Being a new researcher in environment sector that related to renewable energy technology is a

blessing granted to me. Since my interest in renewable energy has been occupied my mind when
I studied chemical engineering init is a reputable university in indonesia which has been
known for the hoghly competitive selection and scientific environment.

I was one of the lucky people who could experience such a wonderful education process
which has built my character and knowledge. Moreover, getting a chance to be supervised by a
famaous national bio-fuel expert in doing my thesis research on bio-avtur has strenghened my
motivation in devoting myself in bio-energy sector. In addition, I also had a chance to be a
teaching assistant for Industrial Wastewater Management subject that has built my intereset in
environment sector. More specifically about biogas that I think is a most appropriate technology
that integrates environment and renewable energy sector.

these interests have brougt me to my current job. Working at the present time for
the.I generate a comprehensive picture abaout indonesias environment problems and where
renewable energy could be apart of the solution. In my office, Iam not only getting opportunity
to apply my knowledge I obtained in my study but also gaining new knowledge about how
policies could be an important factor to support the technology implementation. Being a
researcher in a goverment research institution who provides techonlogy service for the society
surely is a big achievement for me after my graduation from university.

I reckon when i was in the first grade, being graduate from university without having
experoence in student organization can bring aboutthe imperfection for my student live.
Furthermore, experiencein organization might build network, friendship, various feelings and
problems that have to be dealt with. It could prepare my properly in facing society when i
graduated. Based on these thought, i the university I involved myself in several organizations
which attracted me most, for example community development division of student executive
board. I even took active participation in voluntary activities for helping earthquake victims
occured in indonesia at 2009 . I reckon that these extracurricular activitie have increased my
awareness about society until now, although inmanaging all the activities properly, i didnt get
the perfect grades for several subjects. But, i had tried my best effort to accomodate all of my
study and orgabizations activities.

I am actually a hard worker , enthusiastic , and very motivated person. Iam also an
extrovert and sanguine person, hence i like making friend, buliding new network, easily getting
along with other people and being involved in community activities.

When i was involved in biogas project in my office, for me it is utterly remarkable chance
because i could not only utilize and deepen my knowledge in renewable energy and environment
sector , but also devote myself to give significant contribution for helping society in solving
wastewater problems and exploring the provision of biogas renewable energy. My experiences
when i was involved in biogas project for two years have strenghened my motivation to indulge
myself in this role. Furthermore, I have determined my goal to be a national biogas expert who
could bring biogas technology to the society. This is definetely the area in which to devote my
attenstions to both in my academic career an my future employment.
 This intention could be achieved if I enable to provide myself with excellent postgraduate
education to improve my knowledge significantly. Moreover, I strongly motivate myself to
continue research activities in my own country after finishing my study.

Being nominated for the prestigious scholarship has strongly encouraged me to be a part of
the wonderful education system in the US. Studying in the united states will bring me to a
worldwide network with the US excellent academic environment, and this will empower me with
the excellent substantial knowledge to achieve and realize my dream.
My name is Ayu Nur Azizah. At the present I am studying in Faculty of Language
and Letters, University of Pesantren Tinggi Darul Ulum Jombang. I am from
Jombang, East Java. Since I was in the first grade of senior high school, I have
interested in Linguistic subjects, Indonesian as well as foreign language. My
teacher said that language is the tool to do something. It becomes the bridge to
travel the world. Therefore, I was so motivated to have global oriented. One of
my huge dreams is visiting numerous countries in the world, especially to continue
studying and to join international events.

For me, English is important and it is more than the subject in college. English had
knocked my mind to think globally and progressively. I realize that in global era,
Humans should know the global issues and as well as think about the solutions.
The great solutions can make the development of the nations. We live in
globalization era, it means that everyone in this earth has to be active in making
this world peace and prosperuous. I also like something correlated to
entrepreneurship. In my opinion, being entrepreneur is a meritorious job because it
can reduce the number of unemployed .indirectly, become entrepreneur is one of
solutions in economic development. I also have a small business in my dormitory,
which is selling Toasts. I make an innovation of my product with variation of jams,
and give the name of my toasts business with roti bakar-Kangen Rumah. This
way can attract the interest of consumers. On the other side, I like something
related to leadership. Leadership is not about the position, but it is an action with
vision, that is what my lecturer said in his speech. I love that quote because now I
am learning how to be a good leader who can act more. In some cases, people
chose me to be the leader. I always try to give the best participation.

Based on that background, I apply to be the candidate of YSEALI Academic

fellowships. With my experience of entrepreneurship and my viewpoint in
economic management, I hope I am able to contribute to the group to make
revolutions as well as inovations in entrepreneurship. I expect this program can
educate me to be active and to think creatively for economic development. I am
sure by participating in this program, I will earn more knowledge and valuable
experiences and in the same time I will share it to other people in my environment.
Thank you