Dompu, September 23, 2024: PT Sumbawa Timur Mining (STM), a copper exploration project operating under the 7th Generation Contract of Work (CoW) in Hu’u Sub-district, Dompu Regency, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province, is once again holding an achievement scholarship program for Dompu Regency students. This year, STM opens the opportunity for 27 students to join 23 other students who have previously participated in the STM achievement scholarship program. The registration process will open on October 2-11, 2024.
The STM merit scholarship program is intended for students who have academic achievements and prioritizes those who come from underprivileged families. This program aims to ease the cost of tuition fees and increase student motivation to learn in order to create increasingly qualified human resources in Dompu Regency. In last year’s program, STM achievement scholarship recipients came from 18 public and private universities, both located in NTB Province and other regions.
Some of the requirements to receive STM achievement scholarships include being registered as a resident of Dompu Regency; not currently receiving or about to receive scholarships from other institutions; registered as a student at a university recognized by the Ministry of Education and Culture; and preferably for students who come from underprivileged families as evidenced by a certificate from the village government. Prospective achievement scholarship recipients are also required to follow other provisions set by the organizers.
There are several selection stages in this achievement scholarship program which include administrative selection, basic competency test, case study test, and interview. The selected participants will receive tuition assistance, living expenses, and one-time research assistance. In addition, selected students will also receive other benefits in the form of workforce recognition training, English language training, and the development of a network of scholarship recipients and alumni.
STM’s Community Relations Manager, Ulya Defretes, said that the achievement scholarship program is a form of STM’s commitment to supporting the development of human resources in Dompu Regency. “We support Dompu students in various universities so that they are successful in their studies. We hope they can contribute to the development of Dompu Regency in the future with their various skills,” he said.
One of the 2022 STM merit scholarship recipients, Desi Ariyanti, greatly appreciates this community development program in education. “Not only does this program provide important financial support, but it also gives me an amazing opportunity to develop myself academically. Through this scholarship, I can participate in activities that broaden my horizons and skills,” said the student from Rasabou Village, Hu’u Sub-district, who is studying at the University of Mataram.
STM will conduct an online socialization to provide a clearer picture of the achievement scholarship program, which will take place on Tuesday (1/10/2024) at 09.00 WITA. Registration for the socialization and other information can be accessed through the link s.id/beasiswaprestasiPTSTM2024. Students who are interested in participating in this achievement scholarship program can also ask further questions through the company’s communication channels at WhatsApp number: (+62) 813-3908-2360, and e-mail: ptstm_comdev@vale.com.
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About PT Sumbawa Timur Mining
PT Sumbawa Timur Mining (STM) is a joint venture between Eastern Star Resources Pty Ltd (80%), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vale, and PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (20%). STM owns the Hu’u Project, a copper exploration project operating under the 7th Generation Mineral Contract of Work (CoW) in Hu’u District, Dompu Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. The CoW also holds geothermal resources. To explore this potential, the company has completed the Preliminary Survey and Geothermal Exploration Assignment. The CoW area spans 19,260 hectares across Dompu and Bima Regency. STM is continuing its journey to achieve its vision of becoming a world-class copper mining operation supported by renewable energy.
For further information, please contact STM Communications Team.
