UNIKA ATMA JAYA TO OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS TO EAST FLORES YOUTHS TO BECOME FUTURE LEADERS

2/27/2023 12:00:00 AM

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^{(Left to Right) Bishop of Larantuka Mgr. Fransiskus Kopong Kung, Pr. giving some tokens of appreciation to the Dean of Faculty of Economics and Business, Dr. Irenius Dwinanto Bimo, in the opening of the Unika Atma Jaya Roadshow, Larantuka, Monday (27/2)}

Larantuka, February 27 2023 – Through its program “Goes to Nusa Tenggara Timur: Searching for Future Leader”, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia visited East Flores to search for future leaders by offering scholarships to up to 50 students so that they can pursue their higher education.

 

As many as 250 students from various senior high schools in the regions of Larantuka, Waiwerang and Lewoleba, Monday (27/2), looked enthusiastic and kept raising their hands to get the chance to answer questions posed by the lecturers from Unika Atma Jaya. Their cheerfulness was apparent, with their faces radiating excitement and showing smiles throughout the entire event.

The visit to Larantuka was planned for five consecutive dates until Friday, March 3 2023, and it was intended to be a socialization of the academic programs at Unika Atma Jaya and scholarship opportunities to pursue study at Unika Atma Jaya. This event was also accompanied with a series of on-the-spot tests in high schools across Larantuka, Waiwerang and Lewoleba.

 

The events, which were held from February 27 to March 3 2023, were attended by hundreds of East Flores youths. The event was opened by Bishop of Larantuka, Mgr. Fransiskus Kopong Kung, Pr., and representatives of the Board of Unika Atma Jaya, led by Dr. Irenius Dwinanto Bimo, the Dean of Faculty of Economics and Business.

^{Students from various Senior High Schools in Larantuka, Waiwerang and Lewoleba attended the socialization of the academic programs at Unika Atma Jaya.}

The event was symbolically opened with the striking of the gong, which was done by Mgr. Fransiskus Kopong Kung, Pr., accompanied by all the representatives of the Board of Unika Atma Jaya. The gong striking also served as a symbol of the initiation of the event and the synergy between Unika Atma Jaya and Diocese of Larantuka.

 

“Unika Atma Jaya as a reputable campus with many strengths is now providing opportunities to the youths of East Flores to be able to pursue their higher education. We are always committed to contributing to the improvement of the human resources in Indonesia,” said Irenius Dwinanto Bimo in his opening speech.

 

In the same event, the Dean of Faculty of Economics and Business of Unika Atma Jaya also noted that the cooperation will become the first stepping stone to the partnerships with the Diocese in Eastern Indonesia. Besides that, the wide range of scholarship programs were also shared with the students attending the events, including SPP Discount Scholarship, fully funded scholarship, and many other scholarship programs. It is hoped that this partnership can further expand to other regions as well.

^{The opening ceremony with the gong striking by the Bishop of Larantuka Mgr. Fransiskus Kopong Kung, Pr. as the symbol of the commencement of the entire series of events of Unika Atma Jaya Roadshow to East Flores.}

“Good quality of life can only be achieved with good education. This partnership will surely be developed constantly so that it can benefit the young generation in the eastern region, notably Larantuka, Flores,” remarked Bishop of Larantuka, Mgr. Fransiskus Kopong Kung, Pr.

 

Bishop of Larantuka in his opening remarks also expressed hope that the partnership with Unika Atma Jaya will continue regarding the provision of quality higher education. The scholarship programs offered by Unika Atma Jaya are also noted to benefit the Larantuka students tremendously as they get the access to better education.

 

The event was initiated by the Faculty of Economics and Business, attended by many Senior High Schools in Larantuka, including SMA Fransiskus Asisi, SMAK St. Darius, SMAK Frateran Podor, dan SMAN 1 Larantuka. The next event is planned to involve more high schools in the regions of Waiwerang and Lewoleba.

^{One activity in the Unika Atma Jaya Roadshow to East Flores attended by hundreds of SMA students.}

Later, the scholarship grantees can consider their interest and talent when choosing which major to pursue. And as this program is designed specifically for the youngsters of East Flores, it is hoped that they can return and contribute to the development of their town of origin.

 

The partnership marks an important step in promoting education in Indonesia. The values of Unika Atma Jaya are hoped to contribute to the character building of the student candidates from East Flores so that they can eventually become an individual with competitiveness, professionalism and care.

^{The Dean of Faculty of Economics and Business, Dr. Irenius Dwinanto Bimo, giving his opening remarks during the opening ceremony of the Unika Atma Jaya Roadshow to East Flores.}