Scholars
Join our Australian Alumni Grant Info Session!
Are you an Australian alumnus or Australia Awards in Indonesia scholar who want to strengthen your Australian... Read more
Growing Stronger: 28 New Ambassadors Join ILLA's First Cohort 2025
We are thrilled to announce the expansion of the Indonesian Language Learning Ambassadors (ILLA) program with... Read more
Enhance Your Career & Networks with the ASP & HSP Prizes – Apply Now
Applications are now open for the Allison Sudradjat Prize (ASP) and Hadi Soesastro Prize (HSP), offering fundi... Read more
Strengthen Your Australian Network and Professional Growth with Australian Alumni Grants – Apply Now
The Australian Alumni Grants (AAG) are now accepting applications. The AAG offers you a fantastic opportunitie... Read more
Aditya Parama: An Ambassador for Bahasa Indonesia in Australian Classrooms
While studying in Australia, Aditya Parama became a tutor to help students develop their skills in Bahasa Indo... Read more
Richard Kennedy: Connecting Evidence and Advocacy in Disability Rights
As he pursues his further education in disability rights, Richard Kennedy is keeping in mind the bigger pictur... Read more
Empowering Future Leaders: Leadership Foundations for Inclusive Development Workshops in Brisbane and Sydney
Australia Awards scholars from Indonesia recently participated in two engaging one-day workshops on “Lea... Read more
Dian Septiawati Champions Food Innovation for Community Health and Sustainable Growth
Dian Septiawati, a food tech entrepreneur from Palu, Central Sulawesi, is on a mission to advance food innovat... Read more
Setting the Stage for Success: Nusantara Scholars Engage in Comprehensive Pre-Study Orientation
Our Australia Awards Indonesia Nusantara scholars recently attended a two-day Pre-Study Orientation at Monash... Read more
Australia Awards Scholars Gear Up for Success at the University Information Day
We are delighted to meet our scholars at the University Information Day! More than 170 Australia Awards schola... Read more
Celebrating the Recipients: Australian Alumni Grants and the Allison Sudradjat and Hadi Soesastro Prizes, Round 1, 2024
We are thrilled to announce the remarkable recipients of the Australian Alumni Grants, and to celebrate those... Read more
Cahayu Agda Benna Salsabila: Advancing Youth Engagement in Indonesia’s Civil Society
An annual flag-hoisting ceremony on the morning of 17 August has long been a tradition to commemorate Indonesi... Read more
Ika Krismantari: Bridging Science Research and Journalism
Journalist and Australia Awards scholar Ika Krismantari is on a mission to ensure the long-term viability of I... Read more
Diah Fitria Widhiningsih Shares Global Knowledge and Networks Through a Community Library
For Diah Fitria Widhiningsih, better known as Fitri, advancing her education goes hand in hand with improving... Read more
ILLA Program Grows: Welcoming 18 New Ambassadors in the Second Cohort 2024
We are excited to announce the continuation and expansion of the Indonesian Language Learning Ambassadors (ILL... Read more
Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Insights from the Australia Leadership Program with Nusantara Scholars
On 20-28 April, the ten recipients of the Australia Awards Indonesia Nusantara Scholarships visited Melbourne... Read more
Kristo Pizaro Supports Youth in Papua with English Education and Creative Partnership
Australia Awards scholar Kristo Pizaro Michel Aronggear is using creative approaches to help young people in P... Read more
Adhi Rachman Prana's Journey in Advancing Disability Rights and Empowering Changes
Adhi Rachman Prana has long been passionate about advocating for disability rights. Currently a Young Expert P... Read more
Rizki Anggarini Santika Febriani Works Towards Research-based Advocacy for Transgender People
As a teenager growing up in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Rizki Anggarini Santika Febriani was studying hard... Read more
Rian Mantasa Salve Prastica Uses Engineering to Build Healthy Waterways
Imagine living in a city where it never floods in the wet season and a major river exists in harmony with a gr... Read more
Andi Rachmatulla Zaenal: Building Connections to Achieve Peace
Using his architectural expertise and communication abilities, Andi Rachmatulla Zaenal attempts to realise his... Read more
Bright Futures Ahead for Australia Awards Indonesia Nusantara Scholars
The Australian Embassy Jakarta had the pleasure of hosting a reception for the exceptional Australia Awards In... Read more
Empowering Journeys: A Recap of the Pre-Departure Briefing and University Information Day
We are delighted to meet our scholars at the Pre-Departure Briefing and the University Information Day! More t... Read more
Reneta Kristiani Guides Children and Parents Discover the Joy of Learning Maths
During the COVID-19 pandemic, child psychologist Reneta Kristiani was flooded with calls from parents seeking... Read more
Empowering Equity: ELTA 2023 Welcomes Trainees from Diverse Backgrounds
Delight fills the air as we witness joyous expressions during the opening ceremonies of the English Language T... Read more
Australia Inspires Meta Indriyani Kurniasari to Improve the Wellbeing of Mothers in the Civil Service
As a multitasking mother and masters student, Meta Indriyani Kurniasari is grateful for the systems that prior... Read more
A Memorable Week in Canberra for Ten Outstanding G20 "Recover Together, Recover Stronger" Scholars
This week, the ten recipients of the G20 “Recover Together, Recover Stronger” Scholarships visited... Read more
James Zulfan: Using Smart Design to Build Indonesia’s Clean Energy Transition
James Zulfan, a civil servant and researcher at Indonesia's Ministry of Public Works and Housing, aspires... Read more
Fitrah Ningsih: From Public Speaking to Leading Youth in North Maluku
Using her skills and expertise in communication, Fitrah Ningsih has expanded her network to Australia and buil... Read more
Andika Budi Hermawan Hopes to Use Data Science to Improve Weather Forecasting
The violent eruption of Mount Merapi in October 2010 encouraged Andika Budi Hermawan, an Australia Awards scho... Read more
Wellem Anselmus Teniwut and the Pursuit to Improve the Livelihood of Fisherfolks in Remote Island through Supply Chain Solutions
When Wellem Anselmus Teniwut received an Australia Awards Scholarship in 2021, he was determined to pursue doc... Read more
English Teacher Ahmad Junaidi Inspires People to Do Volunteer Work and Dream Big
Ahmad Junaidi, who teaches English at the Faculty of Education and Teacher Training at Mataram University in L... Read more
Raissa Almira on The Importance of Sharing ‘Failures’, Not Just Success Story
Ever since she was named a recipient of the Australia Awards Scholarships in 2021, Raissa Almira made it her l... Read more
Scholars Meet with the President of Indonesia and the Prime Minister of Australia at the G20 Summit
Recipients of the G20 “Recover Together, Recover Stronger” Scholarships met with the President of... Read more
Building Networks at the Pre-Departure Training Closing and Networking Event
It was an absolute pleasure to meet with our outstanding Australia Awards scholars and Australian alumni in Ba... Read more
The University Information Day & Course Consultation
Happy to meet our scholars in person at our University Information Day and Course Consultation! A total of 28... Read more
Australia Awards Scholars Prepare to Depart to Australia
Congratulations to 110 Australia Awards scholars from Indonesia who participated in a Pre-Departure Briefing t... Read more
Pandemic and Pregnancy: Our Story as A New Family
Written by Dwi Astuti Dharma Putri, an Australia Awards scholar. “Tunggu kita di Melbourne ya!”... Read more
The Taste of Home
Written by Dita Nadia Putri, an Australia Awards scholar. What would you miss the most if you had to spend... Read more
#ISO Story from Brunswick
Written by Ria Arief, an Australia Awards scholar. Looking back, I never imagined that I would be where I a... Read more
Coping with Stress when Studying in Australia
Australia Awards scholars from the Pre-departure Training (PDT) groups in Bali and Jakarta recently participat... Read more
Join us at the Study in Australia Expo in Denpasar and Jakarta
What’s it like to study in Australia? What should you major in? What are the qualifications and requirem... Read more
Australia Awards scholars from Indonesia participate in the ACFID Conference
For Australia Awards scholars from Indonesia attending the 2018 Australian Council for International Developme... Read more