- UI disbursed Rp1.4 billion in scholarships to 159 students, funded by endowment investments supported by Dato’ Low Tuck Kwong and PYC, underscoring the university’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable education.
- The University of Indonesia collaborated with PYC and Dato’ Low Tuck Kwong to award scholarships aimed at strengthening human capital, easing students’ economic burdens, and promoting equal access to higher education.
- Through the endowment scholarship program, UI continues to empower its students and cultivate future leaders, affirming its mission to advance education that is both accessible and transformative for all.
The University of Indonesia (UI) has awarded scholarships totaling Rp1.4 billion to 159 students, funded by the university’s endowment program in partnership with philanthropist Dato’ Low Tuck Kwong and the Purnomo Yusgiantoro Center (PYC).
UI Rector Prof. Heri Hermansyah, accompanied by vice rectors and representatives from the Purnomo Yusgiantoro Center on Thursday, emphasized that proper endowment management can yield significant benefits for student education.
“We hope this initiative will inspire students to keep pursuing their academic dreams and achieve the highest level of education possible,” said Prof. Heri.
PYC Secretary Amelia Yusgiantoro highlighted that the scholarship program plays a vital role in improving education quality and fostering sustainable human capital development.
“The endowment scholarship for UI reflects the shared commitment of PYC and Dato’ Low Tuck Kwong to nurture Indonesia’s future leaders. We hope this will cultivate students with integrity, leadership, and compassion—values essential for building a progressive and equitable Indonesia,” Amelia added.
She also expressed her hope that these scholarships will ease the financial burden of students, particularly those from less privileged backgrounds, ensuring that their “light of education” continues to shine without disruption.
One of the scholarship recipients, Casimira Celesta Noor Feruni, a student from the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB UI) majoring in Accounting, expressed her gratitude.
“I am truly grateful to receive this scholarship. It motivates me to study harder and achieve even better academic results,” she said.
Feruni, who received the scholarship in the Achievement and Reasoning category funded by Dato’ Low Tuck Kwong and PYC, noted that the award brings her closer to realizing her academic aspirations.
Through this endowment-based scholarship distribution, UI reinforces its commitment to providing inclusive and sustainable higher education. The scholarships are derived from investment returns on the university’s main endowment funds, which are managed for long-term educational impact.
The scholarships are divided into several categories: leadership scholarships, achievement and reasoning scholarships, financial assistance for living costs, and tuition fee aid (UKT).
The collaboration between UI, PYC, and Dato’ Low Tuck Kwong continues to grow as a tangible reflection of their collective concern for Indonesia’s next generation. It ensures that scholarship recipients can fully focus on their studies and contribute meaningfully to national development.
Source: Indonesianpost.com | ANTARA