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Garuda Scholarship Achieved: The Journey of Two Bekasi Students to Overseas Universities

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Two Bekasi students, Keiza and Ravi, earned the competitive Garuda Scholarship from Indonesia's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology.
  • The rigorous selection process included academic assessment, leadership interviews, portfolio evaluation, and social contribution assessments.
  • Both students will pursue higher education abroad, at UNSW Sydney and the University of British Columbia, respectively, highlighting the supportive environment at BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi.

Two students from Bekasi, Keiza and Ravi, have achieved a significant academic milestone by securing the highly competitive Garuda Scholarship, offered by Indonesia's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology. This scholarship, with a limited quota of 1,000 students for the secondary school level, is recognized as one of the most prestigious in the nation.

At the same time, preparing the steps to seize every opportunity available.

— KeizaKeiza shared her experience, stating that the school always helped build self-confidence to face each selection stage for the Garuda Scholarship amidst her academic and non-academic activities.

The selection process was exceptionally stringent, involving a comprehensive evaluation of academic achievements, leadership potential through interviews, a review of their prestasi portfolios, and assessments of their soft skills and social contributions. Keiza, for instance, was active in school leadership as deputy chair of OSIS and participated in STEM, English, and debate competitions. She also assisted new students through a Buddy Program and initiated creative school-wide activities.

Ravi also highlighted the crucial role of his school environment in his success. He credited the teachers' support, well-equipped laboratories, access to information on local and international competitions, and intensive guidance for helping him focus and achieve his goals. Both students emphasized that their experiences strengthened their portfolios and boosted their confidence throughout the selection stages.

All these experiences strengthened my portfolio and made me more confident in facing each selection stage, until I finally succeeded in obtaining this scholarship.

— RaviRavi added that the support from teachers, school facilities like laboratories, access to information on local and international competitions, and intensive guidance and training helped him focus and achieve his desired target.

Upon graduating from BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi, Keiza will attend UNSW Sydney in Australia, while Ravi will study at the University of British Columbia in Canada. Their success underscores the importance of a supportive educational ecosystem, effective guidance, and opportunities for growth, as noted by Maria Karah, Principal of BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi, who expressed pride in their dedication and hard work. The school celebrated a year of high achievement, with graduates accepted into top universities both domestically and internationally.

Their achievements today are tangible proof of the hard work, spirit of learning, and commitment they have shown throughout their journey.

— Maria Karah, Principal of BINUS SCHOOL BekasiMaria Karah, Principal of BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi, expressed pride and appreciation for the students who completed their secondary education with extraordinary dedication.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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