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Australia Awards Scholarship (AAS) Info Session Returns in 2021 with the Title “Now or Never: Australia Awards Scholarship”
Australia Awards Scholarship is open for enrollment in 2021! As the first event of EduFair, the series of programs held annually by Forum of Office of International Affairs Indonesia, the Australia Awards Scholarship (AAS) Info Session took place on Friday, February 26, 2021 via Zoom virtual room with the aim of disseminating informations regarding the long-term studies awards in Australian universities. Titled “Now or Never: Australia Awards Scholarship”, this year’s info session is the result of collaboration between Gadjah Mada University (UGM) and West Sumatera Muhammadiyah University (UMSB) where UGM received the honour to host the online event attended by more than 200 participants.
The info session started at 13.00 and was led initially by Roro Retno Wiyati, staff of Office of International Affairs (OIA) UGM, as the Master of Ceremony (MC). Delivering their opening speeches were Rector of UMSB, Dr. Riki Saputra, MA, and Vice Rector for Cooperation and Alumni of UGM, Prof. Dr. Paripurna Sugarda, S.H., M. Hum., LL.M., where both represent their respective universities. In his remarks, Dr. Riki Saputra, MA expressed his gratitude for the collaboration opportunity with UGM on a program based on the same vision and mission of both universities, which is to encourage and motivate Indonesian students, alumni, and professionals to formally pursue their educational career, especially on postgraduate programs, both Master and Doctoral programs, in Australian universities. Dr. Riki Saputra, MA was convinced that the increase in numbers and quality of scholars and academics pursuing educational opportunities abroad will positively impact the quality of home universities. “The more of our human resources formally enrolling in postgraduate studies will demystify the belief that professionals in universities are merely “tower of ivory” and instead they will be able to manifest themselves as “tower of water” that provide benefits for society,” said Dr. Riki Saputra, MA.
Aligned with Dr. Riki Saputra, MA., Prof. Dr. Paripurna Sugarda, S.H., M. Hum., LL.M., continued by underlining the significance and urgency of studying abroad for Indonesian academics. He further elaborated that studying abroad, in the present, has almost been an absolute need not only concerning the attainment of degrees and substantial learning processes, but also the internationalization of oneself and of home universities through contacts with foreign professionals and students and with the new traditions in destination countries. Prof. Dr. Paripurna Sugarda, S.H., M. Hum., LL.M. also stated that the amenities for studying abroad has become more easily accessible in terms of funding, communication, and self-preparation of the postgraduate candidates in order to be accepted in foreign universities due to being facilitated by such activities as this Info Session. “Consequently, this forum becomes very important and hopefully, this seminar will bring about good benefits for all of us,” ended Prof. Dr. Paripurna Sugarda, S.H., M. Hum., LL.M.
The end of opening speeches session was then followed by motivational sharing by the Head of Office of International Affairs (OIA) of UGM, I Made Andi Arsana, Ph.D., as an alumni of AAS and author of the book Rahasia Beasiswa Australia (The Secret to Australia Scholarship), and the information sharing regarding the registration of Australia Awards scholarship 2021 by Riyantisa Fikautsara as Communications and Promotions Coordinator at Australia Awards in Indonesia, accompanied by Dede Indra Kurniawan as Communications and Promotions Manager at Australia Awards in Indonesia. The information sharing session was moderated by Ana Susanti Yusman, lecturer of Faculty of Engineering of UMSB.
In his motivational sharing opportunity, I Made Andi Arsana, Ph.D. spoke about the miscellaneous information regarding Master and Doctoral programs in Australia; the rules and procedures of writing a research proposal; and important things to note in choosing universities of destination in Australia. Several important things to learn about and trace of the destination universities in Australia, according to I Made Andi Arsana, Ph.D., includes records of publications, academic reputation, contribution to society, existing networks, and ranking by subjects. Additionally, still according to I Made Andi Arsana, Ph.D., in applying for scholarships in studying abroad, it is very important to understand in advance the focus of a career that one aspires to pursue along with the competence and skills that one possesses and are required of such a career. One must then identify the gap between what’s at hands and what is still missing for the prospects of such a career to be able to fill the said gap by studying in Australia.
Furthermore, Riyantisa Fikautsara and Dede Indra Kurniawan added the informations given by I Made Andi Arsana, Ph.D. with other different sets of equally crucial information, specifically on the opening of registration of AAS 2021. Among them are the benefits of long-term studies awards of AAS being provided prior to departure, during scholarship program, and during post-scholarship program; AAS 2021’s study fields of priority which cover the health resilience, stability, and economic recovery; periods and procedure of registration; eligibility requirements; and details on application timeline and results announcement. Riyantisa Fikautsara stressed that the registration process of AAS must be completed by applications via two online platforms namely https://oasis.dfat.gov.au and www.australiaawardsindonesia.org where applicants must attach additional informations and insert their OASIS registration number. All registration steps can be done only during the AAS period of registration, which starts from February 1 until April 20, 2021.
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Gelaran Info Session Beasiswa Australia Awards 2021 Kembali dengan Tajuk “Now or Never: Australia Awards Scholarship”
Beasiswa Australia Awards kembali dibuka pada tahun 2021! Sebagai acara pertama dari rangkaian kegiatan rutin tahunan EduFair yang diselenggarakan oleh Forum Kantor Urusan Internasional (KUI) Indonesia, kegiatan Info Session Beasiswa Australia Awards (AAS) yang ditujukan untuk mendiseminasi informasi mengenai beasiswa studi jangka panjang ke Australia tersebut dilaksanakan pada hari Jumat, 26 Februari 2021 lalu melalui ruang virtual Zoom. Kegiatan yang bertajuk “Now or Never: Australia Awards Scholarship” ini merupakan bentuk kerja sama antara Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) dan Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Barat (UMSB) di mana UGM berkesempatan untuk menjadi tuan rumah dari kegiatan daring yang dihadiri oleh lebih dari 200 peserta dari berbagai wilayah.
Kegiatan Info Session AAS dibuka pada pukul 13.00 WIB oleh Roro Retno Wiyati, staff Office of International Affairs (OIA), selaku Master of Ceremony. Turut hadir dan memberikan sambutan, Rektor dari UMSB, Dr. Riki Saputra, MA dan Wakil Rektor UGM Bidang Kerja Sama dan Alumni, Prof. Dr. Paripurna Sugarda, S.H., M. Hum., LL.M. yang mewakili masing-masing universitas penyelenggara dalam kegiatan pada siang hari tersebut. Dalam sambutannya, Dr. Riki Saputra, MA mengungkapkan rasa terima kasih atas kesempatan kolaborasi bersama UGM dalam sebuah kegiatan yang didasarkan pada visi dan misi yang sama, yakni mendorong dan memotivasi mahasiswa, alumni, hingga tenaga pendidik Indonesia untuk dapat menuntut ilmu secara formal, khususnya dalam program studi pascasarjana jenjang Magister (S2) dan Doktor (S3) di Australia. Dr. Riki Saputra, MA juga yakin bahwa peningkatan jumlah dan kualitas pendidikan dari para civitas akademika dari masing-masing perguruan tinggi yang menempuh pendidikan di luar negeri akan berdampak baik pada mutu perguruan tinggi tersebut. “Semakin banyaknya SDM yang sudah secara formal melanjutkan studi akan mematahkan mitos bahwa tenaga pendidik di perguruan tinggi hanya indah bagai menara gading dan bahwa mereka mampu menjadi menara air yang mendatangkan manfaat bagi masyarakat,” tutur Dr. Riki Saputra, MA.
Senada dengan Dr. Riki Saputra, MA., Prof. Dr. Paripurna Sugarda, S.H., M. Hum., LL.M., menggarisbawahi signifikansi dan urgensi studi ke luar negeri bagi civitas akademika Indonesia. Beliau menguraikan bahwa studi di luar negeri, saat ini, hampir menjadi kebutuhan mutlak yang tak hanya menyangkut pencarian gelar dan proses belajar yang substansial, tetapi juga internasionalisasi diri dan perguruan tinggi asal melalui kontak dengan tenaga pendidik dan mahasiswa asing serta tradisi-tradisi baru di negara studi destinasi. Prof. Dr. Paripurna Sugarda, S.H., M. Hum., LL.M. mengungkapkan pula bahwa sarana studi di luar negeri saat ini sudah semakin mudah dalam hal pembiayaan, komunikasi, hingga persiapan diri para kandidat program untuk dapat diterima di perguruan tinggi yang dituju karena difasilitasi oleh kegiatan-kegiatan seperti Info Session tersebut. “Maka, forum ini menjadi sangat penting dan semoga seminar ini bisa menghasilkan manfaat bagi kita semua,” tutup Prof. Dr. Paripurna Sugarda, S.H., M. Hum., LL.M.
Berakhirnya sesi sambutan segera disusul dengan sharing motivasi oleh Kepala Kantor Urusan Internasional (KUI) UGM, I Made Andi Arsana, Ph.D., yang merupakan alumni peraih beasiswa Australia Awards dan penulis buku Rahasia Beasiswa Australia serta pemaparan materi mengenai informasi pembukaan registrasi beasiswa Australia Awards 2021 oleh Riyantisa Fikautsara selaku Communications and Promotions Coordinator dari Australia Awards di Indonesia yang didampingi oleh Dede Indra Kurniawan sebagai Communications and Promotions Manager at Australia Awards di Indonesia. Sesi pemaparan materi tersebut dipandu oleh moderator, Ana Susanti Yusman, Dosen Fakultas Teknik UMSB.
Dalam kesempatan sharing motivasinya, I Made Andi Arsana, Ph.D. bercerita mengenai seluk beluk program studi Magister dan Doktor di Australia; aturan-aturan dan langkah-langkah menyusun proposal riset, hingga hal-hal yang perlu diketahui dalam memilih universitas tujuan studi di Australia. Beberapa hal penting yang perlu dipelajari dan ditelusuri dari universitas tujuan studi tersebut, menurut I Made Andi Arsana, Ph.D., mencakup rekam publikasi ilmiah, reputasi akademik, kontribusi terhadap masyarakat, jejaring alumni, dan peringkat menurut subjek tertentu. Selain itu, menurut I Made Andi Arsana, Ph.D., dalam melamar beasiswa studi ke luar negeri, sangat penting untuk memahami terlebih dahulu fokus karir yang diinginkan di masa depan berikut kompetensi dan skill apa yang dimiliki saat ini dan yang dibutuhkan dalam karir tersebut. Seorang individu harus mampu mengidentifikasi kesenjangan (gap) di antara apa yang dimiliki serta dibutuhkan dalam karirnya untuk dapat mengisi kesenjangan tersebut dengan menempuh studi di Australia.
Lebih lanjut, Riyantisa Fikautsara dan Dede Indra Kurniawan menambahkan pemaparan dari I Made Andi Arsana, Ph.D. dengan informasi-informasi penting terkait pembukaan pendaftaran Australia Awards Scholarship 2021. Di antara berbagai informasi tersebut adalah keuntungan (benefit) dari program studi jangka panjang dari beasiswa Australia Awards yang diberikan sebelum keberangkatan, selama masa studi, dan pasca masa studi; bidang prioritas program studi beasiswa yang mencakup bidang ketahanan kesehatan, stabilitas, dan pemulihan ekonomi; periode dan prosedur pendaftaran; persyaratan pendaftaran; serta detail jadwal aplikasi dan pengumuman seleksi. Riyantisa Fikautsara menegaskan bahwa pendaftaran beasiswa Australia Awards wajib dilakukan oleh para pelamar melalui dua platform daring, yaitu https://oasis.dfat.gov.au dan www.australiaawardsindonesia.org di mana pelamar harus mencantumkan informasi-informasi tambahan dengan mencantumkan nomor registrasi OASIS. Tahap-tahap registrasi tersebut dapat dilakukan selama periode pendaftaran beasiswa Australia Awards, yaitu dari tanggal 1 Februari sampai 20 April 2021 nanti.
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