A key component of the U.S. government’s development program in Indonesia has always been training, and the support for both short and long-term exchange
opportunities continues to be powerful tool in helping individuals,
organizations, and institutions acquire the knowledge, skills, and
capacity to support Indonesia’s on-going development. Program to Extend
Scholarships and Training to Achieve Sustainable Impacts, Phase II
(PRESTASI II) provides opportunities for Indonesians to earn Master
degrees in selected fields primarily from a university in the U.S.
PRESTASI II is open to all Indonesians who meet the requirements.
Target of participant for USAID Scholarship PRESTASI Program are:
- Emerging Leaders
- NGO
- Public and private sector institutions
- Female participation
- Under-represented and disadvantaged areas
The goal of this program is to improve the performance and leadership
skills of Indonesian professionals, which, in turn will help to promote
development in the country. Specifically, PRESTASI II will provide
training and technical services required to strengthen and expand the
base of skilled, high-performing professionals and institutions in
Indonesia’s public and private sector.
PRESTASI II will continue
to support the tradition of participant training and human capacity
development by providing opportunities for advanced academic degrees in
the U.S. and Indonesia. The program will build on the successes of its
predecessor, which provided 183 participants short term opportunities
and 226 participants longer term opportunities for Masters Programs in
the U.S., Indonesia, and third countries.
General Requirements
- Indonesian citizens. No dual citizenship.
- U.S.
government employee/USAID contractor staff or employee where salary is
directly paid by U.S. government is ineligible to apply
- Must have 10 (ten) years of employment prior to retirement upon completion of study
- Evidence of English ability in the form of either ITP TOEFL® score of 450 or IBT TOEFL® score of 45 or IELTS™ score of 5.0
- Hold a bachelor degree or equivalent, minimum GPA of 2.75 (scale 4.0)
- Have a strong commitment to return to Indonesia promptly upon completion of study
- Currently not receiving scholarship from other institution
- No prior master degree or in the process of finishing graduate study.
- Minimum two years working experience in the same field with the proposed of study
Selection Criteria Additional selection criteria for candidates to be considered are:
- Proof of leadership capability
- Demonstrated working experience in the field related to the proposed of study
- Field relevant to the achievement of USAID/Indonesia and GOI development goals
- Good academic and employment track record
Required Documents
Following are documents to be submitted in your application package:
- Completed and signed application form.
- Certified undergraduate certificate and academic transcripts
- Recent photographs (4 x 6, B/W or color)
- Recent Curriculum Vitae (in English)
- Copy of valid national ID Card (KTP or Passport)
- Valid TOEFL® ITP or TOEFL® IBT or IELTS™ scores result
- Original Reference Letters, in sealed envelopes
Supporting documents (optional):
- Copy of certificates and awards
- Copy of article, journal, research, or cover page of your publication etc.
Selection Schedule
- Application Deadline: March 14, 2014
- Interview: May – June 2014
- Announcement: July 2014
Note:
- Schedule is subject to change
- Early application submission is highly recommended
- Please check the website regularly for updated information
Application form and guidelines can be obtained at:
Application package and other supporting documents must be submitted by
March 14, 2014 on 4.30PM via mail or delivered directly to:
USAID Scholarship PRESTASI Program Menara Imperium, 28th Floor, Suite A
Metropolitan Kuningan Superblok Kav. 1
Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Jakarta 12980, Indonesia
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