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American Scholarships: Tuition Fees and Scholarship Info

The United States is the number one and largest destination for international students seeking higher education abroad. The education system in America is the most flexible higher education system for international students in the world. Currently about 30 percent of all international students in the world are studying in the United States. 

Service in the university office helps Hunters transition to new environments. Support is offered throughout the year from organizing an orientation program to assistance with academic writing and resumes as you prepare to graduate. It’s no secret that top US universities continue to maintain a strong presence among the best-ranked educational institutions in the world. This relates to the high academic standards and strict requirements imposed on students.

Studying in America provides an ideal environment for Hunters, characterized by flexible educational methods and a process of continuous development in various fields of study. US universities deliberately change class structure and teaching methods to make learning interesting. US colleges and universities are notoriously relaxed. You are not obligated to attend every class, or stay for a full lecture.

Don’t worry Hunters, America is open for scholarship programs, you know. So you can still study in America, without having to worry about the cost of education. Let’s see what options are there?

1. American Undergraduate Scholarship: Berea College United States

Berea College United States is a partial  funding scholarship   (100%  tuition waiver ), information as follows:

Appropriateness

  1. Applicants must meet university entry requirements in their own country and be able to demonstrate outstanding secondary or passing results
  2. Fluent in English, both oral and written
  3. TOEFL PBT 520 CBT 190 iBT 68 or IELTS 6 or ACT 19 or SAT I 980

Profit

  1. 100% funding for 100% of international students enrolled for the first year of enrollment. This combination of financial aid and scholarships offsets tuition, room, board and other expenses
  2. All international students are provided with paid work on campus through the College Work Program throughout the academic year. Hunters can use their salary (about US$2,000 in the first year) to cover personal expenses

Document Records

  1.         Berea College international application for admissions and scholarships
  2.         Personal essay and essay cover sheet
  3.         Copies of official high school records
  4.         Personal statement of financial situation
  5.         International Finance Questionnaire (IFQ)
  6.         International financial recommendation form
  7.         Two (2) admissions recommendation forms, at least one of which must be written by a current or former teacher
  8.         Copy of official scores from at least one of the following exams: TOEFL, IELTS, ACT or SAT

How to Register

Register  online  at  https://www.standoutadmissions.com/public/info/berea .

2. American Undergraduate Scholarship: The Wesleyan Freeman Asia Scholarship Program

The Wesleyan Freeman Asia Scholarship Program  is a fully funded scholarship, information as follows:

Appropriateness

Applicants must have completed high school (Hunters following the British O- and A-level system will normally be enrolled in the second year of their A-level program at the time of application. The scholarship party cannot consider students from Malaysia based on the estimated SPM results, so must be enrolled in second year of STPM at the time of application. Students who are already enrolled at the university are not eligible for the Wesleyan Freeman Asian Scholarship. As for South Korea, students can accept a place at a Korean university in February of the year of admission, pending the decision of this scholarship) and must be a citizen a national or permanent resident of one of the following eleven countries or territories: the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand or Vietnam.

  1. Individuals with dual US citizenship or who are permanent residents of the US are not eligible for this program. Wesleyan meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students, domestic and international.
  2. Students who must meet military service requirements after completing high school must enlist in the year they can enlist.
  3. Only students who apply for need-based financial assistance and have demonstrated need will be considered.

Profit

Each Freeman Scholar will receive a scholarship to cover the full costs of attendance, including tuition, fees, room and board, supplies, and travel, for a total grant of over $80,000.

Document Records

Interested Hunters must submit a Common or Scoir Application, which includes:

  1. Background information
  2. Essay
  3. High school/junior high school/college transcript
  4. Recommendations from two teachers and one counselor
  5. Results (or predictions where available) of standardized national exams administered during the high school/college years.

If you have graduated from or are about to graduate from a high school outside the United States and English is not your first language, you will be asked to answer additional essay questions.

How to Register

Apply  online  at  https://www.wesleyan.edu/admission/afford-aid/freeman.html .

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3.   American Masters Scholarships: Knight-Hennessy Scholarship

Knight-Hennessy Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship, information as follows:

Appropriateness

First, in addition to applying to Knight-Hennessy Scholars, Hunters must apply to, be accepted by, and enroll in a full-time Stanford undergraduate degree program.

Profit

  1. Scholarships are applied directly to cover tuition fees and related costs
  2. Allowance for living and academic expenses (such as room and board, books, academic equipment, teaching materials, local transportation and reasonable personal expenses)
  3. The travel allowance is meant to cover economy class tickets for one annual trip to and from Stanford

Special additional funding for certain years:

  1. Newly enrolled scholars receive a one-time relocation allowance intended to offset some of the costs associated with relocating to the area and/or purchasing technology
  2. Scholars in their second and third years may apply for additional funding to support academic enrichment activities (eg, conference trips)

Document Records

  1. Online         application 
  2.         Transcripts and exam scores
  3.         Letter of recommendation
  4.         Short answers and essays

How to Register

Hunters must apply separately to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program and to the Stanford undergraduate program. Please specify which Stanford graduate program to apply to as you will be asked for that information in the Knight-Hennessy Scholars application.

  1. Start the  online application  for Knight-Hennessy Scholars and prepare the application requirements (Tip: Ask your recommender early)
  2. Submit  online application  for Knight-Hennessy Scholars (Note: Hunters cannot edit after submitting application)
  3. If necessary, update test scores for Knight-Hennessy Scholars via your application status page (Note: The status page can only be viewed after Hunters submit an application)

Separately: Prepare and submit applications for Stanford graduate programs of interest by the deadline. Visit the  website  of the program Hunters are interested in for application deadlines, program requirements, and any fees. Pay close attention to the specific deadlines for the Knight-Hennessy scholarship program, as they may differ from the standard deadlines for that program

 4.  American Masters/S3 Scholarships: Fulbright Scholarships for Indonesia

Fulbright Scholarships for Indonesia are fully funded scholarships, information as follows:

Appropriateness

  1. Be an Indonesian citizen and not a permanent resident or citizen of the US, or currently living in the US
  2. Have leadership qualities and demonstrated experience in community service
  3. Have preparation for, and demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
  4. Proficient in English
  5. Have an outstanding academic record
  6.  Demonstrate that can realistically complete full-time graduate study or conduct research in the US
  7. Demonstrate a strong commitment to return to Indonesia after completing the Fulbright scholarship program
  8. Willing to work for at least five years before retiring after completing the scholarship program
  9. An applicant is not eligible if he/she is: An employee, an immediate family member of the employee, or a dependent of an employee of AMINEF, the US Embassy, ​​or the US Department of State. Currently pursuing another title. Received another scholarship at the time of application. Pursue another similar program for a dual degree
  10.  GPA 3.0 (scale 4.0)
  11. Have a TOEFL ITP score of at least 550, or a TOEFL iBT score of 80, or an IELTS score of 6.5, or a Duolingo score of 105

Profit

  1.  J1 visa support
  2. Round-trip economy class air travel from the scholarship recipient’s home city to the host institution in the US
  3. Funding for tuition and fees, living and related expenses
  4. Accident and health insurance coverage per US Government guidelines
  5. Support is not provided for accompanying dependents

Document Records

  1.  Completed application form, including one-page study objectives, one-page personal statement, bibliography of published work, and samples of academic writing
  2. Copy of recent TOEFL ITP or IELTS scores (less than two years old)
  3.  Two letters of reference, either from employers or university lecturers
  4. Photocopies of academic transcripts and diplomas (in original language and English translation)
  5. Copy of valid identity document (KTP or passport)
  6. Curriculum Vitae

How to Register

Hunters must complete the appropriate application form, which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below, and send it and the supporting documents listed above in hard copy to AMINEF by mail or mail them in person before the application deadline to the following address:

American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF)

Intiland Tower, 11th Floor

Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 32

Jakarta 10220

Tel : (021) 579 39 085 ~ 9086