The standard annual donation needed to sponsor one student is US$650 or 6,000,000 rupiah.  Sponsors are asked to make payment  to Yayasan Goodwill International during June and July, ready for us to start funding the student at the start of term time, orientation and training in August.  $650 is enough to pay: 

• the University for a year of student tuition fees;

• the Student a monthly allowance which must cover their books, materials, food, accommodation, use of computers, and transportation to classes; 

• the Yayasan for its cost of administering of the scheme and organizing the leadership training programme 

Eligibility

Yayasan Goodwill International scholarship winners are chosen by virtue only of their need and merit. They are a mix of male & female; are aged between 19 and 23; are drawn from the Moslem, Christian and other religions; and are studying in various faculties.   To be considered for a Yayasan Goodwill International scholarship award each student:

• must be recommended by their University;

• must have strong academic records;

• must demonstrate leadership qualities & potential;

• must have served their local community or worked to support themselves;

• must need outside financial support if they are to complete their studies.  

Secondly, they must answer a detailed questionnaire on their personal circumstances and those of their family.   Independent proof has to be provided (such as recent utility bills, and a confirmatory statement from their local headman) of their assertions that they are in financial need.  These declarations are carefully checked by experienced local Yayasan Goodwill International  staff in order to identify the most needy individuals.

Thirdly, applicants are asked to make a written submission on topics designed to elicit their qualities, qualifications and achievements. They also have to write and submit 3 separate essays in English on leadership related topics.  As a result of the first 3 filters, the most able and needy are identified, and the pool of candidates is reduced by about 50%.  

Finally, using all the information collected they attend an interview in Jakarta by a panel of Indonesians and expatriates.  Having reached the interview stage, most have established their capabilities and worthiness, and receive a scholarship.  The interviews allows them to be grouped them in order of need and potential. The committee then uses its best efforts to find or allocate a sponsor for each of them. To date, most students who have reached the interview stage have eventually been found a sponsor.

Leadership training