LPDP (Indonesian Endowment Fund for Education) once again presents prestigious educational opportunities for IUP Biology graduates. Julio Jonah Lengkong Worang and Aisyah Rahmah Tantri, two talented and dedicated IUP Biology alumni from the class of 2019, have successfully received LPDP scholarships to pursue their master program abroad. Julio will continue his studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS) in Singapore, while Aisyah will continue her studies at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
These two outstanding students have demonstrated their commitment to science and self-development since the beginning of their studies in the IUP Biology program. The LPDP scholarships that they received are as recognition of their academic achievements and leadership throughout their studies.
Julio Jonah Lengkong Worang has been accepted to the National University of Singapore (NUS) to pursue a Masters in Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainability, starting on 5 August 2024. The one-year program is renowned for its focus on global issues and nature-based climate change solutions. Julio said that the curriculum at NUS focuses on current world issues and practical nature-based climate solutions, facilitating students with necessary on-field skills, including technological-driven innovations to assist in the field of conservation. “I am very grateful to LPDP for their tremendous support. This is a great opportunity for me to continue to grow and contribute in the field of biology,” said Julio.
Meanwhile, Aisyah, who is known for her sensitivity to environmental and sustainability issues, will broaden her horizons at the University of Edinburgh in the Masters for Quantitative Genetics and Genome Analysis. “Receiving the LPDP scholarship is a great honor for me. The application process was challenging, required hard work, and a strong vision for my future. I am grateful to have received tremendous support from the faculty and fellow alumni, who guided me through it. With this scholarship, I am excited to pursue my aspirations and make a positive impact in Indonesia,” said Aisyah enthusiastically.
Head of Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Biology UGM, Sukirno, M.Sc., Phd and IUP Biology Manager, Nur Indah Septriani, M.Sc., Ph.D. expressed their acknowledge for Julio and Aisyah, and their belief that they will success. “We are very proud to see the achievements of these two IUP Biology alumni. This is an extraordinary example of their dedication and resilience in pursuing their dreams,” said Sukirno.
LPDP is committed to continuing to support higher education in Indonesia by providing scholarships to potential and dedicated students like Julio and Aisyah. This scholarship not only opens the door to quality education abroad, but also builds a broad professional network to support Indonesia’s progress in the future.
To Julio and Aisyah, we congratulate them on their incredible achievements, and we hope that they will continue to inspire future generations to pursue their dreams with the same passion and determination.[aulia]
To Julio and Aisyah, we congratulate them on their incredible achievements, and we hope that they will continue to inspire future generations to pursue their dreams with the same passion and determination.[aulia]