Fulbright / AMINEF
Fulbright / AMINEF·United States

Fulbright Master's Degree Scholarship

Fully FundedMaster12–24 monthsOpen · closes 15 Feb 2027

The Fulbright Master's Degree Scholarship is administered by AMINEF (American Indonesian Exchange Foundation) for Indonesian citizens to pursue a 1-2 year master's degree at a US university. It is fully funded by the US government and covers tuition, living allowance, airfare, health insurance, and books. Deadline: February 15 annually. Apply at stu.aminef.or.id/grantee/

Popular Participating Universities

Harvard UniversityHarvard University
Columbia UniversityColumbia University
Stanford UniversityStanford University

Quick info

Application status

Open · closes 15 Feb 2027
United States
Master
12–24 months
Open to: Indonesia
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • Full tuition and fees at the US university
  • Monthly maintenance allowance
  • Round-trip international airfare
  • Health and accident insurance
  • Book and supplies allowance
  • Pre-academic English language training (if required)

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: not specified
Country restriction: Indonesia

Detailed requirements

  • - Indonesian citizen, currently residing in Indonesia (not a US permanent resident)
  • - Not currently studying, residing, or working outside of Indonesia
  • - Hold a bachelor's degree (S1)
  • - Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • - Minimum TOEFL ITP 550 / TOEFL iBT 80 / IELTS 6.5 / Duolingo 125
  • - Demonstrated leadership qualities and community service experience
  • - Strong commitment to return to Indonesia after completing the scholarship
  • - Must be willing to work at least 5 years before retirement after completion
  • - Not currently receiving another scholarship
  • - Not applying for US permanent residency
  • - All disciplines eligible EXCEPT medicine related to patient care or clinical patient contact

Who can apply

Indonesian citizens of any age with a bachelor's degree and strong academic and leadership potential who wish to pursue a master's degree at a US university in any field except clinical medicine.

Application window

Open · closes 15 Feb 2027

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025–2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Application deadline: February 15 (annually)
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified and interviewed
Grant start: typically August/September of award year
Apply online at: https://stu.aminef.or.id/grantee/

How to apply

  1. 1Register and create an account at: https://stu.aminef.or.id/grantee/
  2. 2Complete the online application form including: one-page study objective, one-page personal statement, bibliography of published work, and academic writing sample
  3. 3Upload: TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo score (less than 2 years old), 3 letters of reference, legalized academic transcript + diploma (Indonesian + English), KTP or passport, CV
  4. 4Submit before February 15 - early submission recommended to avoid peak system usage
  5. 5Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for interview
  6. 6Technical questions: helpdesk@aminef.or.id | Program questions: infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id