Yogyakarta, October 7, 2026 – As a form of appreciation for the academic achievements and dedication of its students, the Korean Language and Culture (BKK) Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again held a scholarship handover ceremony on Wednesday, 7 Oct 2026. This event included the awarding of the Komitrando Scholarship, the KAGAMA Korea Scholarship, as well as the handover of Korean History books for new students of the 2026 cohort.
The event was warmly opened with welcoming remarks from the Head of the BKK UGM Study Program, Mr. Achmad Rio Dessiar, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., followed by an appreciation speech from Ms. Irene as the representative of Komitrando.
Entering the first main agenda, the Komitrando Scholarship certificates, which serve as educational assistance, were directly handed over by Mr. Ahn Gyeong Hwan, the representative of Komitrando. This scholarship was awarded to two outstanding female students, namely:
- Azzahra Ika Novitasari (IPK 3.68)
- Allysa Fadhia Pramudita (IPK 3.82)
Following the certificate handover, both scholarship recipients shared their impressions and messages, expressing their commitment to continually maximize their academic potential thanks to this educational support.
The event then proceeded with the handover of the KAGAMA Korea Scholarship, presented by Mr. Achmad Rio Dessiar, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Mr. Suray Agung Nugroho, S.S., M.A., Ph.D., and Mr. Andri Saefudin, B.A., M.A. On this occasion, the scholarship was awarded to 10 outstanding BKK UGM students with highly commendable academic scores. The following is the list of the ten KAGAMA Korea Scholarship recipients:
- Rahadita Sekar Dea Alita (GPA 3.71)
- Layla Maryam Al-Muqaddas (GPA 3.70)
- Nadya Ammara Naura ADN (GPA 3.69)
- Nurhalima Ayunda Khoiriyya (GPA 3.79)
- Carissa Nura Firdaus (GPA 3.76)
- Salma Hayati Kurniasari (GPA 3.74)
- Paula Maureen Christella (GPA 3.69)
- Alvi Aulia Rachmi (GPA 3.97)
- Claudia Keishia Piji Swastika (GPA 3.92)
- Baiq Virnieza Muthia (GPA 3.92)
In addition to the scholarship awards, the event also facilitated the literature needs of the new students. Mr. Suray Agung Nugroho, S.S., M.A., Ph.D. symbolically handed over the Korean History Book to Dylan as the cohort leader, representing his peers from the 2026 cohort. The provision of this book is intended to serve as valuable knowledge and a reference for the new students’ academic journey ahead.
Not only to the new students, Mr. Achmad Rio Dessiar, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., as the Head of the BKK Study Program, also presented the Korean History Book to the Komitrando representatives, Mr. Ahn Gyeong Hwan and Ms. Irene.
Furthermore, the series of events was concluded with a group photo session involving the lecturers, KOMITRANDO representatives, scholarship recipients, and the entire 2026 cohort. Congratulations to the recipients of the Komitrando and KAGAMA Korea Scholarships! Hopefully, this support provides immense benefits and motivates all other BKK UGM students to remain enthusiastic in achieving brilliant accomplishments.
(Salwa Aulia)
