Friday Outbound Clinic : From Story to Scholarship; Writing Essay with Impact

The International Office (IO) of Hasanuddin University (UNHAS) held another inspiring session of the Friday Outbound Clinic on Friday, 10 October 2025. This event features Khaeruddin, Ph.D, IO Task force for Mobility Programs, and Al Adi Fitrah, M.App.Ling., M.Ed. as the keynote speaker. The session, titled “From Story to Scholarship: Writing Stories with Impact,” focused on equipping participants with practical strategies to craft strong and meaningful scholarship essays.

In his opening remarks, Dr. Khaeruddin emphasized the importance of the Friday Outbound Clinic as a platform for sharing experiences and knowledge that can motivate students to pursue global opportunities. He highlighted that writing a scholarship essay is not merely about answering questions but about telling a personal story that reflects one’s character, aspirations, and readiness to contribute to society.

Keynote speaker Al Adi Fitrah elaborated on how personal stories can be transformed into impactful narratives that align with scholarship missions and selection criteria. Drawing from his academic and professional experience, he provided valuable tips on structuring essays, using authentic voices, and maintaining coherence between personal background, goals, and the values upheld by scholarship programs. His engaging presentation and real-life examples encouraged participants to see their stories as a source of strength and inspiration.

The session drew around 60 enthusiastic participants, consisting of students and young academics from various faculties. The interactive discussion and question-and-answer session demonstrated a strong interest in improving writing skills and understanding the expectations of scholarship committees. IO plans to continue organizing similar sessions under the Friday outbound clinic series to further prepare UNHAS’s academic community for international exposure and academic success.