Governor Of Bali Gives IDR 1.5 Billion Scholarship For Elementary To High School Students, Shares Life Story Of Educational Journey

Bali Governor Wayan Koster/DOK Bali Provincial Government

DENPASAR - Bali Governor, Wayan Koster, handed over scholarships worth IDR 1.5 billion to 1,501 students from elementary/MI, SMP/MTs, SMA/SMK/MA levels, and high school students from public and private schools.

"I am very proud of your perseverance in following the learning process which ultimately resulted in being the best", said Koster during the scholarship award ceremony at Bali Cultural Park, Denpasar, Wednesday, October 13.

The scholarship is intended for students who get the first, second, and third overall winners in their respective schools. The scholarship is included in the form of the Bali Regional Development Bank Student Savings Book.

The Governor of Bali directly handed over the passbooks to 53 student representatives who were present at the Cultural Park, Province, while other students took part in online activities.

"You are excellent children, I believe this achievement is not an easy achievement, it takes a long process to achieve it", he said.

This former member of the House of Representatives said that a scholarship award is a form of appreciation for the achievements of the students, which is then expected to motivate them to further improve academic achievement.

"Students should be able to maintain achievement and even improve through hard work, study diligently, be disciplined, persevere, and maintain personal character and values", said Koster.

Wayan Koster also shared the story of his life journey from elementary school education to becoming the Governor of Bali.

Even though he was born in a poor family, this did not break his enthusiasm to study hard, never give up and always try to be the best.

This scholarship award is also a Financial Inclusion Program as well as a follow-up to the MoU of the Governor of Bali with Bank BPD Bali and the Cooperation Agreement (PKS) for Student Savings Savings Synergy (Simpel) to support the Indonesian Savings Movement.

For SD/SDLB/MI students, the first winner will receive a scholarship of IDR 1 million, the second-place winner is IDR 750 thousand, and the third winner is IDR 500 thousand. For SMP/SMPLB/MTs students, the first place winner is IDR 1.25 million, the second place is IDR 1 million, and the third place is IDR 750 thousand.

Meanwhile, for SMA/SMK/SMALB/MA students, the first place winner is IDR 1.5 million, the second place is IDR 1.25 million and the third place is IDR 1 million. This scholarship is also a form of CSR from BPD Bali.

The event was also attended by the Head of the Bali Regional Financial Services Authority, Giri Tribroto, President Director of the Bali Regional Development Bank I Nyoman Sudharma, the head of the Bali Provincial Government OPD, and the principal of the scholarship recipient school.

In addition, 41 participants from the nine regencies/cities throughout Bali also received an appreciation from the Governor of Bali of IDR 1 million each.