Institutions
eSTEP works within the international education ecosystem by supporting institutional collaboration, student pathway development, school outreach, university engagement, scholarship program preparation, and study abroad-related initiatives.
A Growing Portfolio of Education Collaboration
eSTEP has supported a range of institutional and school-related projects involving student preparation, university counseling, international program awareness, delegation visits, scholarship preparation, and education partnership facilitation.
These projects reflect eSTEP’s role as a local education partner that understands both Indonesian student needs and international institutional expectations.
University Engagement
Supporting meetings, webinars, visits, and collaboration discussions between international universities and Indonesian stakeholders.
Government and Scholarship Programs
Supporting preparation, counseling, orientation, and university pathway activities connected to scholarship and ministry-related programs.
School and Community Outreach
Supporting school-facing activities, student engagement, information sessions, and education events.
Institutional Partnership Facilitation
Helping connect education institutions, ministries, universities, and partners for possible academic collaboration.
Clients and Partners
Organizations and institutions connected to eSTEP’s education projects and partnership activities.
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Selected Project Highlights
A snapshot of institutional and school-related initiatives eSTEP has supported across different areas of international education.
Scholarship Program Support
Projects involving scholarship awardees, preparation programs, university counseling, and pre-departure support.
University Partnership Facilitation
Activities connecting international universities with Indonesian ministries, universities, and education stakeholders.
Delegation and Study Tour Support
Support for institutional visits, study tours, collaboration meetings, and delegation arrangements.
School Outreach and Information Sessions
School-facing engagement, university visits, info sessions, and education pathway discussions.
Material and Program Development
Development of preparation materials, program blueprints, roadmaps, and assessment tools for institutional programs.
Education Events and Webinars
Webinars, podcasts, coffee talks, info sessions, mock-up tests, mini courses, and education fair activities.
Institutional Collaboration Timeline
2023
MOSMA Program Support
eSTEP assisted 67 awardees for MOSMA programs connected to five U.S. universities: Rochester Institute of Technology, Temple University, Buffalo State University, Columbia University, and York College of Pennsylvania.
Ministry of Religious Affairs U.S. Delegation Visit
eSTEP arranged and chaperoned a delegation from the Ministry of Religious Affairs for a U.S. visit involving Buffalo State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Columbia University.
Puspresnas BIM Preparation and University Counseling
eSTEP was assigned as a Puspresnas partner for SAT preparation and university counseling for 105 BIM students, including support for applications to U.S. universities.
2024
PPG PhD Awardee Support
eSTEP assisted 30 PPG awardees preparing for PhD programs in U.S. universities for Fall 2024 intake.
MOSMA University Partner Support
eSTEP supported university partner communication connected to MOSMA host universities and helped facilitate interest from U.S. higher education institutions.
Georgetown University Promotional Support in Indonesia
eSTEP supported Georgetown University’s promotional activities in Indonesia through online webinars, coffee talks, and visits to Indonesian higher education institutions.
Pre-Departure and Graduate Program Material Development
eSTEP developed materials for U.S. pre-departure orientation and graduate program preparation, including blueprints for PPG and BIM and student profile assessment for doctorate candidates.
MORA PhD University Counseling
eSTEP assisted MORA PhD awardees through one-on-one university counseling until selected awardees received Letters of Acceptance.
University of Indonesia and Georgetown University Partnership Facilitation
eSTEP helped bridge U.S. and Indonesian higher education institutions to explore possible partnership between Universitas Indonesia and Georgetown University.
Baylor University Indonesia Visit
With eSTEP’s support, Baylor University visited Indonesia and met with Binus High School Simprug and Puspresnas.
U.S. University Cost-Share Discussion Support
eSTEP communicated with Pennsylvania State University and Ohio State University regarding possible cost-share agreements for the PPG PhD program.
Scholarship Provider and U.S. University Collaboration Discussion
eSTEP supported discussions with scholarship providers, including MOEC and MORA, to explore potential collaboration with U.S. universities.
LPDP Affirmation Mini Course and Counseling Support
eSTEP worked with USAID TEMAN LPDP on preparation sessions, presentations, webinars, and one-on-one counseling schedules for LPDP affirmation awardees.
ITB, UNPAR, and Georgetown University Partnership Facilitation
eSTEP facilitated introductions and discussions between Indonesian higher education institutions, including ITB and UNPAR, and Georgetown University.
ESDM, Texas A&M University, and UT Austin Facilitation
eSTEP facilitated engagement between Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and U.S. universities including Texas A&M University and UT Austin.
BIM Social Activities Presentation
eSTEP was invited by Puspresnas to present on social activities for BIM destination planning across four continents.
Indiana University Bloomington School of Education Session
eSTEP facilitated a platform for Indiana University Bloomington’s School of Education programs to meet with Indonesian students in Jakarta.
U.S. University Outreach for Scholarship Collaboration
eSTEP contacted 17 U.S. universities to introduce ministry scholarship programs, with selected universities continuing discussions with scholarship providers.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Indonesia Opportunity Support
eSTEP assisted Worcester Polytechnic Institute in exploring opportunities in Indonesia, including discussion around a 2+2 program and cost-share agreement.
Visa Information Session for Scholarship Programs
eSTEP supported a visa information session for affirmation and MORA program participants, covering J-1 and F-1 visa information.
PPG and MORA Awardee University Placement Support
eSTEP assisted PPG and MORA awardees with U.S. university placement and application support across selected universities.
Johns Hopkins University MBA and Business Programs Session
eSTEP facilitated a platform for Johns Hopkins University MBA and business programs to meet Indonesian students in Jakarta.
Columbia University School of Professional Studies Podcast
Hosted by USAID TEMAN LPDP, eSTEP joined a podcast with Columbia University School of Professional Studies discussing program offerings and application tips.
Future Fest LPDP Education Fair Support
eSTEP teamed up with Mata Garuda to provide IELTS mock-up test, SAT, and GRE mini course activities for the Future Fest LPDP Education Fair.
WPI Cybersecurity Webinar
eSTEP facilitated a webinar for Worcester Polytechnic Institute to engage Indonesian students around cybersecurity-related opportunities.
Pre-Departure Orientation with USAID TEMAN
eSTEP arranged departure orientation with USAID TEMAN for MORA Graduate awardees, LPDP Affirmation awardees, and BIM awardees.
MOECRT Study Tour and Collaboration Meeting
Under partnership with USAID TEMAN LPDP, eSTEP supported preparation, implementation, and follow-up activities for a study tour and collaboration meeting involving delegations from MOECRT, U.S. universities, and Indonesian higher education institutions. Discussion themes included 2+2 programs, co-funding agreements, accelerated programs, and possible academic collaboration.
MORA Microcredential Dana Abadi Pesantren Support
eSTEP assisted MORA Microcredential Dana Abadi Pesantren participants with visa and ticket-related support.
Institutional Partnership Facilitation
eSTEP facilitated potential partnerships between ITB and York College of Pennsylvania, Sampoerna University and Indiana University Bloomington, and UNPAR and Grand Valley State University.
Education Partner Network Expansion
eSTEP expanded collaboration with CNY, Yes Education, and Wellspring Education.
BIM Counseling Sessions
eSTEP conducted BIM counseling sessions for awardees of BIM preparation programs for applications to multiple countries.
CACIE 2024 China Education Engagement
eSTEP attended CACIE 2024 and connected with institutions including Shenzhen University, Bryant University, and other education stakeholders.
PENS and WPI Partnership Facilitation
With an introduction from USAID, eSTEP facilitated potential partnership discussions between PENS and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Shenzhen University Collaboration
eSTEP collaborated with Shenzhen University as part of its expanding engagement with Chinese higher education institutions.
2025
PLN and BRIN Information Session with USAID TEMAN LPDP
eSTEP and USAID TEMAN LPDP conducted an information session involving PLN and BRIN.
Russian House Scholarship Event
eSTEP was invited to join a Russian House event introducing the Russian Government Scholarship.
SUGT Program Cluster-2 under Universitas Indonesia
eSTEP was selected as the implementing partner for SUGT Program Cluster-2 under Universitas Indonesia, supporting around 400 students with SAT preparation and 99 students in overseas university applications.
School and Education Partner Highlights
Baylor University Visit to Binus High School Simprug
Baylor University visited Indonesia with eSTEP’s support and met with Binus High School Simprug and Puspresnas.
School and Community Outreach Activities
eSTEP has supported outreach activities involving schools, students, counselors, and education communities through information sessions, webinars, and education events.
CNY, Yes Education, and Wellspring Education Collaboration
eSTEP expanded its education partner network with CNY, Yes Education, and Wellspring Education.
International Education Event Support
eSTEP supported education fairs, webinars, coffee talks, and program awareness activities involving students, schools, and institutions.
School and education partner project details may vary by activity, institution, and agreement.
Government, Scholarship, and Ministry-Related Projects
eSTEP has supported institutional programs connected to scholarship preparation, awardee counseling, university applications, pre-departure orientation, visa information sessions, and delegation support.
MOSMA Program Support
Selected institutional activity related to scholarship, ministry, awardee preparation, university pathway, or program support. Project scope may vary by timeline and agreement.
Ministry of Religious Affairs U.S. Delegation Visit
Selected institutional activity related to scholarship, ministry, awardee preparation, university pathway, or program support. Project scope may vary by timeline and agreement.
Puspresnas BIM Preparation and Counseling
Selected institutional activity related to scholarship, ministry, awardee preparation, university pathway, or program support. Project scope may vary by timeline and agreement.
PPG PhD Awardee Support
Selected institutional activity related to scholarship, ministry, awardee preparation, university pathway, or program support. Project scope may vary by timeline and agreement.
MORA PhD University Counseling
Selected institutional activity related to scholarship, ministry, awardee preparation, university pathway, or program support. Project scope may vary by timeline and agreement.
LPDP Affirmation and USAID TEMAN Program Activities
Selected institutional activity related to scholarship, ministry, awardee preparation, university pathway, or program support. Project scope may vary by timeline and agreement.
MOECRT Study Tour and Collaboration Meeting
Selected institutional activity related to scholarship, ministry, awardee preparation, university pathway, or program support. Project scope may vary by timeline and agreement.
MORA Microcredential Dana Abadi Pesantren Support
Selected institutional activity related to scholarship, ministry, awardee preparation, university pathway, or program support. Project scope may vary by timeline and agreement.
SUGT Program Cluster-2 under Universitas Indonesia
Selected institutional activity related to scholarship, ministry, awardee preparation, university pathway, or program support. Project scope may vary by timeline and agreement.
University Partnership and Delegation Projects
eSTEP has facilitated university engagement, delegation visits, institutional introductions, program awareness activities, and collaboration discussions between Indonesian and international education stakeholders.
Georgetown University Promotional Support in Indonesia
Selected university engagement activity connected to outreach, institutional discussions, information sessions, or collaboration facilitation.
UI and Georgetown University Partnership Facilitation
Selected university engagement activity connected to outreach, institutional discussions, information sessions, or collaboration facilitation.
ITB, UNPAR, and Georgetown University Introductions
Selected university engagement activity connected to outreach, institutional discussions, information sessions, or collaboration facilitation.
ESDM with Texas A&M University and UT Austin
Selected university engagement activity connected to outreach, institutional discussions, information sessions, or collaboration facilitation.
Indiana University Bloomington School of Education Session
Selected university engagement activity connected to outreach, institutional discussions, information sessions, or collaboration facilitation.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Indonesia Opportunity Support
Selected university engagement activity connected to outreach, institutional discussions, information sessions, or collaboration facilitation.
Johns Hopkins University MBA and Business Programs Session
Selected university engagement activity connected to outreach, institutional discussions, information sessions, or collaboration facilitation.
Columbia University SPS Podcast
Selected university engagement activity connected to outreach, institutional discussions, information sessions, or collaboration facilitation.
WPI Cybersecurity Webinar
Selected university engagement activity connected to outreach, institutional discussions, information sessions, or collaboration facilitation.
ITB and York College of Pennsylvania Facilitation
Selected university engagement activity connected to outreach, institutional discussions, information sessions, or collaboration facilitation.
Sampoerna University and Indiana University Bloomington Facilitation
Selected university engagement activity connected to outreach, institutional discussions, information sessions, or collaboration facilitation.
UNPAR and Grand Valley State University Facilitation
Selected university engagement activity connected to outreach, institutional discussions, information sessions, or collaboration facilitation.
PENS and WPI Partnership Facilitation
Selected university engagement activity connected to outreach, institutional discussions, information sessions, or collaboration facilitation.
Shenzhen University Collaboration
Selected university engagement activity connected to outreach, institutional discussions, information sessions, or collaboration facilitation.
Student Pathway and Application Support Projects
Several institutional projects included student pathway support, university counseling, SAT or test preparation under scholarship programs, application preparation, and pre-departure readiness.
105 BIM Students Supported through Puspresnas Program
SAT preparation, counseling, and application support under the Puspresnas BIM preparation program.
30 PPG PhD Awardees Supported for Fall 2024
Support for PhD awardees preparing for U.S. university pathways.
MORA PhD Awardee One-on-One Counseling
Individual university counseling support for selected MORA PhD awardees.
LPDP Affirmation Mini Course and Counseling
Preparation sessions, presentations, webinars, and counseling schedules with USAID TEMAN LPDP.
PPG and MORA Awardee University Placement Support
Application and placement support across selected U.S. universities.
Future Fest LPDP Education Fair Activities
Mock-up test and mini course activities for education fair participants.
SUGT Program Cluster-2 under Universitas Indonesia
Implementation support involving SAT preparation and overseas university application support.
Student numbers are based on internal project records provided by eSTEP. Outcomes may vary by program, student readiness, and institutional process.
Education Events, Webinars, and Outreach Activities
eSTEP has supported different types of education engagement activities involving students, institutions, scholarship providers, and university representatives.
Online Webinars
University and program-focused webinars for Indonesian students and education stakeholders.
Coffee Talks
Informal institutional engagement activities designed to introduce programs and support education conversations.
University Visits
Institutional visits involving international universities, Indonesian HEIs, schools, and education stakeholders.
Education Fairs
Student engagement activities, mock-up tests, mini courses, and study abroad information support.
Podcasts and Information Sessions
Program awareness and application guidance sessions with universities and education partners.
Pre-Departure Orientation
Preparation sessions for awardees and students before starting academic programs abroad.
How eSTEP Collaborates with Institutions
eSTEP’s institutional collaboration approach is shaped by the project goals, student needs, partner expectations, and education context.
Rather than using one fixed collaboration model, eSTEP works with partners to understand the objective, define the scope, coordinate relevant activities, and support students or institutions through the agreed process.
Understand the Project Context
Review the institution, program, audience, timeline, and collaboration objective.
Define the Collaboration Scope
Clarify activities, roles, communication flow, expected deliverables, and project boundaries.
Coordinate Stakeholders
Support communication between institutions, ministries, schools, students, counselors, or education partners where applicable.
Implement the Activity
Support project activities such as counseling, webinars, events, visits, preparation sessions, or application guidance.
Review and Follow Up
Provide follow-up support, coordination, feedback, or next-step planning depending on the project.
Collaboration Principles
eSTEP approaches institutional projects with clarity, responsibility, and long-term education value.
Student Fit First
Projects should support students in understanding suitable academic pathways, requirements, and next steps.
Clear Institutional Communication
Collaboration works best when roles, timelines, expectations, and communication channels are clearly defined.
Local Context Matters
Indonesian students, schools, ministries, and institutions may have different expectations, constraints, and decision-making patterns.
Long-Term Education Value
The strongest partnerships are not only about one event, but about building meaningful education pathways and institutional trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not necessarily. Some may be project collaborators, event participants, institutional contacts, host universities, or organizations involved in specific activities. Partnership scope may vary.
No. This page should not imply official representation unless specifically stated in a formal agreement.
Yes. Institutions may contact eSTEP to explore possible collaboration depending on goals, program fit, timeline, and scope.
eSTEP has supported scholarship preparation, university counseling, delegation visits, webinars, education fairs, university partnership facilitation, pre-departure orientation, and application pathway support.
Depending on the scope, eSTEP may support university outreach through webinars, school engagement, student counseling, information sessions, or institutional coordination.
Yes. eSTEP may collaborate with schools for outreach, academic pathway discussions, university information sessions, and student preparation activities.
eSTEP has experience supporting projects connected to scholarship programs, awardee preparation, university counseling, orientation, and institutional coordination.
No. Outcomes depend on project scope, student readiness, institutional processes, timelines, partner coordination, and external requirements.
Institutions can contact eSTEP to introduce their goals, program focus, target audience, timeline, and possible collaboration needs.
Explore Institutional Collaboration with eSTEP
For schools, universities, ministries, scholarship providers, and education organizations seeking a thoughtful education partner in Indonesia, eSTEP welcomes conversations around possible collaboration.
Start a conversation with eSTEP to explore whether there is a suitable project, partnership, or institutional engagement pathway.