BMW Indonesia extends scholarship to Paramadina University post-graduates.

Jakarta.   Three outstanding post-graduate students from the School of Communications and School of Business of Paramadina University have been selected for BMW Indonesia Research and Technology Scholarships.  The scholarships were handed over to Dyah Sulistyorini and Mohamad Nurfahmi Budiarto, both journalists, and Muhammad Makmun in a ceremony held at the post-graduate campus at the Energy Building.

Paramadina is the second university after the University of Indonesia to enter into cooperation for the BMW Indonesia Research and Technology Scholarship, founded in August 2011.  The cooperation agreement was earlier signed by Mr. Ramesh Divyanathan, President Director of BMW Indonesia, and Mr. Anies Baswedan PhD, the Rector of the university.

“Strengthening the local talent pool is one of the pillars of Indonesia’s Economic Masterplan announced by the government earlier this year.  As the world’s largest premium car company for the last 6 years, BMW knows what it takes to keep the company in the lead – a premium talent pool of high performing employees," said Mr. Divyanathan in his speech. 

Divyanathan also said "Through this scholarship program, we offer our contribution in nurturing the talents of Indonesian young leaders who are not only equipped to excel domestically but also have the confidence and the necessary skills to face global challenges. It is with pride that today we are extending our scholarship program by establishing a cooperation with Paramadina, one of the most renowned higher education institutions in the country.”

“Paramadina strives to produce graduates who are not only adept at meeting the challenges posed by the professional world but who also has strong concern on society empowerment. With the support and trust of BMW and others with wholehearted support for this idealism, Paramadina University’s civitas academia feels more enthusiastic and optimistic in welcoming the future." said Mr. Baswedan, Rector of Universitas Paramadina in his speech.

Believes that through education Indonesian people could reach better position socially and economically, Universitas Paramadina with the support of donors since 2008 has granted full undergraduate program scholarships for 223 high school students selected from all around Indonesia and Paramadina Social Responsibility for potential young people who life around Paramadina campus. For graduate program Paramadina initiates scholarships for Journalist and NGO's Activist, the educators for society, as well as future business leaders. 

The BMW Indonesia Research and Technology Scholarship offers full scholarships for qualified, high-achieving post-graduate students form various areas of study, such as engineering, science, business, finance, law and communications, from top universities in Indonesia.  Besides financial support, BMW Indonesia also provides the opportunity for the scholars to participate in programs such as internships, mentoring, networking and workshops.  These allow them to have first-hand experience in learning the culture and philosophy of a world-class multinational corporation.  It also will help scholars in integrating into corporate society, helping them to realize their goals and development direction, and also gradually adjust their mindset and gain self-confidence in becoming future leaders of this country.

BMW Group has consistently strived to become a contributing member of Indonesian society since its establishment in Indonesia in 2001, with a number of communal outreach activities centering on the development of local talent.  BMW Indonesia last year announced its support for the Indonesia Street Children Organization through 2014.  BMW Indonesia also has supported with Kelas Super with Prof Yohanes Surya, with the establishment of the Mobile Learning Center which remains in operation, and the Tsunami Education Park in Aceh.  

BMW Indonesia has also established a state-of-the-art training center at the BSD German Centre since 2004.  With an annual investment of Rp 2 billion, this facility provides training in the area of management, customer services, brand behavior, sales, marketing as well as technical know-how for BMW Indonesia and its dealership staff.  It is one way BMW Group, named the world's leading premium automobile manufacturer and the world's most admired automotive company according to the CNN Fortune survey in 2011, is transferring its international standard of excellence to its Indonesian employees.

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The BMW Group .

The BMW Group is one of the most successful manufacturers of automobiles and motorcycles in the world with its BMW, MINI, Husqvarna Motorcycles  and Rolls-Royce brands. As a global company, the BMW Group operates 25 production and assembly facilities in 14 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

During the financial year 2010, the BMW Group sold 1.46 million cars and more than 110,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax for 2010 was euro 4.8 billion on revenues amounting to euro 60.5 billion. At 31 December 2010, the BMW Group had a workforce of approximately 95,500 employees.

BMW Group Indonesia.

BMW Group Indonesia is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Munich-based Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG in Germany. The establishment of this subsidiary in April 2001 reflects the BMW Group’s confidence in the long-term future of Indonesia.  BMW Indonesia Group activities cover the wholesale of BMW and MINI cars, spare parts and accessories, as well as the overall planning of sales, marketing, after-sales, and related activities in Indonesia. Its dealership network covers 11 new car dealers and 1 used-car dealer spread out in various cities in Indonesia. Selected models of the 3 Series and X1 compact SAV are also assembled in Indonesia by a local partner. More information about BMW Indonesia may be found online at www.bmw.co.id.

Universitas Paramadina.

Universitas Paramadina established in 1998, has been built on foundations of idealism, not merely in response to the business opportunities education provides. A concern for the current state of the nation as well as its future was the driving force behind the initiative to establish this institute of higher learning. This concern was translated into a concrete moral struggle for developing an educated and ethical civil society. Holds Islamic, modern and Indonesian values in high regard, Paramadina encouraged students continually to broaden their knowledge, to gain a deeper understanding of technology and business and to absorb the true meaning of a religious existence.

For further information please contact:

BMW  Group Indonesia

Helena Abidin

Corporate Communications Director

Tel: +62 -21- 2992 3003            

Mobile: +62-816-968 450

Email: maria.h.abidin@bmw.co.id

Roberto Sumabrata
Corporate Communications
Tel : +62-21-2992 3009 ext 21724
Mobile : +62-818-306 307
Email : roberto.sumabrata@bmw.co.id

Universitas Paramadina

Kurniawaty Yusuf, M.Si

Cooperation and Fellowship Director

Email : kurniawaty.yusuf@paramadina.ac.id

Hendriana Werdhaningsih, M.Ds

Public Relations and Marketing Director

Email : div.humas@paramadina.ac.id