February 25, 2026 | 07:26 am
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The scholarship from the Indonesian Education Fund Management Agency (LPDP) is currently a hot topic among the public. This institution, which originates from the State Budget, has successfully provided higher education opportunities for various segments of society, including several public figures from Indonesia. They have pursued studies at various renowned universities around the world with diverse fields of study, ranging from public policy to economics.
Here are the 10 Indonesian celebrities who have received LPDP scholarships:
Actress Maudy Ayunda reading the original letters of Kartini in a performance titled 'Terbitlah Terang: Pembacaan Surat dan Gagasan Kartini' at the National Museum, Jakarta, April 21, 2025. Tempo/Ilham Balindra
1. Maudy Ayunda
Singer and actress Maudy Ayunda pursued her master's studies through a joint degree (MD/MA) program at Stanford University, the United States. She pursued a combined MD/MA program (Master of Business Administration and Master of Education).
Tasya Kamila/Photo: Instagram/Tasya Kamila
2. Tasya Kamila
Former child singer Tasya Kamila also pursued her master's studies at Columbia University, the United States. She pursued a Master of Public Administration (MPA) at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). Tasya undertook the two-year program, delving into public policy and the environment.
Isyana Sarasvati/Photo: Instagram/Isyana Sarasvati
3. Isyana Sarasvati
Musician Isyana Sarasvati is known for her classical music education abroad. She previously pursued education at the Royal College of Music, United Kingdom. Isyana pursued a Master of Music program with a concentration in performance. The study took place over about two years. She is often associated as one of the public figures who has received educational scholarships from the government.
Singer Gita Gutawa completed her master's degree at the London School of Economics and Political Science in the UK in 2015. The daughter of Indonesian composer, Erwin Gutawa had previously completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Birmingham. Instagram/@gitagutawa
4. Gita Gutawa
Singer and composer Gita Gutawa pursued her master's degree at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
She pursued a Master of Science program in economics and public policy. The duration of her study was about 1-2 years. After her studies, Gita was active in the field of social entrepreneurship and education.
Actress Acha Septriasa attended the Indonesian Film Festival 2025 at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta, November 20, 2025. Tempo/Martin Yogi Pardamean
5. Acha Septriasa
Acha is an LPDP alumna who pursued her studies at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Malaysia, majoring in Mass Communication.
The LPDP scholarship itself is an educational funding program from the Indonesian government aimed at producing outstanding human resources. The presence of public figures as recipients of this scholarship also shows that the entertainment and academic worlds can go hand in hand. In addition to enhancing individual capacities, studying abroad also expands international networks and global perspectives that can be brought back for contributions in the country.
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