Jakarta, Oct. 22 -- The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, together with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Presidential Staff Office, is collaborating to provide Rp3.8 billion (US$222 thousand) in scholarship funds for high-achieving athletes.

In the initial phase, the scholarships will be granted to 200 outstanding athletes.

"President Prabowo Subianto has instructed that priority be given to athletes, particularly those who have achieved significant success," said Secretary General of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Togar M. Simatupang, in Jakarta on Wednesday.

He explained that the scholarship program is not only a government initiative to support athletes' education but also a w...