This document provides information and advice about studying abroad and obtaining scholarships. It discusses three stories of people who studied abroad as examples. It then outlines the steps to take which include researching information and requirements, timelines, networking, and having an open mindset. Advice is given for creating a strong profile document by being concise, highlighting skills, and avoiding negatives. Sample profile content and interview questions are also provided. The overall message is that preparing oneself and continuously improving are keys to obtaining scholarships to study abroad.

1. BEASISWA & BELAJAR DI LUAR
NEGERI
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2. Profil
 Master of International
Affair student in Sciences
Po, Paris
 TOTAL Scholarship 2011
 Sciences Po -
Outstanding Delegations
in NMUN NewYork 2012
 Humas Eksternal PPI
Prancis
 Intern in UCLG
(Barcelona & Jakarta)
August-November 2012

3. Why study abroad?

4. 3 Stories
 Nana’s story
 Jefri’s story
 Maggy’s story
Sama seperti mencari jodoh, kunci utama mencari beasiswa adalah; Memantaskan diri

5. 3 stories
 Nana’s story : determinded but flexible
 Jefri’s story : tough but independent
 Maggy’s story : organized but enjoy

6. Step by step
 Informasi
 Persyaratan
 Timeline
 Networking
 Ikhlas
Do the BEST, let GOD do the REST

7. Write your Profil
(CV, personal statement, motivation letter)
 To the point , specific
 Tonjolkan social skill
 No photo
 Informasi yang relevan
 Avoid negativity
 Perhatikan typo
 Action words

8. Action Words

10. Good Example
Key Attributes
 Self motivated graduate with well developed project management and
IT skills combined with a flexible attitude to work.
 A critical thinker with strong analytical skills
 Strong team-player skills developed through work in retail, in group
laboratory experiments associated with the degree, and in particular
group presentation work, in which good marks were achieved.
 Good organizational skills developed in a variety of deadline orientated
situations.
 Get on well with people at all levels, easily making good working
relationships.
 Have good presentation skills combining sound analytical research and
clear verbal explanation.
 Seek out new responsibilities irrespective of reward and recognition.
 Strive for quality in everything I do.

11. Interview
 How did you become interested in your major?
 Have you traveled abroad before?
 What is your greatest strength and weakness?
 What is your favorite subject in school and why?
 What are your educational/academic goals?What are your
future career plans?
 Why will this scholarship help you in your career goals?
 What would you do if you didn't receive the fellowship?
 Is there anything else you want to add or ask?
http://opsf.byu.edu/content/sample-scholarship-interview-
questions

12. Don’t settle, never stop improving yourself
Perfection is an unfinished process
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