1. Applying Fulbright Master’s Program
Robi Kurniawan
Pekanbaru, 8/4/2016

2. Speaker’s Introduction
Robi Kurniawan was born 30 years ago in the city of Pekanbaru. Growing up as the second child (but the oldest son out of three siblings) from a farmer father and a housewife mother has taught Robi a lot of things including humbleness, simplicity, and perseverance. “You earn what you work for,” his father always reminded him.
Spending his childhood until his teenage life a small district of Rumbai, Robi was inspired to follow her sister’s footstep as a teacher. He enrolled in English Education undergraduate degree program where he became one of the most outstanding students and had a chance to study Intensive English at the University of South Carolina in 2009.
In 2013, after completing his undergraduate degree, Robi received Fulbright scholarship to pursue his Master’s degree at Central Michigan University.

3. What is Fulbright Scholarship?
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4. 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

5. General Requirement
Be an Indonesian citizen and not a permanent resident or citizen of the U.S., or be currently living in the U.S.
Possess leadership qualities and show experience in community service
A good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures
Have preparation in, and a demonstrated commitment to, her or his chosen field of study
Demonstrate that she/he can realistically accomplish full-time graduate study or conduct research in the United States
Not be receiving another scholarship at the time of the Fulbright scholarship application
Demonstrate a strong commitment to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright scholarship program
Hold a Bachelor (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
A minimum ITP TOEFL score of 550 or IELTS equivalent. Please note that TOEFL prediction or TOEFL-like score cannot be accepted.

6. How to Apply
Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise one page study objective.
Copy of your most recent, less than two year old, ITP TOEFL or IBT TOEFL or IELTS score report.
Two letters of reference, from a lecturer/professor and work supervisor who know you well.
Copy of academic transcript (English translation).
Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).
Curriculum vitae

10. Grant Benefit J-1 visa support
Round-trip economy class air travel from scholarship recipient's home city to the host institution in the U/S
Funding for tuition and fees, living, and related costs
Accident and health insurance coverage per U.S Government guidelines

11. Grant Benefit (Pre Departure Orientation in Bali)

12. Grant Benefit (Pre Academic Orientation in NY)

13. Grant Benefit (Enrichment Seminar in L.A.)

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18. “You are all potentials, you just don’t realize it!” Robi, 2016