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News Briefs & Study Opportunities -------------------------- January
2002
Peluang Beasiswa Fulbright Scholarship
2003-2004
INI PELUANG BAGUS bagi Anda yang ingin melanjutkan studi ke S-2 di universitas
terkemuka di Amerika Serikat. Bersiaplah berkompetisi memenangkannya.
American-Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) di Jakarta mengundang
para sarjana Indonesia untuk mengikuti kompetisi terbuka Fulbright Scholarship
Program tahun akademi 2003/2004 untuk pendidikan tingkat magister (S2)
di universitas terkemuka di Amerika Serikat. Pendaftaran calon ditutup
28
Februari 2002.
Bidang ilmu yang ditawarkan:
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Social Studies and Humanities: American Studies; Anthropology; Art
History; Creative Writing; Economics; International Trade; Linguistics;
Literature; Philosophy; Political Sciences; Psychology; Comparative Religion;
Sociology.
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Professional and Educational Studies: Education (termasuk bidang
ilmu-ilmu dasar); Environmental Management; Journalism; Law; Mass Communication;
Public Administration; Social Work; Teaching English as a Second Language;
Urban and regional Planning.
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The Arts: Dance: Fine and Applied Arts; Music; Theater Arts.
Catatan:
Pelamar diharapkan mempunyai academic background yang sesuai, dan/atau
membuktikan pengalaman dan persiapannya di bidang lain akan relevan dengan
bidang studi yang diinginkan. Pelamar juga hendaknya punya kemampuan dan
kemauan untuk menerapkan ketrampilan untuk pengembangan masyarakat madani.
Persyaratan:
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Sudah lulus sarjana S1, dengan Grade Point Average (GPA) atau Indeks
Prestasi Kumulatif (IPK) minimal 3,00 (skala 1- 4).
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Good command of English language, dengan nilai TOEFL tests (International,
Institutional or Prediction) minimal 575.
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Berusia di bawah 35 tahun sebelum pendaftaran ditutup, 28 Februari
2002.
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Sudah bekerja tetap, dan berpengalaman kerja minimal 24 bulan sejak
lulus S1 dari perguruan tinggi. (Prioritas diberikan kepada staf pengajar
perguruan tinggi negeri dan swasta, lembaga nirlaba (LSM/NGO) atau pemerintah).
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Berpotensi kepemimpinan (possessing leadership potentials).
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Perduli terhadap perkembangan masyarakat madani (civil society)
di Indonesia serta menghargai budaya antar bangsa.
Kemana mengirim lamaran?
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Hubungi/surati AMINEF, Gedung Balai Pustaka, Lantai 6, Jalan Gunung
Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720 untuk memperoleh Formulir Pendaftaran
Fulbright, dengan melampirkan amplop dan perangko balasan.
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Atau kunjungi http://www.usembassyjakarta.org/aminef.
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Pendaftaran ditutup tanggal 28 Februari 2002 (stempel/cap pos). Sebelum
tanggal ini, formulir pendaftaran,disertai lampiran fotokopi tes TOEFL
yang dilalui dalam masa dua tahun terakhir, hendaknya sudah diterima AMINEF.
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Note: Hubungi AMINEF untuk informasi mengenai pelaksanaan TOEFL
test.
Kesaksian Alumnus:
"More than two thousand Indonesian scholars had won
the Fulbright Scholarships in the last fifty years. If they could win it,
why couldn't you? Show your worth, drive to work harder, and get yourself
-- women and men -- ready to apply for the prestigeous Fulbright Scholarship
--- with all expenses (tuitions, living costs, health insurance, airfares,book
allowance) paid by the host--- for a two-year postgraduate study (Master
of Arts or Master of Science degree) in any field study of your choice
at a university in the United States.
Appeal: If
you are the boss (corporate or institution director, or dean of university),
please encourage your potentially smart staffers or employees to get on
board for the competition."
Alumnus:
Abdul Razak, Fulbright Scholar (1982-84).
Ohio University (Master of Science, Mass Communication, Journalism
and Public Relations).
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
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Jefferson Fellowships 2002
Apply now
Deadline for application: February 4, 2002
The program is set for April
28-May 25, 2001
Peluang bagi para wartawan
Indonesia
ENAM wartawan dari Asia-Pacific,
termasuk Indonesia, dan enam wartawan media Amerika Serikat akan dipilih
untuk mengikuti Program Jefferson Fellowship, 28 April-25 Mei 2002 di Honolulu,
Hawaii.
Jefferson Fellowship is an East-West Center (EWC) program of professional
and cultural interchange for mid-career journalists (with at least ten
years' working and professional experience) from Asia and the Pacific,
and the United States to acquire greater knowledge of the region through:
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Professional exchanges among journalists and with scholars and experts
at the East-West Center in Honolulu;
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Lecture/discussions on topical issues led by East-West Center scholars
and experts;
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16-day study tour to Washington,D.C., New York, and Los Angeles (for
Asian Fellows), or to Beijing, Tokyo and Jakarta (for American Fellows)
for interviews with political, economic, security, social and cultural
leaders;
The East-West Center coordinates the travel segment of the program,
working with its network of alumni and former Jefferson Fellows who volunteer
to host,guide,and advise traveling Fellows and arrange appointments and
interviews.
Funding
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The East-West Center provides Fellows with housing and a per diem for
living expenses during the program in Honolulu, and transportation, accommodations
and a per diem for meals.
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The Fellows, who are selected for the Fellowships, are expected to get
financial support from their media employers or other philanthropic organizations,
government funding agencies and other sources for return air ticket to
and from Hawaii.
Who may apply
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Mid-career journalists (already working for at least 10 years).
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Preference is given to "news gatekeepers" who, in their daily work,
help determine the media coverage content, and to editorial writers, commentators
and columnists, and to reporters and editors responsible for coverage of
Asia-Pacific issues.
How to apply
p
Get the application forms from the East-West Center, or through EWC Media
Program web site:http:/www.EastWestCenter.org
by clicking on Seminars>Media Program>Jefferson Fellowships>Spring 2002
Jefferson Fellowship Application, or thru http://www.mediaforesight.org/MPpage.html
What to prepare and submit:
Send to the East-West Center:
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An application letter, outlining
key issues of interests that you wish to understand, and what you expect
to accomplish if you are granted the Fellowship.
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Names of three persons (including
your employer) for recommendations that the East-West Center may contact
for references. Two of them should be persons outside your own media corporation.
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Your employer's letter of recommendation,
describing your suitability for the Fellowship and the benefit that your
media hopes to get from your participation in the program.
Application and documents should
be sent before the deadline, Monday, February 4, 2002, to:
Jefferson Fellowships
East-West Center Media Program,
1601 East-West Road,Honolulu,
Hawaii 96848-1601, U.S.A.
Phone: 1-808-944-7384;
Fax:
1-808-944-7600
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Officer to contact: Mr. Dennis
D.Donahue, Coordinator, Media Program.
E-mail: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
or <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Kesaksian Alumnus:
"Program dua-tahunan ini dimulai
sejak 1967, bertujuan memungkinkan wartawan dari Asia and Pacific, and
USA mendalami berbagai masalah penting yang terjadi di kawasan ini.
Alumni dari Indonesia yang
pernah memenangkan Jefferson Fellowship adalah: Mochtar Lubis (Indonesia
Raya), Abdul Razak (Kantorberita ANTARA), Samuel Pardede (Sinar
Harapan),Josi Katoppo (SuaraPembaruan), Yozar Anwar (Kartini),
Annie Bertha Simamora (Sinar Harapan, kini Suara Pembaruan),
Vincent Lingga (Jakarta Post), Dessy Anwar (Observer), Uni
Zulfiani Lubis (Panji), Endy M.Bayuni dan Harry Bhaskara Jakarta
Post),
Pengalaman Jefferson Fellowship
mempertebal percaya diri dan memperluas wawasan dalam membangun profesionalisme
sebagai wartawan.
Masa program kini dipersingkat.
Dulu, empat bulan (satu semester) sehingga beroleh peluang mengikuti
(class audit) untuk bidang studi pilihan sendiri di Hawaii University."
Abdul Razak, Jefferson Fellow
(January 18- May 12, 1971).
Lembaga Kajian dan Pemberdayaan
Masyarakat Yayasan Imam Bonjol mengundang partisipasi para intelektual,
ilmuwan, skolar dan profesional yang berminat ikut urun rembuk mencari
jalan keluar dan membentuk masa depan Sumatera Barat. Sumbang saran/ masukan
Anda sangat kami harapkan dan hargai.
Selanjutnya harap hubungi:
LEMBAGA KAJIAN
DAN PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT
(Institute for Studies and Society Empowerment)
Yayasan Imam Bonjol (Imam Bonjol Foundation)
Jl. Walang Baru VII A No. 7, Jakarta 14260.
Telepon: (62-21) 430.6813 Faximile & Voice mail: (632-21)
430.6811
Aswin Jusar, Ketua <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
M.C. Baridjambek, Sekretaris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Anggota (Board Members):
Darmansyah Darwis
Abdul Razak, MSc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Drs. Asmun A. Syueib, MA < [EMAIL PROTECTED]>
DR. Ir. Suheimi Nurusman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Ir. Ridwan M. Risan < [EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Chairil Anwar SE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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