Jakarta, December 5, 2016 – Avian Brands, through one of its brands, Avitex Wall Paint, launched an online scholarship program titled “Online Scholarship Competition (OSC) with Avitex” in early September 2016. This first online undergraduate (S-1) scholarship competition program in Indonesia is a form of Avitex Wall Paint's commitment and social responsibility towards education.
OSC with Avitex is a CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) partnership program between Avitex Wall Paint and MetroTVNews.com as an Avian Brands innovation to foster a great Indonesian generation through the pillar of education.
Novi Christiana, Deputy Marketing Director of Avian Brands, stated, “The selection of education as one of Avian Brands' CSR programs is because education is the most important aspect and a bridge towards a more advanced Indonesian civilization. 'The pillar of education is an investment in building the nation's quality to be ready to face the times,' she emphasized."
Currently, according to Novi, there are still many high school students of equivalent level in Indonesia—especially in rural areas—who are actually high-achievers but cannot continue to higher education due to financial constraints. Meanwhile, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) era demands Indonesian people to be able to compete with Human Resources (HR) from various ASEAN countries. Therefore, Avitex Wall Paint offers the “Online Scholarship Competition with Avitex” program as one of the solutions.
“With OSC with Avitex, all costs will be covered by the organizer for four years. Even the initial enrollment fee is 100% free. Thus, young Indonesians, especially those who are high-achievers but face financial problems, have the opportunity to pursue higher education,” she stated.
Besides successfully advancing the domestic paint industry, Avian Brands also has another main focus: striving to encourage various innovations that have broader benefits for the community. “Through OSC with Avitex, Avian Brands hopes to open opportunities for bright but less fortunate generations to continue to create and produce competitive young Indonesians. 'Tonight at the Awarding Night Online Scholarship Competition with Avitex, 200 undergraduate (S-1) scholarships will be awarded to young Indonesians,' she said."
Compared to 2015, Novi added, the number of program participants grew significantly. While last year the number of participants was only 5,698, this year in 2016 the number of participants reached 28,099. The participants came from various remote areas, such as Tapanuli, West Nusa Tenggara, Aceh, and even Sabang. This indicates that the OSC with Avitex program is indeed highly sought after by students in Indonesia. Moreover, the online scholarship competition format has proven capable of reaching students in regional or remote areas.
As a responsible company with social awareness, Avian Brands does not only focus on the pillar of education. Novi stated that Avian Brands also pays attention to the pillars of health and social environment in its CSR programs.
Facts about “OSC with Avitex 2016”
- OSC is divided into four phases: Registration (September 1 - November 3, 2016); Online Test held simultaneously (November 6, 2016); Announcement of Online Test Results at each campus (November 10, 2016); and Offline Test along with the Announcement of 200 OSC with Avitex Undergraduate (S-1) Scholarship Winners (December 5, 2016).
- There are 10 renowned private universities in Indonesia involved in the OSC with Avitex 2016 program. These ten private universities are from 3 different cities: Jakarta, Bandung, and Yogyakarta. The ten universities are Al-Azhar Indonesia University, Mercu Buana University, Multimedia Nusantara University, Pelita Harapan University, and Trisakti University (Jakarta); National Institute of Technology (ITENAS), Maranatha Christian University, and Telkom University (Bandung); as well as Ahmad Dahlan University and Duta Wacana Christian University (Yogyakarta).
- OSC with Avitex 2016 provides 200 undergraduate (S-1) scholarships that can be competed for by all high school/vocational high school students of equivalent level in Indonesia.
- Prizes that can be obtained by OSC with Avitex 2016 winners are 100% Free Initial Enrollment Fee; Undergraduate (S-1) Scholarship until graduation, up to 8 semesters; Winner Certificate; 10 laptop units for the 10 best-chosen participants.
Winners of the “OSC with Avitex 2016” Program.
The 200 undergraduate (S-1) scholarships for the OSC with Avitex 2016 program were handed over by representatives from 10 universities, witnessed by Avian Brands Deputy Marketing Director Novi Christiana, representatives from MetroTVNews.com, and DIKTI DEPDIKNAS.
Several scholarship recipients felt overwhelmed with emotion and pride, as they were among the 10 best participants. They admitted to being surprised and had sincerely hoped to receive an undergraduate (S-1) scholarship from the OSC with Avitex 2016 program from the beginning.
Amalia Ramadanti, a participant from Tangerang who is entitled to an undergraduate (S-1) scholarship to study at Mercu Buana University, said that her participation in the OSC with Avitex 2016 program was to reduce costs and her parents' burden. "I didn't expect to be one of the best participants. I am very grateful to Avitex and MetroTVNews.com. I hope Avitex continues to progress and that this program can be held again next year," hoped Amalia, who aspires to be a teacher or an accountant.
Another top participant is Evalia Nusaputri. She is entitled to a scholarship in Civil Engineering at Pelita Harapan University and admitted that she initially joined the OSC with Avitex 2016 program just for fun. "But, once I passed the online selection, I became motivated to prepare documents and proceed to the offline test," she said.
According to Evania from Jakarta, her success was a blessing from God. "Of course, this is also thanks to the support and prayers from my parents. I thank Avitex for giving Indonesian children the opportunity to continue to higher education. Hopefully, this program will continue in the future," she said, aspiring to make her parents happy and proud.
Meanwhile, Helena from Batam, another top participant, said she learned about the OSC with Avitex 2016 program from a friend. "This program is really cool, and I am very happy to participate in it. Because programs like this can give us from regional areas the opportunity to pursue studies in big cities," explained Helena, who successfully obtained a scholarship at Telkom University, Bandung.
She hopes that the OSC with Avitex program can be continued in the future. "Because programs like this are very beneficial for Indonesian children. May Avitex become more successful," concluded Helena.
Recipients of 200 OSC with Avitex 2016 Undergraduate (S-1) Scholarships.
Pelita Harapan University, Jakarta
- Irvan Megajayanto
- Michael Aldo Amosen
- Chia Pingky
- Firnandino Wijaya
- Evania Nusaputri Handojo
- Joshua Satria Jayanegara
- Nikita Devy Haryono
- Eiffel Gautama Japar
- Marcelino Caesar Pirade
- Christy Caroline
- Mohammad Farhan Alfathan
- James Pangkiey
- Mahasin Raihan Farras
- Aditya Pratama Nugraha Akbar
- Jason Nimrod Joshua Situmeang
- Verren Christy
- Elisabhet Dian Anggraini
- Antoni
- Aletheio Hodos Siregar
- Ariel Dimitri Alejandro
Duta Wacana Christian University, Yogyakarta
- Kristina Damayanti Panjaitan
- Tasya Natalia Pangestika
- Chrisnasareta Gianica Audrya
- Amelia Gita Andreani
- Yuliana Chintya Dewi
- Chatarina Melati Sekar
- Felisa Febriola Santoso
- Crystallin Hadiwinota
- Alexandra Ngaisia Sede
- Nur Khakiki
- Aldi Riawan
- Valent Christian Paskalis
- Cyntia Kumalasari
- I Gusti Agung Yoga
- Alexander Mahadarta,
- Arimatea Aruaini
- Kezia Marcellova Glory
- Diana Omega Santi
- Lia Erisca Debbyanti
- Rico Gusjakal
Maranatha University, Bandung
- Ade Gita Christin
- Alfa Omega Bani Sabathino
- Aracely Josephine
- Cassie Michelle
- David Petra
- Cindy Oktaviana
- Elfira Siska
- Eunike Dewanggasani Widya Sesanti
- Florence Joanna Emerald
- Steven Rumanto
- Stefanus Hermawan
- Puja Trisela Purba
- Olivia Tiara
- Natalia Caroline
- Maria Anastasia
- Krissanti Fransisca Ribenty
- Joan Amelinda
- Ilham Firmansyah
- Beven Heynara
- Fauzan Hanif Mujahidin
Mercu Buana University, Jakarta
- Amalia Ramadanti
- Adinda Viola
- Assyfa Bita Rifi
- Gerzha Hayat
- Andika Bisma
- Zulfa Sabila
- Feizal Reza
- Alicia Maria
- Siti Mairah
- Arum Sekar Yanti
- Tsalsa Arbadiennaya
- Hanny Sekar Utami
- Hanni Yolina
- Nadia Zhafirah
- Aldi Rifa'i
- Khadijah Samad
- Rifki Alif Al Habib
- Fitriana Dewi Setyaningrum
- Anastasia Sekar Anggorokasih
- Ivanka Febrian
Ahmad Dahlan University, Yogyakarta
- Aulia Muftiana Rasyid
- Balya Elfata
- Ivo Oktaviano
- Muhammad Avin Nisvi
- Icha Rizky Amelia
- Deni Ari Saputro
- Faizarrohman Muhammad
- Tuti Nuruli Adha
- Nidaan Khofiyya
- Feni Wiji Rahayu
- Endang Subekti
- Yosi Sulastri
- Maya Kinasih
- Kris Dania Alawiyah
- Nadia Rahmatika
- Fani Aditya
- M. Nur Arifin
- Ahmad Zaky Amiruddin
- Sylphide Erste Mareztha
- Tiffany Rizka Ariandi
Multimedia Nusantara University, Jakarta
- Avelina Lusika
- Ricky Yantho
- Iffayabiyan
- Jessica Wijaya
- Philipus Valentino
- Eliana Fransisca
- Arrinal Sholifaduq
- Jimmy Bramastya
- Titiana Agnes
- Aswin Candra
- Hannatassia
- Adryansyach Prasetya
- Anastasya Zein
- Damar Galih Maulida
- Melina Setya Ningrum
- Hans Christian
- Caroline
- Cifran
- Cristiano Surya
- Axcell Bramashta Chandr
National Institute of Technology (ITENAS), Bandung
- Luhur Himantara
- Ratriani Retno Wardani
- Putri Novitasari
- Mega Yull
- Devin Halim
- Nisa Nisrina Salsabila
- Mia Gladyssia
- Sakinah Inavatur
- Ahmad Sabilil
- Sekar Arum Ambarwati
- Ikhwan Khoerul
- Annisa Intan
- Putu Cathay
- Bilqis Lasha Rosma
- Muhammad Hasan Febrianto
- Regitawati Putri
- Mohammad Anthoni
- Yovi Alyo
- Dewi Ika Pratiwi
- Bintang Putra Damaryani
Telkom University, Bandung
- Kurnia Kusumaningrum
- Bima Chandra Arisandi
- Shintya Della Permana
- Hasna Afifah
- Nandhika Shafa Purwina
- Jane Claudia
- Carissa Nathania
- Rezqy Dwikara Goratama
- Ivena Fristiana Audia
- Fena Nabila
- Matthew Christianto
- Pandu Setiabudi Utama
- Piko Permata Ilham
- Ahmad Fauzi
- Rahmat Zayd Sukma
- Helena Keicya Fenina
- Ferio Brahmana
- Dian Shafira Khairunnisa
- Salma Nur Azizah
- Muhammad Hanif
Al Azhar Indonesia University, Jakarta
- Yati Anisa Rowl
- Ahmad Idris
- Jasmine Devina Arviani
- Hana Salsabila
- Risa Murwahyuni
- Yulinda Puspita Ningtrisna
- Panji Nur Viansyah
- Carissa Sheryl Almira
- Ragsa Endahas Ahmad
- Suka Dewi Fortuna
- Siti Saniyah Kohar
- Farah Firstarianto
- Aniswatun Khasanah
- Mohammad Dimas Fariz
- Muhammad Misbhakudin
- Hanifah Nida Firdaus
- Tisti Dewi Prajna
- Shelita Nisya
- Alif Faturrahman
- Mutiara Nur Shafira
Trisakti University, Jakarta
- Tasya Oemar
- Dicky Wijaya
- Khairani Kusumaningtyas
- Gahssani Aulinnisa
- Ferditua Harley
- Yuliana Cahya
- Gabriela fortunatus
- Clara Alverina
- Rina Wulandari
- Nabila
- Savira Salsabila
- Faldo Lohanda Setiawan
- Anasthesia Karunia
- Nurus Sa'adah
- Dimas Mulya
- Ilham Adi Perdana
- Destri ayu Larasati
- Mega Dian Maria
- Muhammad Haryo Murti
- Dara Faisha Azzura
