCANA KEBERANGKATAN

Nama : Anton Rahmadi

Beasiswa : Beasiswa S2/S3 Luar Negeri DIKTI

Batch X Tahun 20XX

Universitas Tujuan : University of Western Sydney

Program : 8006/ Philosophy Doctor in Medical Science

Negara Tujuan : Australia

Kota Tujuan : Sydney

Tanggal

Keberangkatan

: Senin, 3 Agustus 20XX

Durasi beasiswa : 1 Agustus 20XX – 31 Juli 20XX

RENCANA KEBUTUHAN ANGGARAN

Est. Course Fee : AUD XXXXX – berdasarkan Letter of Acceptance

Overseas Health

Cover

: AUD XXX (single rate) per year

AUD XXX (with family, X members) per year

Stipend (Living

allowance)

: AUD XXXX per month

Application Fee : AUD XXX

Airfare tickets : To Sydney (one way, single adult) USD XXX

Departure excess

baggage

: Est. 10 kg overweight, Rp. XXXXXX

Other allowances : Mengikuti standar dikti

Thanks !