I n d o n e s i a   C o m p e t i t i o n

AWARDS
In Indonesia, the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program will select four Global Leaders from the participating universities.  Global Leaders will receive their cash award and be invited to attend an interview in Indonesia in spring 2009.  A selection panel will interview the Global Leaders and select two to receive an all-expense-paid trip to represent the group at the Global Leadership Institute in New York City in July 2009.

PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES
IIE/Indonesia conducts the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders competition in Indonesia.  The following institutions in Indonesia has been invited to participate in the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program this year:

• University of Gajah Mada, Yogyakarta
  
• University of Indonesia, Jakarta
  
• University of Pelita Harapan
  

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INDONESIA COMPETITION
Students MUST be nominated by their universities in order to apply for this award. Each university will be asked to nominate a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 candidates who meet the eligibility criteria outlined below. University liaisons will submit a nomination form to IIE/Indonesia on behalf of each nominated student. The nomination deadline in Indonesia is January 9, 2009.

Only nominees will have access to the application; only those who meet the eligibility criteria described below will be considered for the award. Nominees need not be a citizen of the country in which they are applying. Nominees must:

• have distinguished themselves as leaders in their community or school;
• have high academic standing as demonstrated by grades received in the final year of secondary school (high school) and first year in college or university (and second year for select competitions). Eligible candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.4/4.0 or international equivalent, or be in the top 10% of his/her class;
• be full-time students in the second year of a university undergraduate degree program at one of the universities invited to participate in the 2008-2009 program year;
• be pursuing their first undergraduate degree; all fields of study accepted; and
• demonstrate competency in spoken and written English. Proficiency in English is necessary to participate fully in the Global Leadership Institute.

IIE uses the following information to evaluate applicants and select the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders:

• Electronic application and supporting documents
• Honors and awards
• Hobbies and extracurricular activities
• Community service and volunteer activities
• Personal Statement / Essay

COURSE OF ACTION FOR NOMINATED STUDENTS TO APPLY
Nominees must submit the following to IIE/Indonesia:

• A printed electronic application. The application must be completed and submitted online; a printed copy must also be sent to IIE/Indonesia with supporting documents.
• Undergraduate university transcripts (official record of grades or marks)
• Secondary school transcripts (official record of grades or marks)
• Two letters of recommendation. Recommenders must use the required recommendation forms that are distributed to the nominee. One recommendation should address the nominee's leadership abilities and personal character; the second letter should address the nominee's intellect and prospects for continued academic success. At least one letter must come from a university faculty member. The other letter may come from another university faculty member or an adult, non-family member who has supervised the nominee's education, work, or other activities. If the nominee's first language is not English, the letters should offer an assessment of his/her English language capabilities.
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

APPLICANT SELECTION PROCESS
IIE/Indonesia will convene a selection panel to review complete and qualified applications. They will evaluate the following qualities of the applicant:

• Academic achievement
• Leadership ability
• Potential for growth
• Communication skills
• Personal qualities or character
• References

COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
After submitting the online application via the Internet, eligible nominees must print the application and send it to IIE/Indonesia.  Please include copies of your university undergraduate transcripts (official record of grades or marks), secondary school transcripts (official record of grades or marks), two letters of recommendation (please see above for specific recommendation requirements), and your resume/curriculum vitae.  Please send your printed application and required documents to the following address by March 5, 2009:

Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program
Indonesian International Education Foundation
Menara Imperium, 28th Floor, Ste. B
Metropolitan Kuningan Superblok, Kav1 Jl. H.R.
Rasuna Said
Jakarta Selatan, 12980
Indonesia

Deadlines & Contact Information
For more information regarding the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program in Indonesia, please contact IIE/Indonesia.  You may email your questions and comments to iagoes@cbn.net.id or call 62-21-831-7330/7305.