[Global] Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarship Program - Page 1 of 2

Application deadline: 30 June 2005 -- Applicant should have submitted the completed application form & all supporting documents to Sampoerna Foundation.

For graduate studies, Sampoerna Foundation has focused its programs on providing scholarships in economic, business and management studies.

The Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarship Programis a means to groom Indonesia’s future business leaders. Sampoerna Foundation provides the qualified individuals the opportunity to pursue a Master of Business Administration degree at leading business schools overseas. Upon completing the program, scholars are expected to return to Indonesia and endeavor to transfer their knowledge to their fellow citizens.

Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarships for 2006 intake consist of the following programs:

• Sampoerna Foundation (SF) MBA in the US: 3 scholarships
• Fulbright - SF MBA in the US: 3 scholarships*
• Australian Education International (AEI) - SF MBA in Australia: 4 scholarships
• Ambassade de France en Indonesie - SF MBA in France: 2 scholarships
• British Council (BC) - SF MBA in the UK: 2 scholarships

*Please contact AMINEF about this particular program and how to apply.

American Indonesian Exchange Foundation
Balai Pustaka Building, 6th Floor
Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4
Jakarta 10720
Phone: 021-345-2016, 345-2018, 345-0709
Fax: 021-345-2050
Website: www.aminef.or.id

Sampoerna Foundation does not value educational achievement alone. It firmly believes that achievement in the classroom must be complemented by development of the basic values of life, including integrity, kindness, self-confidence and social responsibility. This is the key difference between Sampoerna Foundation and other scholarship-granting institutions. Sampoerna Foundation does not simply give financial support, but also takes measures to foster social concern for the less fortunate.

Sampoerna Foundation scholars are both academically outstanding and socially responsible individuals. They share the vision and passion of the Foundation, and will help in carrying on our mission. Upon graduation, Sampoerna Foundation scholars are committed to contribute to sponsor others, such as themselves, in pursuing their studies.

Sampoerna Foundation provides a comprehensive scholarship that aims to balance the personal and professional development of each of its scholars. During their period of study, scholars take part in various self-development activities and community outreach; the latter is intended to instill a sense of social concern and responsibility.

The mandatory programs for Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarship scholars include Annual Gathering, Social Activities and Internship.

CONDITIONS OF AWARD
The information contained in this document is intended for the Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarship Program, pertinent to the 2006 intake only.

I. Basic Eligibility

Applicant must satisfy ALL of the following conditions:

1. Applicant must be an Indonesian citizen.
2. Applicant must hold a Bachelor degree in any discipline from an Indonesian tertiary institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.25(on a 4.00 scale)
3. Applicant must be under 35 years of agewhen lodging the application.
4. Applicant must have a minimum of two-year full-time professional work experience after the completion of their undergraduate degree before submitting the application.
5. Applicant who is currently enrolled in graduate or post-graduate program or school, or has already obtained a Master’s degree or equivalent is not eligible to apply.
6. Applicant who was enrolled or graduated from an overseas tertiary institution is not eligible to apply unless his/her study overseas was on a full scholarship.
7. Scholarships will not be awarded to anyone in receipt of another equivalent award or scholarship offering similar or other benefits at the time of the award.
8. Applicant must be able to demonstrate they are from financially disadvantaged family and that without the scholarship he/she will not be able to study for an overseas MBA program.

Applicant also must satisfy the following conditions for each specific program:

Sampoerna Foundation (SF) MBA in the US Scholarship

1. Applicant at the time of lodging the application must have valid proof (validity of two years) of an International TOEFL with a minimum score of 600 (paper based) or 250 (computer based), OR an Institutional TOEFL with a minimum score of 610.*
2. Applicant must have valid proof of a GMAT test scores above 600with verbal score to be 25or above, OR a TPA with a minimum score of 650 at the time of lodging their application.

Fulbright – SF MBA in the US Scholarship

1. Applicant at the time of lodging the application must have valid proof (validity of two years) of an International TOEFL with a minimum score of 600 (paper based) or 250 (computer based), OR an Institutional TOEFL with a minimum score of 610.*
2. Applicant must have valid proof of a GMAT test scores above 575with verbal score to be 25or above, OR a TPA with a minimum score of 650 at the time of lodging their application.

Australian Education International (AEI) – SF MBA in Australia Scholarship

1. Applicant must have valid proof (validity of two years) of International English Language Testing System (IELTS score) at the time of lodging the application: IELTS minimum 6.5 or an equivalent TOEFL score of 580, OR an Institutional TOEFL with a minimum score of 610.*.
2. Applicant must have valid proof of a GMAT test scores above 575 with verbal score to be 25 or above, which is still valid at the time of lodging their application, OR a TPA with a minimum score of 650.

Ambassade de France en Indonésie – SF MBA in France Scholarship

1. Applicant at the time of lodging the application, must have valid proof (validity of two years) of TOEFL with minimum score of 580, OR an Institutional TOEFL with a minimum score of 610.*
2. When applicable and necessary, applicant must have valid proof of a GMAT test scores above 575 with verbal score to be 25 or above, at the time of lodging their application, OR a TPA with a minimum score of 650.
3. Finalist shall have to take language course in the appointed institution by SCAC and pass the DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française) Level 1 (A1, A2, A3, A4)

British Council (BC) – SF MBA in the UK Scholarship

1. Applicant at the time of lodging the application must have valid proof (validity of two years) of IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score 6.5 or a TOEFL with a minimum score of 600, OR an Institutional TOEFL with a minimum score of 610.*
2. Applicant must have valid proof of a GMAT test scores above 600 with verbal score to be 25 or above, at the time of lodging the application, OR a TPA with a minimum score of 650.

* All applicants selected as Finalists must have a valid GMAT and International TOEFL/IELTS with the aforementioned minimum score as required by each program. Finalists who fail to do so will automatically be dropped from the selection process.

To read about the application procedures, go to the second page (click here).