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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - As the #KaburAjaDulu (Let's Just Run Away) movement gains traction, many young people are exploring opportunities to work and study abroad through scholarships. Originating as a social media hashtag, this movement reflects public frustration over the perceived turmoil in President Prabowo Subianto's government within its first hundred days.
The discontent stems from the formation of an oversized cabinet and potential budget cuts that could impact education funding. The #KaburAjaDulu movement has emerged alongside the Indonesia Gelap (Dark Indonesia) protests, where students demand policy improvements from the Prabowo administration.
For those considering education as their pathway to #KaburAjaDulu, here are some scholarship opportunities to explore.
1. Fulbright Scholarship, United States
The Fulbright Scholarship is open to Indonesian citizens seeking postgraduate studies or advanced research at universities in the United States. Initially set to close on February 15, 2025, the application deadline has been extended to March 15, 2025.
This scholarship covers nearly all fields of study except for programs involving clinical medical care or direct patient contact.
Priority is given to proposals in the humanities, arts, social sciences, and STEM fields, particularly those focused on environmental preservation, alternative energy exploration, and climate change mitigation.
Quoting the official Fulbright scholarship website, prospective applicants can register online by first creating an account through the stu.aminef.or.id website. Online registration will be closed at 23.59 WIB on March 15, 2025.
2. Maanaki New Zealand Scholarship, New Zealand
The Maanaki New Zealand Scholarship offers scholarships until February 28, 2025. This program requires scholarship recipients to have English language proficiency certificates, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Academic, or Cambridge Academic.
The scholarship provider facilitates the cost of English language tests. More complete terms and conditions can be accessed on the official website www2.nzqa.govt.nz.
3. Global Korea Scholarship, South Korea
South Korea also provides a scholarship program for those who want to pursue postgraduate (Master's or Doctoral) studies. The registration for the Global Korea Scholarship is open until February 28, 2025.
This program opens two registration pathways, namely through the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Indonesia and through university partnership pathways.
Scholarship recipients are required to study the Korean language for one year. More information can be accessed at studyinkorea.go.kr.
4. Australia Awards Scholarship, Australia
Australia Awards is a scholarship offered by the Australian government for Indonesian citizens who intend to pursue a master's or PhD degree at universities in Australia. Registration for this scholarship has been open since February 1, 2025, and will close on April 30, 2025.
According to the Australia Awards Indonesia website, this scholarship provides special support for target groups of equality that include people with disabilities, women from less fortunate backgrounds, and residents from priority provinces.
Registration for the Australia Awards scholarship is open from February 1, 2025, and will close on April 30, 2025, at 20.59 WIB. Further information can be accessed on the australiaawardsindonesia.org website.
5. Ajinomoto Scholarship, Japan
PT Ajinomoto Indonesia provides postgraduate (Master's) program scholarships for the 2026 academic year. Registration takes place from January 3, 2025, to March 9, 2025.
This scholarship is open to Indonesian students who want to continue their studies at seven universities in Japan. These include Waseda University, University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Nagoya University, Institute of Science Tokyo, Ochanomizu University, and Kagawa Nutrition University.
Participants who pass the selection process will be exempt from admission fees, examination fees, and tuition fees.
Ajinomoto also provides one-way flight tickets from Indonesia to Japan. Information about the scholarship can be accessed on the ajinomoto.co.id website.
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