Saturday, October 11, 2025 – The event began at 7:45 a.m. WIB and was attended by the board of directors, founders, university BPHs, and 1,000 new scholarship recipients from 35 state universities across Indonesia. KSE Chairman Adrian Karim Januar emphasized the foundation’s commitment to strengthening an empowering education ecosystem. The 2025–2026 KSE scholarship program presents a holistic approach through various self-development workshops, covering growth mindset, time management, and role-based learning to prepare students for the professional world.
“We will continue to develop programs to prepare students to face academic and career challenges with knowledge, experience, and social awareness,” he said.
Best KSE Association 2024–2025
• 1st Place: Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University
• 2nd Place: Tadulako University
• 3rd Place: State Islamic University of North Sumatra
The awards were presented by Christanto Pranata, Rendi Seftian, and Adrian Karim Januar to the winning representatives.
Special Hour with F. Chapman Taylor
In the session “Embracing Changes through Work, Life, and Indonesia,” F. Chapman Taylor (KSE Board of Trustees) and Rizal B. Prasetijo (KSE Co-Founder) shared reflections on KSE’s journey since its inception.
Regarding the Origins and Values of KSE, Mr. Rizal recounted how the scholarship idea emerged from the concerns of high-achieving but financially challenged students at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Indonesia (FEUI) in 1984. Eight friends who founded KSE were determined to create a scholarship so students could focus on their studies without having to work. Since then, 80% of KSE recipients have seen an increase in their GPAs. “Education is the key to opening opportunities and broadening horizons,” Chapman said.
KSE’s Four Core Values: confidence, integrity, networking, and a growth mindset.
Technology & AI: Mr. Chapman emphasized the importance of technological literacy. “Change is constant. Use AI as a tool, don’t let it control you.”
Finance & Investment: Mr. Rizal emphasized the importance of early financial literacy, alluding to the 1998 financial crisis when KSE had to adapt and seek alternative funding. Chapman was a key donor who helped expand the scholarship program
Next, Inspirational Alumni Stories, the session “Dilemma or Direction? Turning Challenges into Opportunities” will feature:
• Wiwid Syahdiyah Sugiarti – Entrepreneur, KSE USU Alumni
• Arif Mulizar – Corporate Communication PT Pertamina NRE, KSE UNPAD Alumni
• Dr. Didi Saputra Ramang, Sp.OT, FICS, AIFO-K – Orthopedic Specialist, KSE UI Alumni
Hosted by Hilya Fuady Fuadi (a KSE UNDIP alumnus), the three shared important values after graduating from KSE. Wiwid emphasized the importance of networking and sharing, Arif highlighted integrity and organizational experience, while Dr. Didi emphasized that success is measured by its benefits to others.
The event closed with a photo session with all the speakers and moderators.
