Applying Fulbright Master’s
Program
Robi Kurniawan
Speaker’s Introduction
Robi Kurniawan was born 30 years ago in the city of Pekanbaru. Growing up as the second child (but the oldest son out of three siblings) from a farmer father and a housewife mother has taught Robi a lot of things including humbleness, simplicity, and perseverance. “You earn what you work for,” his father always reminded him.
Spending his childhood until his teenage life a small district of Rumbai, Robi was inspired to follow her sister’s footstep as a teacher. He enrolled in English Education undergraduate degree program where he became one of the most outstanding students and had a chance to study Intensive English at the University of South Carolina in 2009.
What is Fulbright Scholarship?
The primary focus of the Fulbright Program in
Indonesia is to
promote mutual
understanding
between the Republic of
Indonesia and the United States of America through
General Requirement
Be an Indonesian citizen and not a permanent resident or citizen of the U.S., or be currently living in the U.S.
Possess leadership qualities and show experience in community service
A good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures
Have preparation in, and a demonstrated commitment to, her or his chosen field of study
Demonstrate that she/he can realistically accomplish full-time graduate study or conduct research in the United States
Not be receiving another scholarship at the time of the Fulbright scholarship application
Demonstrate a strong commitment to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright scholarship program
Hold a Bachelor (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
