Papua, Indonesia \u2013 Twenty five Indigenous Papuan youth from Boven Digoel Regency, South Papua Province, have been selected to participate in an educational scholarship program organized by PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero). The initiative aims to expand access to education, strengthen skills, and create career opportunities for young people from the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The scholarship program is part of the company\u2019s Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) initiative, which focuses on human resource development, particularly for Indigenous Papuans who have completed senior high school but have not had the opportunity to pursue further education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ardiansyah, Head of the Human Resources Operations Division at PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero), said the scholarship reflects the company\u2019s commitment to improving the quality of human resources, particularly among younger generations of Indigenous Papuans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor us, education is not only about obtaining a diploma, but also about opening opportunities and preparing young people to have the competence to build their future. Through this program, we want to provide opportunities for Indigenous Papuan youth who have completed senior high school but have not had the chance to continue their studies, so that they still have a pathway to grow and achieve their aspirations,\u201d Ardiansyah said in a statement issued in Jakarta on Saturday, October 17, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To identify eligible candidates, teams from the company\u2019s head office and regional offices spent seven days visiting various districts across Boven Digoel Regency. The outreach effort targeted young people who had graduated from senior high school or an equivalent institution but had not been able to continue their education at the tertiary level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The direct outreach initiative was designed to bring educational opportunities closer to communities in areas facing geographical challenges. The selected participants come from various villages and districts across Boven Digoel, each with the opportunity to pursue further education and develop skills for their future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Ardiansyah, reaching out directly to communities is an important part of the company\u2019s approach to expanding access to education, particularly for young people living in remote areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe hope this program will be an initial step for participants to improve their capabilities, acquire relevant skills, and eventually contribute to their communities, regions, and the plantation industry. For us, human resource development is a long-term investment whose benefits are expected to be felt not only by the participants but also by the communities in their places of origin,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The scholarship program is designed to combine academic learning with practical work experience. Through this approach, participants will gain knowledge of the plantation sector while developing professional skills relevant to the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the first two years, participants will undertake education and training in plantation-related fields. In the third year, they will complete a one-year on-the-job training program, allowing them to gain direct experience in a professional working environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Upon completing the education and practical training stages in accordance with the program\u2019s requirements, participants will be appointed as employees. The scheme is intended to connect access to education with skills development and sustainable career opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the 25 selected participants, the scholarship represents more than financial support for education. It also offers an opportunity to broaden their knowledge, build independence, and prepare for professional careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The program marks the first scholarship cohort for Indigenous Papuans organized by PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero). Classes are scheduled to begin in Yogyakarta on October 26, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The journey from Boven Digoel to Yogyakarta will mark a new chapter for the participants as they leave their hometowns to pursue education and develop their potential. They will embark on this journey carrying the hopes of their families and communities while preparing to enter the workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of the company\u2019s Social and Environmental Responsibility program, the scholarship initiative reflects PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara\u2019s efforts to contribute to community development in areas where it operates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company views sustainable development as extending beyond business activities to include improving human resource quality and expanding opportunities for local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through the initiative, the company aims to generate long-term social benefits by making education a pathway to greater opportunities and stronger capabilities among young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The seven-day outreach across districts in Boven Digoel formed an important part of this effort, bringing educational opportunities closer to young people in remote communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the first cohort preparing to begin their studies in Yogyakarta, the 25 Indigenous Papuan youth are taking an important step toward building their futures. The program is expected to help them develop valuable skills, pursue professional careers, and contribute to the development of their home communities, South Papua, and Indonesia\u2019s plantation industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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