Fullbright Scholarships to America

Greetings, ITS Students!

We are happy to inform all of you that the registration of Fullbright Scholarship for Community College Initiative Program has opened.

The Community College Initiative Program (CCI Program) provides a quality non-degree academic program at US community colleges intended to build technical skills, enhance leadership capabilities, and strengthen English language proficiency. The program also provides opportunities for professional internships, service learning, and community engagement activities.

Participants spend one academic year in the United States and may earn certificates in their fields of study. After completing the program, participants return home with new skills and expertise to help them contribute to the economic growth and development of their country.

Fields of Study :

• Agriculture
• Applied engineering
• Business management and administration
• Early childhood education
• Information technology
• Media
• Public safety
• Tourism and hospitality management

Eligibility Requirements

Everyone who meets the CCI eligibility criteria listed below is welcome to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, geographic location, socio-economic status, disability (physical or mental), sexual orientation, or gender identity. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Competition for the CCI Program is merit-based and open to anyone who:

• Is an Indonesian citizen and residing in Indonesia
• Possesses leadership qualities and show experience in community service
• Has preparation in, and a demonstrated commitment to, their chosen field of study
• Is proficient in English
• Has an outstanding academic record
• Has limited or no overseas study experience. Nominees with no prior overseas study or travel to the United States will be given placement priority
• Is not be receiving another fellowship at the time of this fellowship application
• Is able to begin the academic exchange program in the United States in July 2021

Specific Requirements

Applicants should:

• Hold at least a high school diploma
• Have basic knowledge of English, as testified by a minimum TOEFL ITP score of 450, or IELTS equivalent, and dedication to improving their English proficiency
• Be currently working in the field in which they are applying with maximum working experience below 5 years.

Applicants with D1, D2 or D3 degrees may apply, as well as those holding a bachelor’s degree (S1) as long as they are applying in a field different from the field of their degree and have relevant work experience in the field for which they are applying.

Applicants holding MA or PhD degrees or currently enrolled as a student are not eligible to apply.

Additional non-eligibility criteria are outlined in the attached application form.

Please also note that applicants to the applied engineering field will need to have a solid foundation in math and will need to take a math placement exam at their host campuses to be eligible for credit-bearing courses.

DEADLINE SUBMISSION FOR REGISTRATION : 15 January 2020

For further information, you can check here for the english version

And here for the indonesian version