en.Sketsamalang.com – The Jakarta Provincial Government is preparing an overseas education scholarship program known as LPDP Jakarta. The initiative targets between 50 and 75 prospective students in 2027, with priority given to residents from low-income families who demonstrate strong academic ability.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung outlined the plan while opening the First Congress of the National Board of the Alliance of Private Economics and Business Faculties of Indonesia (AFEBSI) at Balai Agung in City Hall on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
“As soon as I was inaugurated as governor, I stated that the things that must not change, that must be maintained, and that must be improved concern three areas: education, health, and social safety nets,” Pramono said, as quoted by ANTARA News.
According to the governor, access to education must continue to expand so that the opportunity to pursue higher education does not depend solely on a family’s economic circumstances. The LPDP Jakarta program is designed to complement existing education support schemes, including the Jakarta Smart Card (KJP) Plus and the Jakarta Excellent Student Card (KJMU).
KJP Plus currently reaches approximately 700,000 students, while KJMU provides assistance to around 15,800 students from low-income families, according to ANTARA reports.
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The LPDP Jakarta program is intended for candidates seeking master’s (S2) and doctoral (S3) degrees at universities abroad. The provincial government has allocated between Rp99.9 billion and Rp100 billion through the 2027 regional budget.
With this funding, the government estimates it can support approximately 50 to 75 recipients in the initial phase. The final number of recipients will depend on the implementation mechanism and selection results.
Pramono emphasized that the program will prioritize residents from less affluent families who possess good academic capability.
“Those who will be sent abroad will primarily come from Jakarta families that are less well-off but have strong academic ability. This has already been regulated in the governor’s regulation,” he said, as quoted by CNN Indonesia.
The legal foundation for the program is Governor Regulation Number 20 of 2026 concerning Assistance for Improving the Quality of Education. The regulation also covers other education assistance schemes, including KJMU.
The program further opens opportunities for persons with disabilities to pursue studies overseas. Pramono made the statement while opening the Special Kids Expo (SPEKIX) 2026 at the Jakarta International Convention Center on Saturday, 10 October 2026.
“Starting next year, Jakarta will have what is called LPDP for Jakarta. The number will be between 50 and 75. I want that among these children, if there are those with special needs who wish to study abroad through LPDP, we will gladly provide the facilities,” Pramono said, as reported by Kompas.com.
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Eleven countries have been identified as study destinations: the United States, Australia, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, South Korea, France, Singapore, China, and Russia. The list was compiled with consideration for study programs relevant to Jakarta’s development needs. Coordination with the central LPDP and related regional agencies may further refine the selection of countries and implementation details.
The provincial government is also exploring cooperation with several overseas universities, including Columbia University and New York University.
“There are several higher education institutions that will open themselves to cooperation with DKI. Examples include New York University and Columbia, as well as several universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, and elsewhere,” Pramono said during the inauguration of Universitas Ciputra Jakarta on Thursday, 15 October 2026, as reported by ANTARA News.
Jakarta Education Agency Head Nahdiana previously confirmed that the LPDP Jakarta budget has been included in the draft 2027 regional budget. Registration is planned to open in September 2027. The selection process is expected to be conducted professionally with involvement from the central LPDP to support transparency and ensure the determination of recipients follows established rules.
Through this program, the Jakarta Provincial Government aims to broaden residents’ access to international higher education, particularly for those with academic potential who face economic limitations, while supporting the improvement of human resources needed for the capital’s development.
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