To be considered for the Summer 2026 intake, applications and all required documents listed in the Application Checklist must be submitted via this application link no later than February 14, 2026, by 5:00 PM (EST).

Required Documents:

1. Personal Statement:

A 500-800 word essay describing:

• Your academic interests and career goals.
• Your interest in Indonesia, and how participation in this program will support your academic and professional aspirations.
• How your career goals align with USINDO's mission to promote greater awareness of Indonesia in the United States.
• Why you are applying for the 2026 USINDO Summer Studies Program.

2. Introductory Video (Optional):

• A video of no more than one minute, to help us better understand your motivations and personality beyond your personal statement.

3. Resume:

• Must be in PDF format and no longer than 2 pages, and no smaller font than Arial 12.

4. Academic Transcript(s):

• Your most recent academic transcript from the institution where you are currently enrolled or recently graduated.

5. Letter of Recommendation:

• One recommendation letter from someone who can evaluate your character, potential, accomplishments, and suitability for the 2026 USINDO Summer Studies Program. Letter must be sent directly to usindojkt@usindo.org.

Additional Notes:

• Applicants are responsible for ensuring their applications are submitted on time.
• Only complete applications will be considered.

Fee

The Summer Studies Program is largely subsidized by USINDO, representing an investment of approximately $10,000 per participant. Students contribute $2,000 toward the overall program cost, making this immersive academic and cultural experience in Indonesia accessible to a wide range of participants. Personal and incidental expenses not included in the program remain the responsibility of the student.

This support covers a wide range of core program expenses, including round-trip international and domestic airfare, tuition, cultural activities, field trips, experiential classroom visits, accommodation, two meals per day with the host family, visa processing, travel insurance, and the post-program component in Jakarta. USINDO arranges and purchases participants’ airfare and travel insurance and handles visa processing

To further support access to the program, up to six need-based scholarships are available to candidates otherwise selected for the program based on application strength, who can also demonstrate financial need, reducing the student contribution to $500. Applicants aged 25 and under, or those who are still dependents, are required to submit their parents’ most recent U.S. Federal Income Tax Return, while applicants aged 26–30 may submit their own Tax Return.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed between February 16 and 27, 2026, during which shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to a Zoom interview with USINDO as part of the selection process.