Contoh LOI Beasiswa Turki yang Lolos + Tips Menulis Letter of Intent! | Beasiswa Turki 2025 YTB 2025

Summary

In this video, Nilam and Naisila provide a comprehensive guide on how to write a successful Letter of Intent (LOI) for the Turkish Government Scholarship (YTB). They share valuable tips on identifying personal motivations, researching solutions in Turkey for your academic interests, and structuring your LOI effectively. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding your chosen field of study, including academic and social activities, as well as future plans. Key advice includes using engaging hooks, addressing relevant issues, and researching Turkish universities and their programs. This insightful tutorial helps applicants craft a compelling, well-researched LOI.

Takeaways

• 😀 The YTB scholarship is a Turkish government scholarship under the Ministry of Tourism, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations between Turkey and other countries.
• 😀 A Letter of Intent (LOI) is essential for applying to the YTB scholarship and must cover three key points: academic or social activities, reasons for choosing Turkey, and future plans.
• 😀 Choosing a major that aligns with your interests is crucial for the LOI, and while it’s ideal for the field to be related, it’s not necessary to be strictly linear.
• 😀 Identifying a personal issue or challenge within your field of interest is important, as it helps to craft a compelling LOI that shows passion and intent for studying.
• 😀 Researching whether similar issues exist in Turkey and how they are being addressed can strengthen the argument in the LOI and align your interests with Turkish solutions.
• 😀 If solutions for your issue aren't found in Turkey, researching specific programs and courses at Turkish universities can provide alternative solutions.
• 😀 A strong LOI should include your future plans, which must be based on your identified issue, and how studying in Turkey will help you achieve your career and academic goals.
• 😀 The 'hook' is the opening statement in your LOI and should grab the reader's attention. A boring or generic hook can lead to your LOI not being fully read.
• 😀 There are several types of hooks that can be used, including critical questions, personal experiences, facts and data, bold statements, and relevant quotes.
• 😀 The 'problem-solution' method is a great technique to structure your LOI, where you present a problem and explain how studying in Turkey will help you solve it.
• 😀 Common mistakes in writing LOIs include not knowing what you want to study or being unclear about your field of interest, which makes it hard to articulate your passion and goals.

Q & A

What is the YTB scholarship and what is its primary goal?

The YTB scholarship is a government-funded program under Turkey's Ministry of Tourism, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Turkey and other countries. It provides financial support for international students pursuing higher education in Turkey.

What are the three key points to include in a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the YTB scholarship?

The LOI for the YTB scholarship should include three key points: 1) Academic or social activities that demonstrate your engagement, 2) Reasons for choosing Turkey as a study destination, and 3) Your future plans and goals.

Do applicants need to choose a study program that is directly related to their previous education?

It is recommended to choose a program that is 'linear,' meaning it should be in the same field of study. However, it is not a strict requirement as long as the program is related to the field of interest.

How should applicants identify the 'problem' they aim to address in their LOI?

Applicants should identify a personal issue or challenge related to their field of study. For example, Nilam’s issue is the quality of television content in Indonesia, while Naisila’s focus is on media transparency.

What is the significance of researching solutions in Turkey for the identified problem?

Researching solutions in Turkey helps applicants demonstrate that they have found potential ways to address their concerns. It also shows that the chosen program or university offers resources or knowledge that align with the applicant's goals.

What method can applicants use to structure their research and solutions in the LOI?

Applicants can use the 'Problem-Solution' method, where they describe the issue they are passionate about (the problem) and then highlight how Turkey, through its universities or specific laws, offers solutions to that problem.

How should applicants present their future plans in the LOI?

Applicants should clearly outline their career goals, what they wish to achieve in their field of study, and how the scholarship and the education they will receive in Turkey align with those goals.

Why is the 'hook' important in a Letter of Intent?

The 'hook' is crucial because it captures the reader's attention right from the beginning. It can be a critical question, personal experience, fact, or relevant quote that sparks interest and encourages the reader to continue.

What are some effective types of hooks that applicants can use in their LOI?

Effective hooks include: 1) Critical questions (e.g., 'Can media shape reality?'), 2) Personal experiences related to the field of study, 3) Facts and data, and 4) Relevant quotes that set the tone for the essay.

What common mistakes do applicants make when writing their Letter of Intent?

A common mistake is not knowing what field of study they want to pursue. This makes it difficult to define their personal problem and align their academic or social activities with their goals. Thorough research is essential to avoid this pitfall.