Yogyakarta, October 13, 2025 — The Korean Language and Culture Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting the improvement of educational quality through the KAGAMA Korea Scholarship Awarding Ceremony for the Odd Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year. The event was held in Room 305, Building F, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, from 08.30 to 09.00 WIB, and was attended by all scholarship recipients as well as students enrolled in the course Cross-Cultural Understanding Between Korea and Indonesia.
The program began with an opening by the master of ceremonies, followed by a welcoming speech from Achmad Rio Dessiar, S.S., M.A., Head of the Korean Language and Culture Study Program. In his remarks, he expressed his appreciation and congratulations to the scholarship recipients for their hard work and academic achievements. He also gave a brief introduction about KAGAMA Korea and provided information about the scholarship programs offered by the study program.
The event continued with the presentation of scholarship certificates to ten outstanding students of the Korean Language and Culture Study Program, namely:
- Naufal Java Fakhriansyah (GPA 3.88)
- Vira Ardiana Puspaningrum (GPA 3.87)
- Rohadatul ‘Aisy Hamdaini (GPA 3.85)
- Safrina Kurnia Dewi (GPA 3.78)
- Nayla Nur Shadrina (GPA 3.85)
- Lian Lina Purnama (GPA 3.85)
- Sofia Rahma Ismulyanti (GPA 3.82)
- Tamara Nasrina Prameswari (GPA 3.94)
- Irene Xaviera Lovryna (GPA 3.90)
- Theresia Chindyawati (GPA 3.87)
The awarding of this scholarship not only served as a form of recognition for students’ academic excellence but also as an encouragement to foster continuous learning and active contribution in the field of Korean language and culture. Through this support, students are expected to further develop their personal and academic capacities in a holistic manner.
In addition to providing direct benefits for the recipients, this event also strengthened the collaboration between the Korean Language and Culture Study Program and KAGAMA Korea. The partnership stands as a tangible example of shared commitment to creating equal and sustainable educational opportunities, while fostering the improvement of human resource quality.
The event concluded with a group photo session involving the scholarship recipients, lecturers, and representatives from the study program.
Through this initiative, the Korean Language and Culture Study Program reaffirms its dedication to creating an inspiring and collaborative learning environment, while contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals through the enhancement of educational quality and the strengthening of academic partnerships.
Author: Aura Adiba WIjaya
