Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarship – 2010 Intake

The Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarship is a means to groom Indonesia’s future business leaders. Sampoerna Foundation provides one (1) scholarship to pursue a Master’s of Business Administration degree at leading university overseas. Upon completing the program, the scholarship recipient is required to return to Indonesia and endeavor to transfer his/ her knowledge to his/ her fellow citizens.

Application deadline is February 1, 2010

Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarship consists of the following options:

1. Sampoerna Foundation MBA in the USA
2. Australian Education International – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in Australia
3. Ambassade de France en Indonésie – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in France
4. British Council – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in the UK
5. Singapore Education – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in Singapore

Basic Requirements:

• Indonesian citizen who is under 35 years of age when lodging the application;
• Hold a local Bachelor’s degree from any discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale);
• Have a minimum of 2 year full-time professional work experience after the completion of the undergraduate degree;
• Currently did not enroll in graduate or post-graduate program, or obtained a Master’s degree or equivalent;
• Did not graduate from an overseas tertiary institutions, unless was on a full scholarship;
• Do not receive other equivalent award or scholarship offering similar or other benefits at the time of the award;
• Has applied to the university(ies) that are recommended by Sampoerna Foundation for the academic year 2010/2011 by the closing date of this scholarship application (February 1, 2010);
• Submit the result of TOEFL/ IELTS and GMAT with the minimum score as required by the chosen university;
• Have motivation to return to Indonesia and work in Indonesia upon completion of the MBA program.

What is Covered?

The scholarship covers the following:

• GMAT and TOEFL/ IELTS reimbursement, one time only, based on original invoice;
• University application fee, for up to two (2) universities;
• Student visa application fee;
• Return airfares from Jakarta to the place of study;
• Tuition fees, for the duration of study;
• Living allowance, to support living costs during period of study;
• Literature allowance, to purchase textbooks required for study.

List of Universities:

Sampoerna Foundation MBA in the USA Scholarship

1. Harvard University – Boston, MA
2. Stanford University – Stanford, CA
3. Northwestern University (Kellogg) – Evanston, IL
4. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) – Philadelphia, PA
5. Massachusetts Institut of Technology (Wharton) – Cambridge, MA
6. University of Chicago (Booth) – Chicago, IL
7. University of California-Berkeley (Haas) – Berkeley, CA
8. Columbia University – New York, NY
9. Yale University – New Haven, CT

* Reference: USNews: America’s Best Graduate Schools 2009 (www.usnews.com)

Australian Education International – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in Australia Scholarship

1. Australian Graduate School of Management
2. Melbourne Business School

* Reference: Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2009

Ambassade de France en Indonésie – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in France Scholarship

• INSEAD

* Reference: Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2009

British Council – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in the UK Scholarship

1. London Business School
2. University of Cambridge (Judge)
3. University of Oxford (Said)

* Reference: Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2009

Singapore Education – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in Singapore Scholarship

1. National University of Singapore
2. Nanyang Technological University

* Reference: Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2009

Prospective applicants should directly contact the universities to find out about the admission process and requirements for enrolment. Applicants’ inquiries about the scholarship (requirements, conditions, coverage, etc) should be directed to Sampoerna Foundation.

How to Apply?

Download the application package (application form and reference form) atwww.sampoernafoundation.org

The completed application package should be submitted by the deadline (February 1, 2010) to Sampoerna Foundation office:

Sampoerna School of Education

Jl. Kapten Tendean No.88C, 5th Floor

Jakarta Selatan 12710, Indonesia

When submitting the application package, please write the name of the scholarship program at the top right corner of the envelope.

Further Information.

Before applying, the applicants must read and understand the terms and conditions of the scholarship, including our policy about Alumni Contribution Scheme. For further explanation, please visit our website at www.sampoernafoundation.org, e-mail us at ella.cecilia@sampoernafoundation.org, or call us at 021-5772340 ext.7153.