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How Much Does the LPDP Scholarship Cover for Each Recipient?

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How Much Does the LPDP Scholarship Cover for Each Recipient?
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  • What are the components funded by the LPDP scholarship?

  • How much does the LPDP scholarship cover for one recipient? 1. Education and Academic Costs 2. Departure and Protection Costs 3. Living Costs and Family Allowances Settlement Allowance Monthly Living Allowance Family Allowance Companion Allowance

  • What are the obligations of LPDP graduates after graduation? 1. Period of Service and Contribution 2. Provisions for Implementing Contributions

  • FAQ on LPDP Scholarship Costs What costs are covered by the LPDP scholarship? Where does the funding for the LPDP scholarship come from? Does the LPDP cover living expenses?

Obtaining a scholarship from the Indonesian Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) is the dream of many students because of its well-known comprehensive funding facilities. This comprehensive funding scheme is designed so that each awardee can focus fully on their studies without being burdened by financial problems. So, how much does the LPDP cover for one scholarship recipient?

The government, through the Ministry of Finance, allocates a large budget to cover all aspects of education, from registration to living expenses abroad. This professionally managed fund ensures that students receive adequate book allowances, research costs, and health insurance.

Curious about how much the LPDP covers, detikers? See a complete review of the details of the costs, living allowance standards in various countries, and the obligations of service after graduation below.

The main points:

  • LPDP funds two main components, namely education costs (tuition fees, books, research) and supporting costs (transportation, visas, insurance).

  • Monthly living costs abroad are adjusted to the standards of the destination country, for example, in the US it can reach IDR 42.1 million per month.

  • Each alumnus is required to return to Indonesia with a service period using the formula 2N+1 from the duration of the study period.

What are the Components Funded by the LPDP Scholarship?

Quoted from the official website of the LPDP Official Information and Assistance Service, there are two main components funded by this scholarship, namely education funds and supporting funds. Here are the details.

Education funds include:

  • Registration Fees

  • Tuition Fees

  • Book allowance

  • Thesis/dissertation research funds

  • International seminar funds

  • International journal publication funds

Supporting funds include:

  • Transportation costs;

  • Visa/residence permit application costs;

  • Health insurance costs;

  • Monthly living costs;

  • Arrival allowance;

  • International competition funds;

  • Family allowance (for doctoral students);

  • Emergency funds (if needed);

  • Affirmation enrichment and language enrichment programs (for affirmation)

How Much Does the LPDP Scholarship Cover for One Recipient?

The government, through the LPDP, allocates a fairly large fund to finance one scholarship recipient abroad. All needs, from pre-departure preparation to daily living expenses, are comprehensively covered. Here are the details of the cost components received by an awardee based on the 2023 guidebook.

  1. Education and Academic Costs

All costs directly related to lectures are paid according to official invoices from the campus (At Cost). This includes:

  • Tuition Fees and Registration Fees.

  • Book Allowance: IDR 10 million per year.

  • Research Funds: Maximum IDR 50 million for thesis (S2) and IDR 150 million for dissertation (S3).

  • International Seminar Funds: Maximum IDR 15 million.

  • International Journal Publication: Maximum IDR 25 million.

  1. Departure and Protection Costs

LPDP also covers operational costs so that students can arrive and stay safely in the destination country:

  • Transportation: Plane tickets are paid according to invoices (At Cost).

  • Visa Application: Paid according to invoices.

  • Health Insurance: Maximum IDR 29 million per year.

  1. Living Costs and Family Allowances

This component is the most crucial because the nominal value is adjusted to the standard of living in the destination country:

Arrival Allowance (Settlement Allowance)

Given at 200% of the monthly living cost as initial capital.

Monthly Living Allowance (Living Allowance)

Varies in each country. For example, in the United States it can reach IDR 28.6 million to IDR 42.1 million per month. In the UK it ranges from IDR 28.4 million to IDR 36.3 million, while in Japan it is around IDR 16.8 million to IDR 18.4 million.

Family Allowance

For those who bring their family, there is an additional 25% of the living cost per person (maximum 2 people).

Companion Allowance

For people with disabilities, there is an additional 25% for one companion.

What are the Obligations of LPDP Graduates After Graduation?

Because the state has financed the education of LPDP awardees to such an extent, there are obligations that must be fulfilled by its alumni. Still quoted from the LPDP Official Information and Assistance Service page and the @lpdp_ri Threads account, here are some of the obligations that must be fulfilled by LPDP alumni.

  1. Period of Service and Contribution

All alumni are required to return and serve in Indonesia. The duration of this service period is calculated based on the formula 2N + 1. This means that alumni must contribute for twice the duration of their studies plus one year.

For example, if an alumnus takes 2 years to study, then their contribution obligation is 5 years. During this period, alumni must be physically present and work in Indonesia.

  1. Provisions for Implementing Contributions

This contribution obligation must be carried out consecutively. The calculation of the service period begins from several of the following conditions:

  • Arrive in Indonesia: Applies to scholarship recipients from abroad immediately after the end of their studies.

  • Complete Internship: Applies to alumni who temporarily reside abroad for an official internship program.

  • Complete Studies: Applies to domestic scholarship recipients who immediately begin service without an internship program abroad.

Each alumnus is expected to report their presence periodically to the LPDP. This aims to ensure that the knowledge gained during their studies is used for the benefit of Indonesia.

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