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22 May 2023
Celebrating 70 years of Australian Scholarships in Indonesia, Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Penny Williams PSM today hosted the Australian Alumni Gala Dinner in Jakarta.
Almost 700 Indonesian graduates from Australian universities gathered to mark 70 years since the first cohort of Colombo Plan scholarship recipients from Indonesia arrived in Australia.
Australia's scholarship program, now called the Australia Awards, is the longest-running foreign scholarship program in Indonesia. For seven decades, Australia has partnered with Indonesia to invest in human capital development, respond to social and economic development priorities, and create and maintain enduring ties between Australia and Indonesia.
“The personal connections made through education are at the heart of our relationship – they are the foundation on which Australia and Indonesia work together to support the stability, security and prosperity of our people and our region,” said Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Penny Williams.
This year’s Jakarta Gala featured Australian alumni MCs Valerina Daniel and Tommy Tjokro, performances by Yura Yunita and Dian Mega Safitri, a photo exhibition, and the announcement of the prestigious Australian Alumni of the Year Awards.
This year’s Alumni Awards winners are:
“We are incredibly proud of our alumni in Indonesia. Our alumni each play an important role in their workplaces, organisations, and communities, shaping the future of Indonesia. They exemplify the remarkable achievements possible with a world-class Australian education. We recognise and champion their contributions to Indonesia and the world," said Ambassador Williams.
As part of the year-long campaign to celebrate this milestone, the Australian Embassy and Consulates-General in Indonesia are hosting gala dinners and other exciting events across Indonesia.
Australia is one of the most popular overseas study destinations for Indonesian students, with around 20,000 enrolments each year. Australia has more than 200,000 alumni in Indonesia, including senior government and business leaders. Alumni are crucial in deepening cooperation between Australia and Indonesia to advance mutual security and prosperity.
The original media release was published on the Australian Embassy’s website.
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