Agricultural University Scholarship

 

The upcoming problem of an aging farmer population across the world is most certainly concerning in terms of ensuring successful and efficient food production in the future. Fewer younger generations choose to work for the agriculture because of limited resources of materials and education.

Green School Foundation is taking the initiative in order to attract younger demographics towards agriculture by providing university scholarships and professional development in the area of agriculture and food security.

Program Purpose:

Provide the youth agricultural education and innovative learning experience that teaches cutting-edge farming solutions for them to become the next generation of conscious farmers.

Program Goals:

Provide full-ride university scholarships to children of farmers in underserved communities
Build a community of young farmers exploring the earning potential of becoming a successful and established farming expert
Co-contribute solutions to future-proof food supply, agricultural growth and environmental sustainability

Our University Partners

FULL RIDE
SCHOLARSHIP

Tuition for eight semesters
Living costs
Learning facilities
Development programs
Scientific research and exam
Final year activities

FINAL YEAR RESEARCH
SCHOLARSHIP

Scientific research costs
KKN/intership/on the job training costs
English learning and examinations
Graduation/related activities

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Meet Our Scholars

Full-Ride Scholars

Genta Agastia

Genta Agastia
2023

Gede Saka

Gede Saka
2024

Ketut Dea

Ketut Dea
2024

Angelina Sitohang

Angelina Sitohang
2025

Brameldon Mayaut

Brameldon Mayaut
2025

Kadek Sintya

Kadek Sintya
2025

Final Year Research Scholars

Ngurah Prabha

Ngurah Prabha
2024

Intan Pujawati

Intan Pujawati
2025

Andro Kette

Andro Kette
2025

David Kusuma

David Kusuma
2025

Genta Agastia

Genta Agastia
Bali
Agribusiness, Udayana University

Born in Tampaksiring, Genta grew up in a farming community surrounded by rice fields and a family rooted in agriculture. His parents are full-time farmers, and his father is a local champion who has encouraged the shift toward fully organic rice farming in their village. Witnessing the rapid conversion of farmland into hotels and villas, Genta has committed to preserving local agriculture.
His interest in farming grew naturally from his childhood experiences. Genta often experiments with different planting methods and varieties, including his recent project of building a kitchen garden at home. He hopes to share these learnings with other villagers and inspire more farmers to adopt sustainable practices.
Balancing strong academic performance with hands-on agricultural skills, Genta aims to expand his skills and one day manage his family's farm independently. His goal is to help improve his family's livelihood while contributing to the resilience of his community's farming traditions.

Gede Saka

Gede Saka
Bali
Agribusiness, Udayana University

Saka spent his early years in Denpasar before his family returned to Baturiti to manage their family vegetable farm, one of the few remaining in the area. Growing up surrounded by farming, he developed a deep curiosity for agriculture and a habit of teaching himself new skills through constant experimentation and research.
Well regarded within his local farming community, Saka and his family often share practical knowledge on self-developed fertilizers, farming techniques, and market trends. He is also active in Indonesia's wider agricultural networks, using social media to exchange insights and experiences with farmers across the country.
Driven by innovation, Saka has built his own IoT-based water sprinkler system and hopes to expand it further. His commitment to organic farming has also enabled him to supply to one of Bali's well-known hotels, Potato Head.
After graduation, Saka hopes to scale his family farm, support the agribusiness needs of farmers around him, and become an active contributor to Indonesia's broader agricultural community.

Ketut Dea

Ketut Dea
Bali
Agribusiness, Udayana University

Dea grew up with her family and sisters in a farming community in North Lampung, where large areas of land are commonly cultivated for corn, rice, and cassava. With both parents working as full-time farmers, Dea spent her childhood closely involved in daily farm and household activities.
Inspired by the potential of her family's land and the broader opportunities in agriculture, Dea chose to study Agribusiness. Her family entrusted her with a portion of their farmland to experiment with new practices, encouraging her curiosity and hands-on learning. She is particularly interested in exploring farming methods from different regions and adapting the best practices to her farm back home.
To put her studies into practice, Dea recently launched a small business selling healthy steamed foods. This initiative has gained strong support from her lecturers, and several farmers have even offered to supply her products.
In the future, Dea hopes to continue developing her family farm and contribute innovative ideas that strengthen the agricultural community around her back home.

Angelina Sitohang

Angelina Sitohang
South Sumatra
Agroecotechnology, Udayana University

Born and raised in Tebing Tinggi, South Sumatera, Angel grew up in a farming household that inspired her interest in agriculture. Through her studies, she has explored topics such as pest identification and sustainable farming methods, which strengthened her passions for environmentally responsible production.
Angel is excited to apply these skills directly on her family's farmland and contribute to more sustainable practices back home. With an aptitude in research, she aims to specialize in plant pathology and crop diseases, and eventually establish an agriculture-based enterprise that can support and empower her community.

Brameldon Mayaut

Brameldon Mayaut
Maluku
Agroecotechnology, Udayana University

Growing up in Masohi, Maluku, Edon was introduced to agriculture at an early age through his mother, a vocational high school teacher and small-scale farmer. Since primary school, he has been actively involved in tending their household farm, shaping his passion for agriculture and community development.
Edon is especially drawn to innovation. He's exploring ideas such as simple tools to measure soil nutrients, and dreams of building a greenhouse integrated with smart farming technologies.
With a growing interest in entrepreneurship, Edon hopes to combine practical farming experiences with new knowledge and skills. His goal is to become a successful farmer and eventually support his mother in strengthening their family farmland.

Kadek Sintya

Kadek Sintya
Bali
Food Technology and Agricultural Products, Warmadewa University

From Klungkung, Bali, Sintya grew up close to agriculture through her grandfather, who is a farmer. Inspired by her family's roots, she now manages a small rosella garden at home, where she experiments with growing and processing rosella into value-added products.
Driven by her interest in innovation and entrepreneurship, Sintya has started her own small business producing rosella tea. She is constantly researching and testing different varieties of combinations to improve the quality and flavor of her products.
Sintya's long-term vision is to transform her home garden into a sustainable, value-added business. She hopes to develop products that not only enhance the economic potential of agricultural harvests, but also provide meaningful benefits for consumers.

Ngurah Prabha

Ngurah Prabha
Bali

Prabha was born and raised in Tabanan coming from a family of farmers who practice biodynamic and organic agriculture. Throughout his studies, he has been an active and high-achieving student, earning national and international recognition for his research and innovations such as winning a National Essay Competition on circular agriculture and receiving a Silver Medal at the World Invention Technology Expo for developing an eco-friendly detergent made from pineapple peel and mangrove leaves.
As our first scholarship program alumnus, Prabha's final research explored pesticide residues in soil and earthworm droppings across organic and conventional vegetable farms in Tabanan. Through his findings, he aims to help farmers better understand how different farming methods affect soil health and the wider farm ecosystem.
Prabha hopes to pursue higher education and gain hands-on experience focusing on soil health. His goal is to bring back new knowledge and skills to support the development and scaling of sustainable farming practices in Indonesia.

Intan Pujawati

Intan Pujawati
Bali
Agroecotechnology, Udayana University

From Tabanan, Bali, Intan is a dedicated and high-achieving student. Known for her diligence and active involvement in youth agriculture, she has earned several achievements, including being appointed by the Ministry of Agriculture as a youth farmer representative for Bali.
Intan's research focuses on entomology, particularly biotechnology for insect pest management. She aims to provide practical insights on pest prevention and mitigation that can support farmers in improving crop health and productivity.
Together with her friends, Intan represented Indonesia in a regional competition involving countries across Asia. They presented a solution to industrial, agricultural, and domestic wastewater issues, using an interactive game to socialize their approach.
Intan hopes to continue her studies at a higher level and share her knowledge, skills, and research findings with fellow students and young farmers. She is passionate about empowering the next generation of agricultural practitioners through education, innovation, and community engagement.

Andro Kette

Andro Kette
East Nusa Tenggara
Agroecotechnology / Mahasaraswati University

Born in Kalebu Dawara, East Nusa Tenggara, Andro has a strong interest in sustainable farming solutions that make use of local resources. His research focuses on plant protection and using natural materials, with the goal of identifying a biopesticide model made from locally available plants.
He is also passionate about reducing agricultural waste and plans to experiment with producing biochar and briquettes when he returns home. Andro hopes these small-scale demonstrations can serve as proof of concept for farmers back home, encouraging them to adopt new and more sustainable practices.
After graduation, he aims to work in a national-level agricultural company or organization, where he can continue contributing to practical, community-focused, grassroots innovations that support farming communities.

David Kusuma

David Kusuma
Bali
Food Technology and Agricultural Products / Warmadewa University

From Denpasar, Bali, David is a creative young manufacturer with a growing reputation in agricultural product development. Over the years, he has created several innovations that have earned awards, reflecting his motivation and commitment to solving real-world challenges through practical solutions.
David's research focuses on the utilization of food-processing byproducts, an area he believes holds immense potential for reducing waste and creative new value. His research explores the development of bioplastic for food packaging made from these byproducts, with the goal of identifying a sustainable and affordable model that can benefit both producers and consumers.
In the long run, David plans to further refine and scale his innovations after graduation. He hopes to develop his products into a well-established solution, contributing to a more sustainable food system while inspiring other young innovators in agriculture and manufacturing.

Our Mentors

Coming from diverse fields and experiences, our mentors support scholars toward a shared goal of sustainable agriculture. They guide scholars with practical insight, encouragement, and real-world understanding.

I.B. Agung Gunarthawa
Founder of Samsara Living Museum
Expertise: Sustainable Tourism, Balinese Culture and Wisdom, Agribusiness.

Agung Wedhatama
Co-Founder of Petani Muda Keren
Expertise: Agribusiness (Export), Community Empowerment and Development, Value Chain.

Putu Wirmayani
Ankara Psychology Center
Expertise: Self-Development and empowerment.