Peluang, Kuota, & Ketetatan Beasiswa LPDP tahun 2024 serta tips menjawab pertanyaan wawancara lpdp

Summary

In this script, Williamindo from Nusa Tenggara Timur shares his educational journey, from basic education to pursuing a PhD with LPDP scholarship. He discusses the evolution of LPDP selection processes, transitioning from offline to online due to COVID-19, and provides insights into the increasing number of scholarships awarded. He also highlights the importance of synchronizing one's past, present, and future goals when applying for scholarships and shares his strategy for securing LPDP funding twice, emphasizing the need for a clear post-study plan.

Takeaways

• 🎓 The speaker, Williamindo, is from Nusa Tenggara Timur and pursued higher education in physics education at Universitas Nusa Cendana and then a master's degree at Institut Teknologi Bandung.
• 🌐 Williamindo was part of the first generation to undergo online selection for the LPDP scholarship in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which included online academic talent tests and interviews.
• 📈 The number of LPDP scholarship recipients has significantly increased, with around 25,000 individuals receiving funding in the first seven years, 4,200 in 2021, and a surge to 9,964 in 2023.
• 💹 The LPDP receives a steady 20% of the APBN (State Budget) for education, with the total funds reaching 154 trillion in June 2024, indicating strong financial support for the program.
• 🚀 The target for LPDP scholarship distribution in 2024 is projected to be 11,835 for master's and doctoral programs, plus 1,000 for the specialist doctor program.
• 📈 There is a high application rate with only 4,200 out of approximately 20,000 applicants accepted in the first batch for 2024, suggesting intense competition.
• 📉 The second batch is anticipated to be more competitive, with an estimated 30,000 applications and only around 6,000 to 7,000 spots available.
• 🤝 The speaker emphasizes the importance of synchronization between past work, current activities, and future plans when applying for further education funding through LPDP.
• 📝 Williamindo shares that his success in securing the LPDP scholarship twice might be attributed to the alignment of his past, present, and future educational and career goals during the interview process.
• 📈 For those aiming to continue from a master's to a Ph.D. with LPDP, it's crucial to demonstrate a minimum of 60-70% achievement of previously set goals and a clear, structured plan for post-graduate studies.

Q & A

What is the speaker's name and where is he from?

The speaker's name is Williamindo and he is from Nusa Tenggara Timur, specifically in a regency.

Where did Williamindo complete his undergraduate studies?

Williamindo completed his undergraduate studies at Universitas Nusa Cendana, majoring in physics education.

What was the process like for Williamindo's master's program application?

Williamindo's master's program application process was offline and involved a face-to-face interview with the reviewer, including a leaderless group discussion and an on-the-spot essay writing test.

How did the selection process change for the master's program in 2021?

In 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the selection process for the master's program became online, involving an online academic aptitude test and online interviews.

What is the abbreviation 'PK' mentioned in the script, and what is its significance?

The abbreviation 'PK' stands for 'Pelatihan Keberangkatan,' which is a training program for LPDP scholarship awardees before their departure for studies abroad.

What is the target number of LPDP scholarship awardees for 2024?

The target number of LPDP scholarship awardees for 2024 is 11,835 for master's and doctoral programs, plus 1,000 for the specialist doctor program.

How many people were accepted for the LPDP scholarship in 2023?

In 2023, the number of people accepted for the LPDP scholarship reached approximately 9,964.

What is the estimated number of applicants for the LPDP scholarship in the second batch of 2024?

The estimated number of applicants for the LPDP scholarship in the second batch of 2024 is around 30,000, with possibly 6,000 to 7,000 being accepted.

What are the three important questions that the speaker was asked by Mas Aan?

The three important questions were about the most difficult or tricky questions to answer, strategies for continuing scholarships from master's to doctoral programs, and what made the speaker successful in obtaining the LPDP scholarship for the second time.

What does the speaker suggest is the key to synchronizing one's background, current work, and future plans when applying for scholarships?

The speaker suggests that the key to synchronization is to clearly articulate how one's past education and work experience relate to their current research and future goals, ensuring that these elements are coherent and convincing during the interview process.

What advice does the speaker give regarding the preparation for the interview process of the LPDP scholarship?

The speaker advises to systematically structure one's post-study plans, clearly outlining what they will do and achieve within specific timeframes, and to ensure that these plans are synchronized with past achievements and current work.