Scholarship

INFORMATION SESSION:
Saturday, February 2nd 2008 at 10 A.M.
Sampoerna Strategic Square
North Tower (ex. Tower A), 25th Floor, Room 01
Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kavling 45
Jakarta 12930
(Please call the Graduate Scholarship Department at 021 577 2340 for
details)

Sampoerna Foundation Overview
Sampoerna Foundation was established in March 2001 in response to the urgent
need to improve the quality of education in Indonesia . Amid severe
budgetary cuts to education due to the prolonged economic crisis, its
founders realized the importance of private sector institutions filling the
gap in those educational areas critical to Indonesia 's development.

Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarship
The Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarship is a means to groom
Indonesia 's future business leaders. Sampoerna Foundation provides the
qualified individuals the opportunity to pursue a Master of Business
Administration degree at leading business schools overseas. Upon completing
the program, scholars are expected to return to Indonesia and endeavor to
transfer their knowledge to their fellow citizens.
Application deadline is May 30, 2008. Applications should be submitted as
early as possible.

No.
Name of Scholarship
Maximum number of scholarships for 2009 Intake
1. Sampoerna Foundation MBA in the USA
4
2.
Australian Education International - Sampoerna Foundation MBA in Australia
4
3.
Ambassade de France en Indonésie - Sampoerna Foundation MBA in France
2
4.
Singapore Education - Sampoerna Foundation MBA in Singapore
2
5.
British Council - Sampoerna Foundation MBA in UK
2

Basic Requirements

Indonesian citizen 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 two-year full-time professional work experience after
completion of undergraduate degree
Have a valid proof of GMAT and TOEFL as required by each Program (GMAT and
TOEFL score can be submitted when applicants pass Sampoerna Foundation
selection)

Currently did not enroll in graduate or post-graduate program, or obtained a
Master's degree or equivalent
Did not enroll or graduate from an overseas tertiary institution, 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
Demonstrate that without the scholarship, they are not able to afford an
Overseas MBA Program

What is covered?

This scholarship is worth approximately USD 70,000 - to USD 150,000 per
student, depending on the country and university, for the duration of study
and it covers:

· GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS reimbursement, one time only, based on original
invoice, for GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS taken no more than 6 months prior to the
scholarship application;
· University application fee, for up to 2 (two) universities;
· Student visa application fee;
· Return airfares from Jakarta to the place of study;
· Tuition fees;
· Living allowance;
· Literature allowance.

List of universities
Sampoerna Foundation recommends the 2009 scholarship applicants to apply for
admission to any of the following universities:

Sampoerna Foundation MBA in the USA Scholarship
1. Harvard University (MA)
2. Stanford University (CA)
3. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)
4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan)
5. Northwestern University (Kellogg) (IL)
5. University of Chicago
7. Dartmouth College (Tuck) (NH)
8. University of California-Berkeley (Haas)
9. Columbia University (NY)
10. New York University (Stern)
11. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (Ross)
12. Duke University (Fuqua) (NC)
12. University of Virginia (Darden)
14. Cornell University (Johnson) (NY)
14. Yale University (CT)
16. University of California-Los Angeles (Anderson)
17. Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper) (PA)
18. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler)
18. University of Texas-Austin (McCombs)
20. Emory University (Goizueta) (GA)

* Reference: USNews: America 's Best Graduate Schools 2008 (www.usnews. com)

Australian Education International - Sampoerna Foundation MBA in Australia
Scholarship

Australian Graduate School of Management
Macquarie Graduate School of Management
Melbourne Business School
Monash University Graduate School of Business
Curtin University of Technology Business School

* Reference: Australian Financial Review Boss - MBA Rankings in 2007

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

HEC Paris
INSEAD
ESCP - EAP European School of Management
EM LYON
Essec Business School

*Reference: Financial Times European Business Schools 2007

Singapore Education - Sampoerna Foundation MBA in Singapore Scholarship
1. National University of Singapore
2. Nanyang Technological University

* Reference: Asia 's Best MBA Schools 2000 (www.asiaweek. com)
British Council - Sampoerna Foundation MBA in the UK Scholarship

London Business School*
University of Cambridge: Judge*
University of Oxford: Said*
Manchester Business School*
Lancaster University Management School*
London School of Economics and Political Science**

* Reference: Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2007
** The Scholarship is only applicable for Management and Business Related
Program

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, reference and health
information forms) at www.sampoernafounda tion.org , or obtained it from:
Sampoerna Foundation
Sampoerna Strategic Square
North Tower, 26th - 27th Floor
Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kavling 45
Jakarta 12930

When submitting the application package, please write the name of the
program at the top right hand corner of the envelope. Sampoerna Foundation
will only consider the completed applications and will notify the
short-listed applicants to attend the continuing stages of the selection
process.

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.sampoernafounda tion.org or call us at 021 577 2340

Regards,

Inti Utami Permata Sari
Program Department

Putera Sampoerna Foundation
Sampoerna Strategic Square
North Tower, 26th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.45, Jakarta 12930. Indonesia
Phone : 62 21 577 2340/ Fax : 62 21 577 2341
E-mail : utami.permatasari@ sampoernafoundat ion.org
Website : www.sampoernafounda tion.org