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 is given to candidates with limited recent US experience, particularly those without prior Fulbright scholarships. Qualified individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applications from qualified candidates outside major Javan cities, such as those from eastern Indonesia, are particularly welcome.

(A special program, DIKTI-funded Fulbright Grants for Indonesian Lecturers, funded by the Indonesian Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education, provides Fulbright scholarships for current lecturers at Indonesian universities. General requirements are similar, but there are some salient specific eligibility requirements as well. As of award year 2021-2022, the program is temporarily paused as funding decisions are awaited from the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. However, prospective applicants are encouraged to explore alternative opportunities such as the Fulbright Doctoral Degree (PhD) Scholarship.)

Note: The DIKTI-funded Fulbright Grants for Indonesian Lecturers program has not been extended beyond the award year 2021-2022.

General Requirements

The applicant should:

• 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:

• An employee, close family member of an employee, or dependent of an employee of AMINEF, the US Embassy, or the US Department of State
• Currently pursuing another degree
• Receiving another scholarship at the time of the application
• Pursuing another similar program for a double degree

Submission Requirements (to be supplied in English)

• Completed application form, including one-page study objective and one-page personal statement for master’s and PhD scholarships, a three-five page project statement for research fellowship
• Copy of most recent (less than two years old) TOEFL ITP or equivalent
• Three letters of reference, either from an employer or a university lecturer
• Copy of legalized academic transcript and diploma (in original language and in English translation)
• Copy of valid identity document (KTP or passport)
• Curriculum vitae

Grant Benefits

The scholarship will provide the following benefits:

• J-1 visa support
• Round-trip economy class air travel from scholarship recipient’s home city to the host institution in the US
• Funding for tuition and fees, living and related costs
• Accident and health insurance coverage per US Government guidelines

Support is not provided for accompanying dependents.

Eligible Fields of Study

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, or alternative energy exploration.

Required Tests

At the time of application to AMINEF only a TOEFL Institutional Testing Program (ITP) or IELTS score or Duolingo 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.

Timeline

Master’s and PhD Scholarships

Application Deadline*: is extended to March 15, 2025
Application Screening: March-April
Interviews: May-July
Shortlist Announcement: August

Visiting Scholar Program

Application Deadline*: November 1
Application Screening: November-December
Interviews: December-January
Shortlist Announcement: January-February

*Exact deadlines every year may be subject to change.