Aminef-Fulbright Undergraduate Exchange 2021 Call for New Application

Aminef-Fulbright Undergraduate Exchange 2021 Call for New Application

by | Nov 10, 2021 | Announcement, News, Scholarship


Semarang, io.undip.ac.id; Universitas Diponegoro always strives to provide an excellent education for its students including bringing international exposure for the students. One of the international exposure that Undip’s students can take a part in is student mobility. This year, AMINEF opens the application for Undergraduate Exchange 2021.

also read: Kangwon National University (KNU) Spring Semester Exchange

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) provides a diverse group of emerging student leaders with a scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at a U.S. college or university. Global UGRAD is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State and aims to recruit participants from underrepresented backgrounds who have not had other opportunities to study in the United States. Successful applicants can expect in-depth exposure to U.S. society, culture, and academic institutions, as well as opportunities to enhance their professional skills.

All participants will be enrolled in full-time, non-degree, undergraduate coursework chosen from their host institution’s existing curriculum. Participants will be required to take one, 3-credit U.S. studies course to enhance their understanding of the United States. Participants will live in campus housing facilities with American peers and will be required to participate in twenty hours of community service. There will also be a virtual arrival orientation and an in-person end-of-program workshop.

Grant benefits include international travel, tuition, room and board, accident/sickness insurance, monthly stipend, and funding for books.

Eligibility

Applicant should:

  • Be an Indonesian citizen
  • Be over 18 years of age
  • Be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program (S1/D4) in Indonesia, having completed a minimum of one semester of study and having at least one more semester to complete at their home institution upon return. Preference will be given to those who are in their third up to the fifth semester.
  • Demonstrate leadership potential through academic work, community involvement, and extracurricular activities
  • Demonstrate command of written and spoken English as attested by a recent (less than two years old) TOEFL ITP or TOEFL Prediction score of 500 or iBT of 48.
  • Be committed to returning directly to Indonesia after the completion of the program

Preference will be given to those who have had little or no experience in the US or outside of their home countries. Only short-listed candidates will be notified for a personal interview.

The following applicants are ineligible:

  • US citizens and permanent residents of the United States
  • Individuals currently studying, residing, or working outside of Indonesia
  • Local employees of the US missions abroad who work for the US Department of State and/or the US Agency for International Development (USAID)
  • Immediate family members (i.e., spouses and children) of US Department of State and USAID employees; family members are also ineligible for one year following the termination of employment
  • Current World Learning and AMINEF employees and their immediate family members

Deadline

The deadline for the online submission of application materials for the program is January 6, 2022.

How to Apply

Candidates should complete the online application, which can only be accessed from November 1, 2021, until the deadline of January 6, 2022. 

Submission Requirements (to be supplied in English)

  • Two letters of reference, one from a lecturer from the applicant’s major field of study, the other from another lecturer, an employer, a coach, or a community work supervisor.
  • Photocopy of Indonesian ID card (KTP)
  • The latest university progress report/transcript in Indonesian and English

The transcript and other materials must be prepared before the deadline since you will not be able to add additional information on the online application form after that date.

After the online application has been submitted, candidates should inform staff at AMINEF via email attaching their scanned TOEFL ITP or TOEFL Prediction score to info.scholarship@aminef.or.id, with the email subject, “[Your Full Name] – Completed Global UGRAD Online Form.”

Please note that there are requirements unique to the Indonesia program, which may differ from details on the World Learning website. For applicants from Indonesia, please refer to the above requirements when applying to this program and direct all your questions to AMINEF staff.

More Information

Please also visit the following links for more information on the program:

Contact Information

Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed via email to the following address: info.scholarship@aminef.or.id

Kangwon National University (KNU) Spring Semester Exchange [deadline 8 November 2021]

Kangwon National University (KNU) Spring Semester Exchange [deadline 8 November 2021]

by | Oct 26, 2021 | News


io.undip.ac.id; Kangwon National University, shortly called KNU is one the best public university in South Korea. Through the office of international affairs, it announces that KNU opens the registration for Spring 2022 KNU student exchange programme as follows

 

Overview

  • A student from a Sister University of Kangwon National University may attend one or two semesters at KNU and return to their school to receive credits.
  • A student must obtain an official recommendation from their school to apply as an exchange student, and the tuition fees should be paid to their original school.

Advantages of KNU Student Exchange Program

  • A variety of academic fields
  • Exempted from tuition fees of KNU
  • One hour travel to/from Seoul by bus or subway
  • Buddy Program
  • Incheon International Airport pick-up service
  • A variety of cultural events (Culture Day, picnics, learning samulnori performance, Hanbok wearing experience, Farewell Party, and etc.)
  • Dormitory guaranteed (the student must cover the cost)

Eligibility

  • A student who is able to take lectures in English or Korean
  • A student with a GPA of 3.0 of 4.0
  • A student who has completed at least two semesters in Undip (Min semester 3)

Documents to be Submitted

  • A copy of the Exchange Student Application DOWNLOAD KNU Application
  • A copy of the Letter of Introduction including Study Plan DOWNLOAD KNU Self Intro
  • A copy of Passport
  • A copy of Academic Transcripts
  • A copy of the Certificate of Enrollment (CONTACT YOUR FACULTY)
  • A copy of the Recommendation (ONLY ISSUED BY DIPONEGORO INTERNATIONAL OFFICE), you can skip it when you apply. Only shortlisted candidate who will get this document

Financial Support

  • Tuition and fees : Application, admission and tuition fees are waived
  • Scholarship : Participants may have an opportunity to receive a K-PIES and GKS scholarship.

Note

  • Restricted Departments for Application: Department of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Medicine, Department of Nursing, College of Law
  • Regular courses provided in English are subjects for undergraduate students. Graduate students can also apply for regular courses (provided in English) for undergraduate students, but only when the credits are accepted by their home schools.

 

KNU Official web page

[KNU] Exchange Program Application Guide (Fall 2020)_updated

All required documents submitted to: exchange@live.undip.ac.id

Hotline: +62 887-0662-5400