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Indonesia to Involve Military in Preparing Scholarship Recipients for Overseas Study
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Indonesia to Involve Military in Preparing Scholarship Recipients for Overseas Study

From CNN Indonesia · (13m ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Indonesia's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology will involve the military in preparing scholarship recipients for overseas study.
  • The military's role is to prevent culture shock, instill discipline, and strengthen national values among students.
  • This initiative aims to ensure scholarship recipients contribute effectively to Indonesia upon their return.

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, under Minister Brian Yuliarto, has announced a new initiative to prepare recipients of the LPDP scholarship for their studies abroad. Recognizing the potential for 'culture shock' and the need for discipline, the ministry will involve the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) in providing pre-departure training.

Supaya mereka tidak culture shock dan semacamnya. Termasuk disiplin. Penguatan kebangsaan juga ada.

— Brian YuliartoMinister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto explaining the rationale behind involving the TNI in preparing LPDP scholarship recipients.

This program aims to equip students with essential life skills, including discipline and resilience, and to reinforce their sense of national belonging. The TNI's involvement is seen as crucial in preparing these future leaders to not only excel academically but also to be deeply committed to contributing to Indonesia's development upon their return.

Jadi intinya sih LPDP ini butuh muatan muatan disiplin, kerja keras, kebangsaan.

— Brian YuliartoMinister Brian Yuliarto emphasizing the need for discipline, hard work, and national values in the LPDP program.

While the specifics of the TNI's involvement are still being determined, the core objective is clear: to ensure that LPDP scholars are well-prepared, disciplined, and possess a strong sense of national duty. This approach underscores Indonesia's commitment to nurturing talent that will serve the nation effectively, bridging the gap between international education and domestic contribution.

Kenapa, supaya ketika belajar mereka nanti mereka ada semangat bagaimana setelah kembali ke Indonesia bisa memberikan kontribusi yang terbaik untuk bangsa kita.

— Brian YuliartoMinister Brian Yuliarto explaining the ultimate goal of the LPDP program's preparatory training.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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