Developing the next generation of Indonesian

leaders

Developing the next generation of Indonesian

leaders

ESSAY GUIDELINES AND

EXAMPLE

CONFIDENTIAL – FOR EXTERNAL

DISTRIBUTION
In your essay, describe your personal aspiration of leading change in
Indonesia by 2030 and how are you planning to achieve your
aspiration

“What is your passion and area of interests as a

ASPIRATION
young Indonesian?”
“What is your aspiration in 2030 in order to
contribute change for Indonesia?”

“Where are you today?”

“What skills and capabilities you have developed
CURRENT so far?”
STATE “What is your case for change? What problem
are you trying to solve to contribute to
Indonesia?”

“What are the steps or skillset that you need to

FUTURE develop to achieve your aspiration?”
PLANS “How will YLI help you to achieve your
aspiration?”
YLI Application Essay – Example
In 2030, I aspire to become the Ministry of Economics of Indonesia, with key programs focusing in poverty
Aspiration reduction and equality promotion within the country. Why? I see Indonesia as a country with endless
Define your possibilities, yet very few of our people get to have a chance at grabbing those opportunities. I believe with
the right public policies and programs – this aspiration should no longer be merely a dream for the
aspiration in country.
2030 and
briefly explain Today, I am currently studying Economics at University X as a first step towards building my technical Today
why you are skills and knowledge in Economics theory. On top of developing my technical skills and knowledge in
pursuing this economics, I have taken active role in the executive student boards (Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa) as the Describe
aspiration head of the Social & Economics division, leading 20 people and an average of 5 socio-economics where you
initiatives per semester, such as Village Development program, Training-The-Teachers program for street are today in
kids school, and much more. your
leadership
Reflecting on my current position and my aspiration in 2030, I have highlighted several skills sets and
Growth networking gaps that I need to close. For skill sets, I realize the need to achieve higher education in
journey
aspiration Economics or Public Policy to Ph.D. level to enable myself in understanding nation-wide economy and
determining effective public policies as a Minister in the future. On top of that, I also need to strengthen my
Identify what leadership skills forward through continuing to take on more leadership role with larger responsibilities and Planning
skillset and opportunity for impact. As for network, I foresee the need of building a network within the Economics circle ahead
network you as well as experts with hands on experience in developing public policies in Indonesia.
need to Briefly lay
To close the skillset and network gaps ahead, I have planned several critical milestones to achieve in the down your
develop to
near term and long term. Within the near term (next 5 years), I plan to obtain my bachelor degree in plan towards
achieve your Economics, and jump into a first job with a government agency (BAPPENAS), while applying for
aspiration. closing those
scholarships for Master degree in economics or public policy. After obtaining my master degree, I would
like to go back to Indonesia and get more work experience in the field of economic, development, or public gaps and
policy in a more international organization to get wider perspective – like the World Bank. In the medium eventually
term (next 10 years), I would like to go to Ph.D program and sharpen my technical knowledge further. achieving
YLI Role Doing this program will also be a great opportunity in widening my network with economics professors and your
other key figures in the circle. I would then go back to the country and seek for higher level position either aspiration.
Describe in government agencies or multinational agencies to start proving my worth and penetrating my way
how YLI will towards the political circle.
help you to
achieve your Joining YLI will be the first of many steps I will take to close the gaps towards achieving my aspiration. The
aspiration. leadership modules and sharing sessions by inspiring leaders in the country will give me valuable
knowledge in terms of skillsets. Meeting fellow young leaders will also expand my network.
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