This document provides information about studying abroad and applying for scholarships. It discusses the advantages of studying abroad such as broadening horizons and gaining intercultural experience. It also outlines different ways to fund studying abroad, such as through scholarships from universities, governments, foundations, or foreign universities. The document provides tips for effective scholarship applications, including checking eligibility requirements, understanding the objectives of the scholarship program, establishing contact with universities abroad, and writing compelling scholarship essays that demonstrate insight into the applicant's goals and fit with the program.

1. CLIL – English Workshop
IPDN – 15 December 2014
STUDYING ABROAD –
ADVANTAGES & PRACTICAL
CONSIDERATIONS
THOMAS BUEDER, MA
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION & BILINGUAL LEARNING

2. CLIL – How do we benefit?
I. CLIL buys us time.
→ You will work on your English and at the same time gather useful
information on studying abroad.
II. CLIL causes change
– and you don’t need to be a genius to benefit from it.
 Because the teachers would have to adjust their methodology to ensure that the
students were understanding the content.
 The pupils would be learning language that was more clearly focused on, and
related to, the subject matter that they needed to learn.

3. Why this topic?
Usefulness for you – to start thinking
about your future/ career plan
My experience: 8 years in
international cooperation in higher
education

4. Rundown:
I. Introductory presentation
II. Group work
(incl. group discussions & exchanges with facilitators)
III. Group Presentations
IV. Concluding Remarks/
Further Practical Advice

5. Studying Abroad
A) Why study abroad?
 → Broaden your horizon
 → Get ready for a globalized world
e.g. Learn about other countries / cultures; make
intercultural experiences (How does it feel, to be the “foreigner”?)
 → Equip yourself with special knowledge in international governing
and administration
 (How did other countries solve particular problems? e.g. Singapore)
 → Get a competitive advantage for your professional career

6. B) HOW can you go abroad?
→ Scholarship!
Potential scholarship providers:
 your institution → university (IPDN) / office (ministry/
DINAS)
 Indonesian government / regional governments
 foreign governments
 foreign foundations
 foreign universities

7. C) Effective
scholarship
application tips

8. Advice on scholarship applications I
 Check the requirement and the detailed description
→ Are you eligible? (right qualification/ professional
background & experience / age etc.)
→ Compare the details (amount per month/
provision for spouse/children; for which countries?)

9. Advice on scholarship applications II
 Understand the objectives of the institution / foundation /
program !
→ What are their priorities? (e.g. professional
development or young high potentials)
→ Write you application with these objectives /
priorities in mind.
(in particular the Statement of Purpose
or Scholarship Essay → see last section)
 Establish contact with the target universities abroad. (→ see
scholarship requirements)

10. D) Country Selection
I. Your own preference → academic / professional benefit
II. Scholarship availability for that country
III. Balancing costs of living with the size of the scholarship
IV. Advantages of studying in that country
V. Potential disadvantages / problems associated with the
country
VI. Weighing the advantages and disadvantages of the
country

11. E) Scholarship Essays
(or Statement of Purpose)
The Scholarship Resume informs
donors of what you are doing. The
Scholarship Essay informs donors of
who you are.

12. Effective essays…
 Demonstrate insight
 Show who you are, how you think, how you decide to act, how you
approach a problem, how you interact with your environment.
 Demonstrate how you organize and express your ideas
 Show a logical progression of your train of thought. Your sentences
should relate to each other with smooth transitions between the new
points, elaborations and thoughts.
 Demonstrate optimism
 Show that you are a worthwhile investment of donor’s dollars. Show that
you have the attributes necessary to succeed academically and
professionally

13. Tips for success…
 Respond to the prompt. Direct your essay to respond
to what the donor is asking.
 Relevancy of the award to your life. Does the award
directly translate to an experience you’ve had, a
goal you hold, or a dream you possess.
 Consider the audience. Don’t assume the
scholarship evaluators will have in-depth or insider
information if you’re addressing a particular interest
or area of study.

14. Proof-Read and Spell Check!
Don’t rely on the spell-check on your
word processing program.
Have someone else review your resume
and essay before you submit it!