The Australia Awards are prestigious, transformational scholarships and short courses offered to emerging leaders for study, research and professional development in Australia
Recently returned alumni enjoy the 360-degree video booth at Gig on the Green Jakarta.
Special Envoy for Indian Ocean Affairs, The Hon Tim Watts MP, and Australian Chargé d’Affaires, Gita Kamath, present the 2025 Australian Alumni Awards, recognising William Sabandar, PhD, as Alumni of the Year, Annette Anhar for Business Innovation, and Professor Alimatul Qibtiyah, PhD, for Promoting Women’s Empowerment and Social Inclusion.
Alumni gather for a group photo during the Halal Bihalal with Australian Alumni hosted by the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia.
Music, fun and togetherness bring the alumni community together at Gig on the Green Jakarta.
Indonesian agriculture leaders participate in the Australia Awards Short Course, ‘Climate-Smart Agriculture for Healthy and Sustainable Food Production’ in Brisbane and Canberra. Delivered by The University of Queensland, the course enhances participants’ capacity to address climate change, improve food security and foster collaboration between Australia and Indonesia.
Scholarship recipients take part in discussions with representatives from Australian universities during the University Information Day, receiving tailored advice on study options, campus life and support services.
LPDP-AAS scholars gather for a group photo in front of a blooming jacaranda tree.
The Australian Ambassador to Indonesia connects with alumni during the Halal Bihalal with Australian Alumni hosted by the Ambassador.
Split-Site Masters Program (SSMP) scholars from Indonesia’s Central Bureau of Statistics celebrate graduation at The University of Western Australia. This distinctive scholarship enables them to study for a year at Universitas Airlangga and another year at The University of Western Australia, earning two Masters degrees.
Alumni and friends enjoy a lively quiz session during the ‘Nobar’ with OzAlum screening in Kupang.
Indonesian professionals complete the Australia Awards Short Course, ‘Pasture, Feed and Water Management Practices to Improve Dairy Livestock Productivity’ with a post-course workshop in Bandung. Delivered by Griffith University, the program connects participants with experts and local farms, strengthening knowledge and networks to advance Indonesia’s dairy sector.
Recently returned alumni engage in a discussion during the Reintegration Workshop in Jakarta, exploring goal setting, action planning and ways to navigate reverse culture shock.
Alumni pose for a group photo with the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia during ‘Nobar’ with OzAlum in Medan, part of the Festival Sinema Australia Indonesia.
The Australian Ambassador to Indonesia takes a wefie with alumni during an Alumni Networking Dinner in Kupang.
A group photograph features scholarship recipients alongside partners and organizers at the Pre-Departure Training Enrichment Week 2026.
Alumni and friends enjoy a relaxed outdoor film screening at Bogor Botanical Gardens during Screen on the Green, part of the Festival Sinema Australia Indonesia.
Our Split-Site Masters Program (SSMP) scholars from Indonesia’s Central Bureau of Statistics celebrate graduation at the Adelaide University. This distinctive scholarship program enables them to spend a year studying at IPB University and another year at Adelaide University, earning two masters degrees.
Australia Awards scholars from Indonesia gather at a networking event hosted by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Perth. The event provides a platform for exchanging ideas and connecting with scholars worldwide.
ILLA Ambassador Deisya Maulida Al Hamid poses for a group photo with students and Indonesian teacher Zacky Zakaria at Canberra Grammar School after showcasing bakwan jagung and pisang coklat.
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs inaugurates the “70 Years, 70 Faces: Australian Alumni in Indonesia” Photo Exhibition. The exhibition showcases more than 70 outstanding alumni from various backgrounds who are making a positive impact in their communities and shaping the future of Indonesia. They represent the extensive network of over 200,000 Australian alumni spread across Indonesia.
The Australian Consulate-General in Surabaya hosts its inaugural Gig on the Green, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations between Australia and Indonesia. The event brings together Australian alumni and friends for an unforgettable evening of music and memories.
During the inauguration of the "70 Years, 70 Faces: Australian Alumni in Indonesia" Photo Exhibition, the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs engages in a delightful conversation with two original Colombo Plan scholars, Dr Jonathan Parapak and Dr Koesmarihati Koesnowarso.
The Australia Awards Scholarships are more than a qualification, they are a life-changing experience (Photo courtesy of Victoria University).
Scholarship recipients of the Split-Site Masters Program (SSMP) enjoy their time together in Australia. Through the SSMP, these change agents have the opportunity to spend a year studying at a university in Indonesia, and another year at a university in Australia (photo courtesy of the University of Adelaide).
The Australia Awards offer a world-class education in a friendly and safe multicultural society, with the opportunity to make links with Australia’s public, private, academic and NGO networks (Photo courtesy of The University of Adelaide).
Three aspiring women at Sydney Harbour Bridge during the Organisational Leadership and Management Practices for Disabled People’s Organisations Short Course.
Indonesian scholars gather at the Australia Awards’ Mid-Year event held in Perth, where they can grow their networks and make connections with scholars from other countries (photo courtesy of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade).
The Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships that provide you with high-quality educational experiences at world-class universities (Photo courtesy of Bond University).
The Australia Awards offer a world-class education in a friendly and safe multicultural society, with the opportunity to make links with Australia’s public, private, academic and NGO networks (Photo courtesy of The University of New South Wales).
The Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships that provide you with high-quality educational experiences at world-class universities (Photo courtesy of Flinders University).
The Australia Awards offer a world-class education in a friendly and safe multicultural society, with the opportunity to make links with Australia’s public, private, academic and NGO networks (Photo courtesy of Griffith University).
The Australia Awards Scholarships are more than a qualification, they are a life-changing experience (photo courtesy of the University of New England).
The Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships that provide you with high-quality educational experiences at world-class universities (Photo courtesy of The University of Western Australia).
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Featured VideoIn Episode 29 of the #OzAlum Podcast, host Fitrah Ningsih speaks with Australia Awards alumna Saraswati Siahaan about her experience studying a Masters of Climate Change at ANU and how it shaped her approach to climate and environmental challenges.
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