Indonesia’s future lies in the hands of the younger generation, so higher education is one of the best ways to make it happen. For the young age of Papua, the Provincial Government has prepared Papua scholarship for students studying abroad.
The provincial government and the state also support the education of every son and daughter of the regions in West Papua or all of Papua continues. Find complete information in the article below!
IDR 122 Billion for Student Study Abroad Fees
As a form of the local government’s attention so that education in Papua continues to progress without cost hindrances, an allocation of funds of IDR 122 billion has been made available.
The fund is prepared explicitly as a scholarship for students studying abroad.
The disbursement of education Papua funds for the needs of this study was carried out before Eid al-Fitr in Indonesia after the payment had been delayed.
The acceleration of the disbursement process is a concern because the government realizes these funds are vital for the future of indigenous Papuan children.
The government feels obligated to provide this scholarship because, ultimately, every student who has graduated will later become the leader in cities or districts in Papua. One of these young candidates can become a mayor, regent, or governor in Papua.
The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Jhon Wempi, warmly welcomed the Papua policy for his students. He was happy because the local government completed the payment of the scholarship.
This enthusiastic response was not without cause because previously, there had been discussion regarding the tuition fees of around 3,900 students in arrears.
From 2023 onwards, the responsibility for the cost of this student scholarship study will be delegated to the governments of the new autonomous regions, such as Highlands Papua, South Papua, and Central Papua.
For the current disbursement, the Inspector General of the Ministry of Home Affairs has validated the student status of everyone abroad. This is to select the eligibility of each recipient.
Papuan Youth Scholarship 2023
The central government also provides special scholarships for Papuan children through the Indonesia Endowment Funds for Education (LPDP). This scholarship is specifically for master’s and doctoral programs.
The conditions for receiving this scholarship are:
- Students who have an original Papuan surname
- One or both of the student’s parents are native Papuans
This scholarship is valid for several levels of education: a Master’s Program, one degree or two degrees (24 months), and Doctoral Program, one or two degrees (48 months).
The costs included in this scholarship include:
- Education funds: registration fees, tuition fees, thesis/dissertation research, book allowances, international journal publications, and international seminars.
- Supporting funds: transportation, health insurance, visa application, arrival, international competitions, monthly fees, family allowances (only for Doctors), and emergency funds.
In addition to following the general requirements given by the LPDP, you must also follow the specific requirements of the sons and daughters of Papua, namely:
- ID cards and family cards
- Diploma of primary or secondary education from a school located in one of the regions of Papua
- Following the age limit for applicants 47 years for master’s programs and 50 years for doctoral programs.
- Attach bachelor’s diploma (master’s applicants) and master’s certificate (doctoral applicants)
- Not required to have a certificate of proficiency in English
- Attach a letter of recommendation from academics or community leaders
If the applicant is accepted and succeeds in studying, he must follow the terms of service.
First, you must return and serve in Indonesia after completing your education according to applicable regulations. Second, returning and contributing to Indonesia after a 2x study period plus a year in a row is mandatory.
Seeing the many opportunities and concerns regarding the Papua scholarship proves that the sons and daughters of Papua have equal opportunities.
