The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), has once again achieved an outstanding accomplishment at the international level. Five Faperta students successfully passed the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) scholarship program at Yamagata University, Japan. Out of a total of 83 applicants, only 18 participants were accepted, and five of them were students from the Faculty of Agriculture UGM. This achievement serves as tangible proof of the capacity and competitiveness of Faperta students on the global stage.
The five selected students are Nabilla Rachma Kusuma (Undergraduate in Agricultural Microbiology), Yomita Misya (Undergraduate in Agricultural Microbiology), Dinda Maulida Al Adawiyah (Undergraduate in Agricultural Microbiology), Fransisco Yamonaha Harefa (Undergraduate in Soil Science), and Laili Mufarrahah (Master’s in Soil Science). They were guided by competent Faperta UGM lecturers in their respective fields and will conduct research alongside professors from Yamagata University, including Prof. Dr. Toru Watanabe, Associate Prof. Dr. Satoru Sato, and Prof. Dr. Weiguo Cheng.
Through this program, the students will have the opportunity to broaden their academic and cultural horizons, as well as build international scientific networks that will enrich their contributions to the development of agricultural science in the future. Active participation in global programs such as JASSO demonstrates the readiness of Faperta UGM students to address the challenges of modern agriculture that transcend national boundaries.
This accomplishment is not only a source of pride for the institution but also strengthens UGM’s reputation as a university that produces globally competitive graduates. Participation in such international programs is expected to encourage other students to continuously enhance their academic capacity and expand their scientific outlook.
This initiative also aligns with the commitment of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM in supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 2: Zero Hunger, and SDG 1: No Poverty.
Authors : Agrit Kirana Bunda and Muhamad Fathan Mubina
Editor : Desi Utami