Tanoto Scholarship for Undergraduate Degree in China

Tanoto Foundation proves its commitment to education by collaborating with some universities in Asia. They include reputable universities including in China, where many young people pursue education to gain high quality professional skills and better job opportunities, including students from low-income families. Tanoto Foundation, owned by Indonesian palm oil magnate Sukanto Tanoto, provides scholarships for undergraduate students at this university, helping students getting their degree and attaining better opportunity in the future professional career fields.

Undergraduate scholarship for students at the partner universities is just one of many programs Sukanto routinely provides for students in areas around his company facilities. The foundation also provides financial aids for the teachers to improve the quality of education in the local areas.

Tanoto Scholarship for Communication and Information

As a fast-paced country with rapid development, China always needs high quality human resources to support its development in various fields. Communication and technology are two factors that become main concerns in development, and more high quality graduates with professional skill standard in those fields are very much sought out. Sukanto Tanoto scholarship fund is aimed for undergraduate students in need of financial supports at the partner universities by giving opportunities for students to pursue education in these fields.

The scholarship is also a part of his dedication to educational activities in his philanthropy project, which is a part of his CSR program. This scholarship is for full time education period for undergraduate program, and aimed for students from underprivileged families so they can get equal opportunities in getting good education. He believes that good education, especially basic education, is a key to eradicate poverty and help people gaining success in professional field.

Dedication for Education in China

Sukanto Tanoto has high commitment for education, especially since he is very appreciative for education and never finished school when he was young. Supporting education in local areas surrounding his company’s facilities has become his main aim in CSR programs. After building educational facilities and giving scholarships for Indonesian students, Sukanto also aims to help students in Singapore (where the center of his business is located), and China (where his family came from).

As a fast growing country, China, like Indonesia, needs more professionals especially in communication and technology fields. Sukanto Tanoto’s educational programs (including scholarships) surely fill the gap the government usually leaves in the developing countries. The partner universities have earned favors from Sukanto’s educational programs and sent many of their students to great career fields in various areas after graduation.