LPDP Nurturing Program 2026 – Batch 2
LPDP Nurturing Program 2026 – Batch 2
Calling all aspiring LPDP applicants!
The LPDP Nurturing Program is a comprehensive preparation initiative designed to support prospective LPDP scholarship applicants in strengthening their application quality and readiness. Delivered through a collaboration between Monash University, Australia, Monash University, Indonesia, and StudyFirst, this program brings together academic expertise, practical insights, and personalised guidance.
This program offers comprehensive info sessions, expert-led workshops, interactive discussions, hands-on practice, and personalised mentoring to strengthen participants' test-taking strategies and enhance their readiness for success in the LPDP scholarship selection.
Workshop schedules
Workshop 1 - Substantial selection strategy
A deep dive into understanding LPDP's selection mechanisms and how to align your profile with key criteria.
Date: Saturday 11 July 2026
Time: 2–4pm (Jakarta time)
Speaker: StudyFirst Team
Workshop 2 - Personal statement workshop
Understanding winning LPDP personal statement framework and guidelines by integrating frameworks, such as SMART and STAR, into essay writing.
Date: Sunday 12 July 2026
Time: 2–4pm (Jakarta time)
Speaker: StudyFirst Team
Workshop 3 - CV & contribution essay workshop
Dveloping the relevance of past and recent experiences and creating ideal CV for LPDP applications.
Date: Saturday 18 July 2026
Time: 2–4pm (Jakarta time)
Speaker: StudyFirst Team
Workshop 4 - 1-on-1 essay & interview mentoring
Understanding LPDP interview overview, strategies, and questions and building strong justifications for LPDP interview.
Date:13–31 July 2026
Speaker: StudyFirst Team
Workshop 5 - Scholastic test workshop
Getting familiar with the LPDP scholastic test, condinging scholastic test simulation, and learning strategic approaches to answer the questions.
Date: Saturday 29 August 2026
Time: 2–4pm (Jakarta time)
Speaker: StudyFirst Team
Workshop 6 - Interview workshop
Understanding LPDP interview overview, tips, and tricks as well as mock up interview test and developing strong narratives aligned with LPDP values.
Date: Sunday 13 September 2026
Time: 2–4pm (Jakarta time)
Speaker: StudyFirst Team
Workshop 7 - LPDP awardee sharing session
Reflecting on LPDP awardee's previous experiences and avoiding common mistakes during scholarship preparations.
Date: Sunday 27 September 2026
Time: 2–4pm (Jakarta time)
Speaker: StudyFirst Team
Selection criteria
The program targets 250 carefully selected participants based on the following selection criteria below. Chosen through a collaborative process between Monash University, Australia, Monash University, Indonesia and the StudyFirst team. This exclusive approach ensures that resources are concentrated on high-potential candidates who can maximise the benefits of this intensive preparation.
- Letter of Acceptance (LoA): Applicants must hold either an unconditional LoA (strongly preferred) or a conditional LoA from Monash University (Australia campus or Indonesia campus). Learn more about how to skip the Scholastic Test and get the LoA from Monash University.
- LPDP 2026 application status: Candidates should have either initiated or completed their application for the LPDP Scholarship 2026. Priority is given to those applying in Batch 2 2026. It is recommended to submit the LPDP scholarship once you have joined Workshop 1 and Workshop 2.
- English proficiency: Valid TOEFL, IELTS, or Monash English Proficiency Test (MEPT) certificates meeting the minimum scores set by Monash University, Indonesia or Monash University, Australia (strongly preferred).
- Complete documentation: All documents required by LPDP must be prepared and verified.
- Statement of commitment: A signed commitment letter agreeing to participate in the workshop organised by StudFirst and Monash University. We will send the template to your email.
- Registration deadline: 5 July 2026.
Event Details
- Date:
- 11 July 2026 at 2:00 pm – 27 September 2026 at 4:00 pm
- Venue:
- Hybrid: In-person at Monash University, Indonesia BSD Campus and online via Zoom
- Categories:
- Seminar and Workshop
Description
LPDP Nurturing Program 2026 – Batch 2
Calling all aspiring LPDP applicants!
The LPDP Nurturing Program is a comprehensive preparation initiative designed to support prospective LPDP scholarship applicants in strengthening their application quality and readiness. Delivered through a collaboration between Monash University, Australia, Monash University, Indonesia, and StudyFirst, this program brings together academic expertise, practical insights, and personalised guidance.
This program offers comprehensive info sessions, expert-led workshops, interactive discussions, hands-on practice, and personalised mentoring to strengthen participants' test-taking strategies and enhance their readiness for success in the LPDP scholarship selection.
Workshop schedules
Workshop 1 - Substantial selection strategy
A deep dive into understanding LPDP's selection mechanisms and how to align your profile with key criteria.
Date: Saturday 11 July 2026
Time: 2–4pm (Jakarta time)
Speaker: StudyFirst Team
Workshop 2 - Personal statement workshop
Understanding winning LPDP personal statement framework and guidelines by integrating frameworks, such as SMART and STAR, into essay writing.
Date: Sunday 12 July 2026
Time: 2–4pm (Jakarta time)
Speaker: StudyFirst Team
Workshop 3 - CV & contribution essay workshop
Dveloping the relevance of past and recent experiences and creating ideal CV for LPDP applications.
Date: Saturday 18 July 2026
Time: 2–4pm (Jakarta time)
Speaker: StudyFirst Team
Workshop 4 - 1-on-1 essay & interview mentoring
Understanding LPDP interview overview, strategies, and questions and building strong justifications for LPDP interview.
Date:13–31 July 2026
Speaker: StudyFirst Team
Workshop 5 - Scholastic test workshop
Getting familiar with the LPDP scholastic test, condinging scholastic test simulation, and learning strategic approaches to answer the questions.
Date: Saturday 29 August 2026
Time: 2–4pm (Jakarta time)
Speaker: StudyFirst Team
Workshop 6 - Interview workshop
Understanding LPDP interview overview, tips, and tricks as well as mock up interview test and developing strong narratives aligned with LPDP values.
Date: Sunday 13 September 2026
Time: 2–4pm (Jakarta time)
Speaker: StudyFirst Team
Workshop 7 - LPDP awardee sharing session
Reflecting on LPDP awardee's previous experiences and avoiding common mistakes during scholarship preparations.
Date: Sunday 27 September 2026
Time: 2–4pm (Jakarta time)
Speaker: StudyFirst Team
Selection criteria
The program targets 250 carefully selected participants based on the following selection criteria below. Chosen through a collaborative process between Monash University, Australia, Monash University, Indonesia and the StudyFirst team. This exclusive approach ensures that resources are concentrated on high-potential candidates who can maximise the benefits of this intensive preparation.
- Letter of Acceptance (LoA): Applicants must hold either an unconditional LoA (strongly preferred) or a conditional LoA from Monash University (Australia campus or Indonesia campus). Learn more about how to skip the Scholastic Test and get the LoA from Monash University.
- LPDP 2026 application status: Candidates should have either initiated or completed their application for the LPDP Scholarship 2026. Priority is given to those applying in Batch 2 2026. It is recommended to submit the LPDP scholarship once you have joined Workshop 1 and Workshop 2.
- English proficiency: Valid TOEFL, IELTS, or Monash English Proficiency Test (MEPT) certificates meeting the minimum scores set by Monash University, Indonesia or Monash University, Australia (strongly preferred).
- Complete documentation: All documents required by LPDP must be prepared and verified.
- Statement of commitment: A signed commitment letter agreeing to participate in the workshop organised by StudFirst and Monash University. We will send the template to your email.
- Registration deadline: 5 July 2026.