BSI Awards Scholarship to NASA-Recognised Student Until High School
JAKARTA – PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk (BSI) has awarded a Merit Scholarship to Ibrahim Al Abrar, an elementary school pupil from Boyolali, Central Java, who received recognition from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for his achievements in science and technology. The scholarship will support Abrar’s education up to senior high school level.
In addition to the scholarship, BSI is also sending Abrar and his parents on the Umrah pilgrimage. The company hopes this support will help Abrar develop his capabilities in information technology, artificial intelligence (AI), programming, and digital innovation.
BSI Chief Executive Officer Anggoro Eko Cahyo said Indonesia needs more digital talent capable of meeting the challenges of global technological development. He added that investing in high-achieving children is a long-term investment in the nation’s future.
“Ibrahim Al Abrar’s achievements prove that Indonesian children have extraordinary potential to become world-class innovators. Through this Merit Scholarship, BSI wants to be part of the journey towards a digital generation of Indonesia that will make the nation increasingly competitive on the global stage,” Anggoro said in a statement on Friday (24/7/2026).
The scholarship forms part of BSI’s commitment to improving human resource quality through the BSI Scholarship programme, which is funded using corporate zakat.
Since 2021, the BSI Scholarship programme has reached more than 10,162 beneficiaries, comprising 7,962 university students and 2,200 school pupils from 188 higher education institutions and 1,170 schools across Indonesia. Some 1,500 scholarship recipients have completed their education and now work at various national companies or are continuing their studies at a number of universities.
In addition to tuition support and living allowances, scholarship recipients also receive leadership training, character development, sharia economic literacy, community service, and preparation for entering the workforce.
In 2026, BSI has once again opened the BSI Scholarship programme for 5,250 pupils and university students from low-income families who have strong academic records but face economic constraints. Anggoro hopes the programme can broaden access to education while encouraging the emergence of more Indonesian scientists, engineers, programmers, researchers, and innovators in the future.