ILF Scholarship program is specifically tailored to provide financial assistant to newly graduated high school students who are pursuing university/college degrees for the first time. It was first launched in 2010 after a realization that many school teachers in Indonesia did not possess the mandated requirements and qualifications enacted by the Indonesian government’s National Education System (UU No 20/2003 and PP No 19/2005). The law states in order for school teachers and principals to practice in their professions, they are required to have a bachelor’s degree or higher and a master’s degree or higher respectively. ILF took the step in narrowing that gap to fulfill the mandate.
In 2014, the offering of the scholarship program has been extended beyond just teachers and educators, but also to select high school graduates who are planning to attend college for the first time. We also encourage our scholars to actively participate in professional developments, both to organize and to become the facilitator/speaker on professional development events. Check out their stories to understand more about their unique background.
If you’re interested to know more about ILF Scholarship offerings, eligibility and selection process, or simply have a few questions, please visit the Scholarships FAQ section.