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Australia Awards in Indonesia

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Who are our alumni?

We define alumni broadly to cover all Indonesians who have studied in Australia including those who have participated in Australian government hosted programs and those who self-financed their study in Australia.

We are proud of our alumni who become some of the most prominent people in their respective fields. Here we share their inspirational stories.

His Excellency General the Honourable David John Hurley AC DSC (Retd), in the company of Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley and His Excellency Dr Airlangga Hartarto, proudly bestows this year's Australian Alumni Awards winners: Meutya Hafid, Alvin Sariaatmadja, and Fandy Dawenan.
His Excellency General the Honourable David John Hurley AC DSC (Retd), in the company of Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley and His Excellency Dr Airlangga Hartarto, proudly bestows the 2024 Australian Alumni Awards winners: Meutya Hafid, Alvin Sariaatmadja, and Fandy Dawenan.
The Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, in the company of the 2022 Alumni of the Year, Najwa Shihab, proudly bestows this year's Alumni Awards winners: Koesmarihati Koesnowarso, Jeanne Rini Poespoprodjo and Jonathan Sudharta.
The Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, in the company of the 2022 Alumni of the Year, Najwa Shihab, proudly bestows the 2023 Alumni Awards winners: Koesmarihati Koesnowarso, Jeanne Rini Poespoprodjo and Jonathan Sudharta.
The Australian Ambassador to Indonesia proudly bestows the 2022 Alumni Awards winners: Najwa Shihab, Syaifullah Muhammad, and  Antoni Tsaputra.
Winner of the 2021 Alumni of the Year Award, Dr Alue Dohong drives Indonesia’s green capital city.
Winner of the 2021 Alumni of the Year Award, Dr Alue Dohong drives Indonesia’s green capital city.
Winner of the 2021 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award, Herman Widjaja transforms a nation through technology.
Winner of the 2021 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award, Herman Widjaja transforms a nation through technology.
Winner of the 2021 Promoting Women’s Empowerment and Social Inclusion Award, Siti Badriyah is determined to provide better protection for migrant workers.
Winner of the 2021 Promoting Women’s Empowerment and Social Inclusion Award, Siti Badriyah is determined to provide better protection for migrant workers.
Winner of the 2019 Alumni of the Year Award, Noni Purnomo is a powerhouse businesswoman, philanthropist and entrepreneur in the taxi industry.
Winner of the 2019 Alumni of the Year Award, Noni Purnomo is a powerhouse businesswoman, philanthropist and entrepreneur in the taxi industry.
Winner of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award Fendi Liem has built over 120 solar farms for isolated areas in Indonesia and achieved international accreditations.
Winner of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award Fendi Liem has built over 120 solar farms for isolated areas in Indonesia and achieved international accreditations.
Award-winning filmmaker Mouly Surya wins the ‘Alumni of the Year’, in recognition of her exceptional efforts, flair and dedication in promoting Indonesian cinematography.
Award-winning filmmaker Mouly Surya wins the ‘Alumni of the Year’, in recognition of her exceptional efforts, flair and dedication in promoting Indonesian cinematography.
Former Commissioner of Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the winner of the 2018 Alumni of the Year Award, Laode Muhammad Syarif stands tall in the fight against corruption in Indonesia.
Former Commissioner of Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the winner of the 2018 Alumni of the Year Award, Laode Muhammad Syarif stands tall in the fight against corruption in Indonesia.

Extrapolating from data showing 162,663 Indonesians have commenced studies in Australia since 2002, it is estimated there are over 200,000 alumni across Indonesia. This includes alumni from some of Australia’s longest standing scholarship programs, self-funded alumni and a growing number of alumni from Indonesian Government scholarship programs. Alumni represent a diverse community working across all sectors and provinces and with varied professional and life experiences.

2024 marked the 75th anniversary of Australia – Indonesia Diplomatic Relations.  Australia Awards in Indonesia is the longest-running foreign scholarship program in Indonesia. Over the decades, a significant number of Indonesians have studied in Australia, including senior government and business leaders. Australia Awards in Indonesia covers a range of awards, including PhD, Masters and Short Course study in Australia.

As of December 2024, the database maintained by the Australian Embassy in Indonesia includes approximately 22,000 records of alumni and scholars. The majority of those registered are scholarship recipients from government programs, including 63.9% under Australia Awards and 15.2% funded by other Australian Government programs. In recent years, the proportion of self-funded alumni in the database has grown, now accounting for just over 10% of the total records.


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