Study in the USA: Which Scholarships to Apply?

Looking to study abroad but worried about the cost? Good news! There are hundreds of college scholarships to study abroad. Some are offered by government agencies, some by individual universities, and others by external funding organizations and charitable enterprises.

While many scholarships ARE very competitive, it turns out there are plenty of others that may be easier to win than you think. Your odds of getting money to study, volunteer, or intern abroad might be far higher than you expect: you just have to identify the opportunities, tell a compelling story, and actually hit “apply!”

One of the biggest mistakes you can make in setting up a financial plan for going overseas is not even applying for study abroad scholarships.

7 Scholarships Indonesian Students Can Apply

Searching through all the international scholarships out there can be a pretty mammoth task. But we’ve tried to make this easier by creating lists of scholarships Indonesian students can apply to study abroad in the United States.

1. Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program

The Humphrey Fellowship Program has received funding as a Fulbright exchange activity from the U.S. Congress since 1978 to honor the public service career of the late Senator and Vice President, Hubert H. Humphrey (1911-1978). A long-time advocate of international cooperation and understanding, Humphrey served as Vice President of the United States from 1965 to 1969 and for many years as a U.S. Senator from Minnesota.

President Jimmy Carter announced the establishment of the Humphrey Program on a state visit to Venezuela in March 1978. It would be a program, Carter said, embodying the values shared by the United States and Venezuela — democracy, social justice, and a desire to assist the developing nations of the world. A year after Carter’s declaration, the first Humphrey Fellows arrived in the U.S. They were 27 mid-career professionals from 24 countries who would study at 11 U.S. universities and institutions.

Since 1978, more than 6,000 Fellows from 157 countries have participated in the program. More than 40 universities have hosted the Fellows for their year of study.

Source: https://www.humphreyfellowship.org/how-apply-humphrey-fellowship-program

2. The Next Gen Scholarship Fund

The NextGen Scholarship Fund was created for international students and non-citizens who come to the United States with the hopes of obtaining higher education to create a better life for themselves and their families. It is a scholarship program for students in Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia. One annual award will be given to a qualified and outstanding high school senior or a current college student at a two-year or four-year college. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be an international student or non-citizen enrolled in a US school. Applications are judged on merit and financial need. One scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded each Fall.

Source: http://www.perkconsulting.net/about/nextgen/

3. Model UN – UNESCO Center of Peace (CFP)

Who doesn’t know UNESCO? UNESCO is a UN agency. UNESCO has an educational program specifically dedicated to the interests of all children in the world, because of this program, the UNESCO Center for Peace was formed. UNESCO CFP created an organization that runs in many universities in America, the organization is called the Model UN. Members of the Model UN will receive exclusive scholarships and certificates from UNESCO. There are several requirements so that you can be accepted in the Model UN, including having a minimum GPA of 3.3 or an average grade of 8, writing a 300 word essay with the theme “How does International Education Support Global Citizenship”, and having experience in an organization or community.

In the last 13 years, UNESCO Center for Peace has provided unique enrichment opportunities to tens of thousands of students from all around the world. This was done in partnership with volunteers and professionals donating their time, expertise, and other resources to help raise a new generation of peacemakers change agents.

Source: https://unescocenterforpeace.org/2020-virtual-imun-stem/

4. Foreign Fullbright Student Program

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program operates in more than 160 countries worldwide. Approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is administered by binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. All Foreign Student Program applications are processed by these offices.

Source: https://foreign.fulbrightonline.org

5. Abbey Road Summer Scholarship

Founded by Stanford alumni in 2000, Abbey Road’s summer study abroad programs continue to deliver excellence. Their mission is to provide quality academic summer programs that facilitate cross-cultural understanding, personal growth and academic enrichment. Abbey Road was created through a collaboration of the best young professionals and educators from top schools and esteemed institutions. In order to be considered for a Summer Fellowship or Scholarship, you must be a high school student aged 14-18 who demonstrates high academic and extracurricular performance in the field for which you are applying. A competitive overall G.P.A, strong grades in the subject related to the scholarship or program of interest and involvement in extracurricular and after-school cultural/leadership activities are all examples of high academic and extracurricular performance.

Source: https://www.goabbeyroad.com/summer-scholarships-fellowships/

6. East-West Center Scholarship and Fellowship

East-West Center Scholarship is a non-government scholarship program aimed at students in the Asia-Pacific region, including Indonesia. This program was created since 1960 and has provided scholarships to more than 8 thousand students in Asia Pacific. This program focuses on the development of local communities and culture.

Source: https://www.eastwestcenter.org/scholarships-fellowships

7. Rotary Peace Fellowship

Each year, Rotary awards up to 130 fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the worlds to study at one of our peace centers. Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals or practitioners to become experienced and effective catalysts for peace. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses. Since the program began in 2002, the Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 1,300 fellows who now work in more than 115 countries. Many serve as leaders in governments, NGOs, the military, education, law enforcement, and international organizations like the United Nations and the World Bank.

Source: https://my.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowship-application