Fulbright Tsunami Relief Initiative Program

Fulbright Tsunami Relief Initiative Program is specifically designed for individuals who wish to pursue an advanced degree at an American university in a discipline related to tsunami reconstruction efforts or future relief activity. Faculty members as well as other qualified individuals are eligible for these awards.

Applicant will possess:

• a Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
• leadership qualities
• a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures
• a demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study relevant to tsunami reconstruction and/or relief efforts
• a minimum TOEFL score of 520 at the time of application.

Candidate should complete the 2008-2009 Application for the Fulbright Tsunami Relief Initiative Program which could be requested from AMINEF by mail or in person at the following address:
AMINEF
Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th Floor
Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4
Jakarta 10720.

Soft copy of the application can also be requested by sending an e-mail to infofulbright@aminef.or.id

Deadline: May 31, 2008. We do not accept e-mail application. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to AMINEF.

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Fulbright Program

The Fulbright Program aka Fulbright-Hays Program [1] is a program of educational grants (Fulbright Fellowships and Fulbright Scholarships), founded by United States Senator J. William Fulbright, and sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State, governments in other countries, and the private sector. The program was established to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills.

The program was created through the efforts of Arkansas Senator J. William Fulbright, who promulgated its passage through the US Senate in 1946. It is considered one of the most prestigious award programs and it operates in 144 countries. More Fulbright alumni have won Nobel Prizes than those of any other academic program, including two in 2002.

The Fulbright Program provides funds for students, scholars, and professionals to undertake graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools abroad. The initial reach of this program had been primarily European countries, and now the program operates worldwide.

The program is administered by 51 binational Fulbright commissions, US Embassies, and cooperating organizations.

Its first participants went overseas in 1948, funded by war reparations and foreign loan repayments to the United States. Today, it is funded by Congressional appropriations and funding provided by partner governments. The program also receives important in-kind and financial support from academic institutions, foundations, and the private sector.

In the 60 years since it was created, more than 250,000 individuals have received Fulbright grants - more than 100,000 Americans and more than 150,000 citizens of other countries. These individuals have established more than 150 national or sub-national alumni organizations.

Fulbright grants are administered by several organizations, including the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Education, the Institute for International Education and the Council for International Exchange of Scholars.

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