Study Grants Programme

Good education is of the utmost importance to the development of Papua. To participate fully in civil society and to give direction to one’s future and that of Papua in general demands a variety of capacities and competences. This applies to participation of economic life, the ability to articulate individual rights and interests, and to exercise public, political and executive functions. The possibilities to develop the necessary competences are restricted in Papua and, if present, beyond the reach of the Papuan community. So the potential of the Papuan community is not used or underused.

Investing in the future of Papua

Hapin invests in furthering these capacities and competences, which is an important part of its mission. The Study Grants Programme is one of Hapin’s main activities to support this mission. The programme contributes to the creation of Papuan leadership and professionalism by granting higher education scholarships to promising students, who otherwise could not afford the study. Grants are given to Papuans studying in Papua or other parts of Indonesia. Gender balance is policy, but in practice more female than male students are supported. The studies should contribute to Papuan society, f or example Geology, Forestry, Agricultural Science, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Computer Science, Physics, Nursing and Medicine.

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