1. Why did you choose your proposed course and institution?

- Jelaskan bagaimana anda memilih jurusan yang diajukan di formulir ini. Bisa
kaitkan dengan latar belakang pendidikan, penglaman kerja, dan future goals.
- Jelaskan bagaimana anda memilih universitas yang diajukan di formulir ini.
Penting untuk browsing berbagai website universitas yang ada di Australia, lalu
membuat catatan apa yang membedakan antara universitas ini dengan
universitas itu, apa yang membedakan jurusan yang sama pada universitas-
universitas yang berbeda.
Contoh :

I am applying a master’s program in Teaching English for Speakers of

Other Languages (TESOL). I have a high interest in developing
capabilities essential to the theories and difficulties of language
curriculum design, assessment, and evaluation, and the further
developing of English teaching method related to issues of
diversities such as culture, mother tongue, and communicative
competence in order to result the most suitable method fitting the
learners need and background. I believe that this master’s program
can prepare me to assume a specialty in the field of English
teaching especially about theoretical approaches, language analysis,
curriculum design, and intercultural communication in reaching the
language learning goal in variety of contexts.
(Disini, saya menjelaskan tentang program yang ingin diambil dengan
jelas, padat, dan rinci.)

My bachelor study on English Teacher Training and Education has

prepared me with a strong grounding in English and theoretical
aspects of teaching which can contribute in developing my self
swiftly to reach my future goal in the master’s program. I have
learned about Study and Learning, Professions of Education, Teaching
English as a Foreign Language I and II, Curriculum and Material
Development, and Teaching Practice in my bachelor study, of which I
got the highest marks. Furthermore, I have also written scientific
papers and articles on education since I was an undergraduate
student. My paper on education was awarded as the runner up in
“Sayembara Ide (Idea Competition)”at provincial level. My articles
have also been published in a bilingual newspaper. Then, I completed
my study by receiving the highest mark in the study program for my
final-year undergraduate thesis on English education. Such
experiences surely link one another, of which I consciously learn
that English teaching should be dominated by advanced concepts and
assisted by effective teaching strategies. For this reason, I have
totally provided my self to perform well in my future
study. (Kemudian, disini saya lanjutkan dengan menjelaskan “apa yang
sudah saya lakukan atau miliki yang bisa mendukung dalam studi saya
nanti. Disini juga saya mencoba memberitahukan pertimbangan lain
kenapa saya memilih jurusan ini dengan menyampaikan latar belakang
saya.)

I have done some research on universities in Australia that offer a

master’s program in TESOL. Some of the universities provide the
program with ….. , while others put more emphasis on …. As one of my
future goals is to ……, I need to find a university that can provide
me with strong practical knowledge on …… (Disini, saya mencoba
menjelaskan tentang pertimbangan – pertimbangan yang saya lakukan
dalam memilih universitas yang diajukan. Saya jelaskan apa beda
antara universitas ini dan yang lainnya di jurusan yang sama,
bagaimana universitas itu bisa membantu saya dalam meraih future
goals, dan lain sebagainya).

2. How will the proposed study contribute to your career?

- Jelaskan karir apa yang ingin anda raih di masa depan nanti? Kontribusi seperti
apa yang ingin anda berikan di bidang anda?
- Lalu, kaitkan bagaimana bidang studi yang akan dipelajari nanti bisa membantu
anda dalam meraih karir ini.

Contoh :

My future goal is to be a specialist in the field of education,

developing research-based instructional, professional, and outreach
programs and promoting effective and equitable educational practices
for all learners. I would like to be a researcher in higher
education and governmental organizations informing the policy makers
and public about the progress and challenges in education and taking
part to solve the issues in educational fields in Indonesia. My
bachelor’s degree in English education and my master’s degree in
Educational Technology and TESOL have prepared me with a strong
ground in theoretical aspects of teaching and Educational
Technology. Then, this PhD program will give me knowledge and skills
of using interdisciplinary approaches and integrating research,
practice, and policy in education. (Disini, saya menjelaskan secara
singkat, padat, dan jelas tentang karir yang ingin diraih, lalu
bagaimana latar belakang pendidikan sebelumnya dan program S3 yang
akan dimabil dapat membantu. Karena dibagian ini maksimal 400 kata,
anda bisa membahas lebih rinci lagi beberapa bagian tertentu. Di
contoh ini saya hanya menjelaskan satu paragraf saja.

3. How have you contributed to solving a challenge and to implementing change or

reform? (Be specific and include: what aspect/s of your leadership knowledge, skills
and practice you consider to be well established and effective: which people or
organizations you worked with to solve the problem; and what creative mthods
were used.)

- Dibagian ini, harus pandai melihat bagaimana apa yang sudah dilakukan,
misalnya di bidang pekerjaan, aktivitas social, atau aktifitas akademuk, sudah
membantu dalam menyelesaikan sebuah permasalahan.
- Ambil satu permasalah yang selalu menjadi concern anda, kemudian coba
pikirkan apa yang sudah dilakukan dalam membantu menyelesaikan
permasalahan tersebut. (harus menjelasakan pengalaman ini dengan rinci,
karena bagian ini penting untuk komite seleksi beasiswa.
Contoh :
In 2008, I was sent to a remote village in … for three months.
Together with five other students, I carried out some duties
focusing how to improve ….. in the village. Prior to my departure, I
had analyzed the issues faced by the villagers, such as …… I read
some research articles and learned some information from other
countries that face similar issues. Then, I came up with several
alternatives to solve the issues and intended to implement it during
my stay in the village..

My first alternative solution was ……. However, unfortunately, after

a couple of weeks of implementation, the villagers…… After that, I
decided to continue with my second alternatiive solution which was
….

In the end, i was able to address the issue of …. in the village. It

taught me about …..

(Disini, saya mencoba mengambil satu project yang pertama dilakukan

saat S1 dulu, lalu menjelaskan situasi permasalahan, alternatif
solusi yang saya lakukan, dan hasil apa yang didapatkan.)

4. Please: a) give up to three practical examples of how you intend to use the
knowledge, skills and connections you will gain from your scholarship. Possible tasks
can be personal and/or professional; and b) list any possible constraints you think
may prevent you from achieving these tasks.
a.
- Ambil tiga contoh hal-hal yang akan bisa dilakukan setelah menyelesaikan studi
dibidang yang diajukan nanti.
- Jelaskan dengan rinci apa dan bagaimana melakukannya?
- Buka website unviersitas, lalu lihat jurusan yang dituju. Disana bisa menemukan
karur atau tugas sepertia pa yang dilakukan oleh mahasiswa di jurusan tersebut.
Ini bisa membantu dalam memproyeksikan ketiga contoh yang diminta.

Contoh :

My first practical and realistic example will be working with

international organization focusing on school-aged children’s
education in remote areas. I will play a role in conducting the
analysis of …… as well as designing the appropriate curriculum for
…. Second, … (Jelaskan contohnya apa, bagaimana peran anda, dengan
juga mengaitkannya dengan bidang studi yang anda ajukan disini.

b.
- Jelaskan apa yang mungkin menjadi kendala dalam menginmplementasikan
pengetahuan dan skill yang didapat dari studi nanti.
Contoh:

Although technology may be the one that can cut the issue of
distance and school building, it is still an expensive thing in
Indonesia. Funding will certainly become the challenge in order to
have adequate technological resources in … The other constraint is
the national policy regarding …. Indonesia does not have a policy
that supports …..

(Disini, jelaskan dengan terstruktur tentang apa saja yang akan

menjadi tantangan dalam melaksanakan apa yang disampaikan di bagian
a. Bila memungkinkan, sampaikan juga alternatif solusi yang akan
anda lakukan dalam menghadapi tantangan ini.