Scholarship Programme Widens Access to Industry-Based Education
In the midst of increasingly competitive global employment, many young people are seeking educational pathways that provide not only academic knowledge but also direct access to the industrial world. Educational programmes connected to corporate needs are considered capable of increasing graduate readiness to face evolving labour market demands.
Answering this need, PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) has reopened applications for the BCA Scholarship through the Business and Banking Education Programme (PPBP) and the Informatics Engineering Education Programme (PPTI) for the 2027 academic year. The programme, which has been running since 1996, offers industry-based education for high school and vocational school (SMA/SMK) students or graduates wishing to develop competencies in banking and information technology.
Applications for the BCA PPBP and PPTI scholarships are open from 13 April to 20 October 2026. The programme is available to students in grades XI and XII, as well as SMA/SMK graduates planning to continue their education in 2027. Specifically for the PPTI programme, SMK graduates must come from majors related to Informatics Engineering. Successful candidates will undergo 2.5 years of education at the BCA Learning Institute in Sentul, Bogor. All participants will receive full tuition waivers and various supporting facilities, such as allowances, dormitory accommodation, and learning resources. PPTI participants will also receive a laptop to support their learning process.
In addition to academic material, participants will be equipped with skills relevant to industrial needs. The PPBP programme is intended for those interested in business, management, and banking, while the PPTI programme is designed for those wishing to deepen their expertise in information technology, data processing, and digital system development.
EVP of Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility at BCA, Hera F. Haryn, stated that human resource development is a vital long-term investment for national progress. “BCA believes that human resources are the primary capital in driving national progress. Through the PPBP and PPTI scholarships, we want to provide a platform for Indonesia’s young talents to grow and develop alongside BCA. We invite SMA/SMK students and graduates to take advantage of this golden opportunity to pursue higher education and develop themselves for the future,” said Hera.
She added that the programme aims not only to increase access to education but also to help prepare a younger generation with competencies that meet current labour market requirements. One of the programme’s main attractions is the career opportunities available to graduates. In addition to gaining industrial learning and practical experience, participants also have the opportunity to receive job offers upon completing their education.
Company data shows that the number of PPBP and PPTI scholarship recipients in 2025 reached 195 people. Of that number, approximately 97 per cent of graduates subsequently joined BCA as permanent employees. This achievement demonstrates the strong connection between industry-based vocational education and the labour needs of the business sector.
To participate in this programme, applicants must meet several requirements, including being an Indonesian citizen, aged a maximum of 19 at the time of application, having a minimum average report card grade of 75 from grades X to XII, and a minimum grade of 75 in Mathematics and major-specific subjects. Participants must also possess basic English proficiency, have no history of failing a grade, have no involvement in drug abuse or legal violations, and pass all selection stages.
The PPBP and PPTI programmes are part of the educational initiatives carried out by BCA through Bakti BCA. In addition to these two programmes, Bakti BCA also develops various other educational initiatives, such as the Bakti BCA Scholarship for undergraduate students, financial literacy, Bakti BCA School, Teacher Tech Competition, training for persons with disabilities, and public lecture programmes at various universities across Indonesia.