IPB University Launches Journalism Scholarship Program, Offering Full and Partial Scholarships
IPB University has launched the Journalism Scholarship Program as part of its efforts to strengthen national journalism capacity. This program is designed to provide broader access to education for media professionals seeking to pursue graduate studies (master’s degree/S2), while also enhancing the quality of public communication based on science, innovation, and sustainable development.
IPB University Rector, Dr Alim Setiawan Slamet, explained that the Journalist Scholarship program is designed as a national capacity-building partnership through a flexible, collaborative, and sustainable educational framework.
“With support from research, national and international networks, and applied learning, IPB provides a relevant academic environment to address future development challenges,” he said during the launch of the Journalist Scholarship for national media editors in chief at Kafe Sangra, IPB’s Baranangsiang Campus (5/25).
He added that collaboration between universities and the media is a strategic step toward building a healthy and sustainable communication ecosystem.
“IPB University believes that quality information is the foundation for a smart, democratic, and globally competitive society,” he said.
The IPB Journalist Scholarship Program offers full scholarship (limited availability) and partial scholarship funding options.
Here is the list of 10 master’s programs offered:
- Agricultural and Rural Development Communication
- Digital Communication and Media
- Natural Resources and Environmental Management
- Small and Medium Enterprise Development
- Agro-Maritime Logistics
- Applied Climatology
- Regional Development Management
- Management Science
- Resource and Environmental Economics
- Management and Business
The Rector stated that through this program, IPB University aims to produce graduates capable of becoming competent, ethical public communicators and media managers who are public interest oriented and adaptable to information disruption.
They are expected to promote the production of high-quality, independent, and responsible content while strengthening synergy among media, government, academia, and the private sector.
Additionally, this program contributes to strengthening the nation’s information resilience by cultivating human resources capable of addressing the challenges of misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda in the digital age.
“Graduates of this master’s program will be part of a strategic solution to enhance the quality of information, development communication, and the nation’s information resilience,” the Rector emphasized.
Program registration is open until June 19, 2026, via the official portal admisi.ipb.ac.id. The selection process is designed to be transparent, professional, and accessible, ranging from online registration and administrative screening to exams and interviews. (Rz) (IAAS/EXC)
