Biblically critical thinking is a disciplined spiritual posture that rejects the world’s demand for intellectual autonomy in favor of a reverent dependence on God, acknowledging that the "fear of the Lord" is the only true foundation for knowledge. It operates as an active filtration system, where believers move beyond the passive consumption of culture to become "noble Bereans" who rigorously verify every claim against Scripture and "test the spirits" to discern their true origin and fruit. Ultimately, this is an act of spiritual warfare that demands the continuous "renewal of the mind," enabling the mature Christian to "take every thought captive," distinguish good from evil, and replace the patterns of the world with the obedience of Christ.

1. The Foundation: The Fear of the Lord

While secular critical thinking is rooted in skepticism (doubting until proven), biblical critical thinking is rooted in reverence (submitting to the Source). The modern world positions the human intellect as the ultimate judge of truth ("I think, therefore I am"), but Scripture teaches that the human mind is finite, fallen, and limited. Therefore, I cannot accurately interpret the creation if you ignore the Creator.

• The principle: Reverence over Autonomy. True intelligence has a moral prerequisite: humility. Attempting to reason without acknowledging God’s authority leads to futility. Critical thinking does not begin with "I think"; it begins with "God says."
• The Scripture: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." — Proverbs 1:7
• Application: Check Your Posture. Before analyzing a problem or making a decision, perform a "dependency check." Ask yourself: "Am I approaching this subject with autonomy (trusting my own logic as the final standard) or dependence (trusting God’s revelation as the final standard)?" (Proverbs 3:5-6)

2. The Filter: Testing the Spirits

• Biblical critical thinking acts as a spiritual immune system. Christians are commanded not to be passive consumers of information—whether from the news, academia, or the pulpit—but active testers of truth claims. You must continuously filter the intake of your mind to distinguish the "Spirit of truth" from the "spirit of error."
• The principle: Discernment over Acceptance. Ideas are not spiritually neutral; they have specific origins and trajectories. Not every "good idea" is a "God idea." True discernment requires looking past the presentation to test the spiritual source and the ultimate outcome of a concept.
• The Scripture: "Test everything; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil." — 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God..." — 1 John 4:1
• Application: The Origin & Fruit Test. When evaluating a new idea, ask two diagnostic questions: 1. The Origin: Does this come from human wisdom/tradition or from God's revealed command?  2. The Fruit: If I accept this idea as true, what does it produce in me? Does it lead to humility, holiness, and love for God? Or does it fuel pride, anxiety, and self-focus?

3. The Process: Renewing the Mind (Metanoia)

Biblical critical thinking is not a one-time decision; it is a continuous process of reprogramming your internal "operating system." The human mind naturally drifts toward the "pattern of this world" (secular humanism, pragmatism, self-focus). To think biblically, you must undergo a structural renovation—a true metanoia (repentance/change of mind)—where you stop passive conformity to culture and start active transformation through Scripture.

• The principle: Transformation over Conformity. You cannot think with the mind of Christ if you are consuming the mind of the world. "Renewing" implies a deliberate exchange: identifying worldly assumptions that have infiltrated your thinking and systematically replacing them with Scriptural truths.
• The Scripture: "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." — Romans 12:2
• Application: The Blind Spot Check. Identify a specific area where you automatically agree with cultural definitions (e.g., success means wealth, justice means retribution, identity means feelings). Ask: "Does this view align with the pattern of the world or the pattern of the Kingdom?" Then, deliberately study Scriptures that challenge that specific assumption to recalibrate my thinking.

4. The Methodology: The Berean Standard

The ultimate biblical example of critical thinking is found in the Bereans. They were commended as "noble" not because they blindly accepted the Apostle Paul’s teaching, but because they subjected his words to the test of Scripture. They possessed the rare ability to balance eager listening with rigorous verification.

• The Principle: Verification over Validation. No human authority—no matter how charismatic or credentialed—supersedes the text of Scripture. It is not enough for a message to "sound spiritual" or "feel right." Skepticism toward human ideas is healthy; you must fact-check sermons, cultural claims, and ideologies against the primary data of the Bible.
• The Scripture: "Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so." — Acts 17:11
• Application: The "Citation Needed" Mindset. Cultivate the habit of source checking. When you hear a claim—whether it is "follow your heart" or a specific theological point—pause and ask: "Chapter and verse?" If the idea cannot be supported by the contextual weight of Scripture, it must be rejected.

5. The Warfare: Taking Thoughts Captive

Biblical critical thinking is not a passive academic exercise; it is an act of active spiritual warfare. The Bible frames the life of the mind as a battlefield where ideas are not neutral—they are often "strongholds" or "arguments" raised against the knowledge of God. You are called not to be a victim of your thoughts, but a warrior who aggressively dismantles lies.

• The principle: Intellectual Sovereignty. You are a steward of your mind, not a bystander. You must actively police the thoughts that enter your mental space. If a thought (whether it be anxiety, pride, despair, or worldly wisdom) disobeys Christ, it is an intruder that must be "arrested."
• The Scripture: "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." — 2 Corinthians 10:5
• Application: Thought Interrogation. Practice the art of "arresting" your thoughts. When a new idea or emotion enters your mind (e.g., "This sin doesn't matter" or "I am worthless"), stop and interrogate it. In term of The Obedience Check: "Does this thought obey Christ?" Besides, regarding The Trajectory Check: "If I accept this as true, where does it lead—to the glory of God or the glorification of self?"

• If it fails these tests, reject it immediately.

6. The Posture: Prudence vs. Gullibility

Scripture strictly warns against being "simple"—a term for a person who believes everything they are told because they lack an internal filter. Biblical critical thinking involves a posture of prudence: the wisdom to pause, evaluate, and look for the "second story" before accepting a truth claim.

• The principle: Healthy Skepticism. Wisdom requires you to suspend judgment until you have heard the whole matter. The first voice you hear often sounds correct only because the cross-examination hasn't happened yet. You must value a balanced view over a convenient answer.
• The Scripture: "The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps." — Proverbs 14:15 | "The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him." — Proverbs 18:17
• Application: Seek the Tension. When presented with a compelling argument, specifically hunt for the counterargument or the biblical tension to ensure you aren't being manipulated. (For example, if a teaching focuses exclusively on God's love, deliberately study God's justice to get the full picture).

7. The Discipline: Training the Senses

Biblical critical thinking is not an innate talent you are born with; it is a spiritual muscle built through "constant use." The mark of a mature believer is not just knowing the Bible but having the trained ability to apply it to complex situations where good and evil are tangled together.

• The principle: Active Differentiation. Spiritual maturity is defined by the ability to distinguish (discern) good from evil. In a fallen world, truth and error are rarely separated; they are often mixed. You need a sharp mind to separate them, avoiding the "all or nothing" fallacy.
• The Scripture: But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil." — Hebrews 5:14
• Application: Practice "Separation." When engaging with culture—whether a movie, a philosophy, or professional advice—practice the art of nuance. Identify what is true (common grace) and what is false (idolatry). Learn to "eat the meat and spit out the bones" rather than swallowing or rejecting the whole package blindly.

Good morning, Indah,

I am writing this to you from January 2026, back when we were just planting seeds and holding onto hope. By the time you read this in August 2026, I envision you sitting in a quiet moment, letting the reality of last few months wash over you. If you feel exhausted, let it be the sweet exhaustion of a race finally finished.

I pray you are reading this with a heart so heavy with Jesus's grace that you can't help but be moved to tears. I hope that when you look back at the path that brought you here - through the effort and waiting - I hope you see Jesus' hand in every single detail.

Soak in the moment of awe. Let the mixture of joy and gratitude pour out of you as a release. You trusted, you waited, and now you are seeing the goodness of God in the land of the living. Breathe it in. 

Say hello to your future: PhD, Jan 2027, Macquarie University, sponsored by AAS.

In this moment of victory, take time to honor those who have been your leaders in this work. Remember the mentors, the supervisors, and the spiritual guides who labored among you while you are in the trenches of application writing. Recognizing their guidance, even when it was challenging, was part of the Lord's provision to get you here.

Hold them in high regard and let your heart overflow with respect and love for them. They poured their wisdom into your proposal and their prayers into your waiting: this scholarship is their victory, too. Let your gratitude for their hard work be as evident as your joy for the reward.

Finally, as you prepare for this massive transition to Australia, make it your aim to live peacefully with everyone around you. As you close this chapter at work and with your community, let your exit be marked by grace and harmony. Walk into this new promise with a spirit of peace, leaving a blessing behind you as you step forward.

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

12 Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance. 13 Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work. And live peacefully with each other.

With love, Your January Self

• be an Indonesian citizen and be residing in and applying for the scholarship from Indonesia.
• not be married or engaged to a person who is eligible to hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent resident status, at any stage of the application, selection, mobilisation processes or while on scholarship in Australia.
• not be applying for a visa to live in Australia.
• Not have previously received a long-term Australia Awards Scholarship in the previous four years.
• have satisfied any specific criteria established by Indonesia or the Government of Indonesia.
• not be current-serving military personnel.
• be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection for a DFAT student visa.
• Answer all relevant questions on the application form.
• be willing and available to undertake full-time (Monday - Friday from 8 am to 4 pm) English for Academic Purposes (EAP) training in Indonesia prior to studying in Australia if offered a scholarship.

Specific requirements 

• be applying for courses that fall within the priority fields of study (in my case: Digital transformation)
• have a Grade Point Average (GPA, on a scale of 4.0) ; in my case ETG PhD 2,75
• have an English language proficiency score, in my case: ETG PhD (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL ITP 552, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 56)
• The IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE result must be valid on 1 January 2027. The test date must be no later than 1 January 2025. No other English language test (including the TOEFL prediction test) results will be accepted.
• Provide contact details of the test centre for verification of TOEFL test results.
• Already hold an undergraduate degree, if applying for a Masters. 
• Already have a Masters degree if applying for a Doctorate program. Specialisation/professional certificate is not considered a Masters degree;
• Not have previously received a long-term Australia Awards Scholarship in the previous four years;
• Answer all relevant questions on the application form; and,
• be willing and available to undertake full-time (Monday - Friday 8 am-4 pm) English for Academic Purposes (EAP) training in Indonesia prior to studying in Australia, if offered a scholarship. The duration of the EAP will range from 6 weeks to 12 months, depending on the scholar's level of English skills.
• Additionally, If applying for PhD Awards, applicants will be restricted to staff of universities, higher education institutions, research institutes, key policymakers and targeted candidates in other agencies associated with DFAT activities.
• It is highly desirable for the applicants of PhD Awards to have a letter of support from an Australian university for their proposed field of study.

Australia Awards scholarships in Indonesia are offered in two main categories: Target and Non-Target categories.

Applicants from the Targeted category include:

• Equity Target Group (ETG) consisting of:

1. Persons with disabilities.
2. Women from disadvantaged backgrounds.
3. People from equity target provinces, namely East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara, Maluku, North Maluku, Papua, West Papua, Southwest Papua, South Papua, Highland Papua, Central Papua, West Sulawesi, West Kalimantan, Gorontalo, Central Sulawesi, and Lampung.

• Indonesian Government Agencies, including candidates from government agencies (including central, provincial, or local), but excluding employees of state-owned enterprises. This category will be limited to employees with PNS (Civil Servant) status.

Applicants from the non-targeted category include those who fall outside the above categories.

Supporting Documents

Applicants must submit with their application all relevant supporting documents listed in the Scholarships Policy Handbook.

Applicants must also provide the following essential documents to meet the specific requirements for Indonesia. If at least one essential document is not provided, your application will be automatically rejected:

• Applicants for the Masters Awards must attach a certified DIIl degree certificate/transcript if using a DIV or S1 extension certificate/transcript. Applicants for the PhD Awards must attach certified S1 and S2 certificates/transcripts.
• The IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE result must be valid on 1 January 2027. The test date must be no later than 1 January 2025. No other English language test (including the TOEFL prediction test) results will be accepted.
• Masters by Research or PhD applicants should provide two academic referee reports. Masters by Coursework should provide one academic referee report. A template for the preferred format of the report can be downloaded here.
• Masters by Coursework should provide at least one other referee report (e.g. a work/organisation supervisor). A template for the preferred format of the report can be downloaded here.
• The Nominating Agency Declaration document can be downloaded here.
• Must be certified by the official records department of the institution/university that originally issued the document/s, or notary.

Important Dates

Application Dates (for study commencing in Australia in 2027)

• Opening date: 1 February 2026
• Closing date: 30 April 2026 (11.00 WIB)
• Applications or supporting documents received after the closing date will not be considered.

Application timeline

The process of selecting Australia Awards recipients takes a minimum of four months from the application deadline to when applicants are conditionally selected for an award. Here is an overview of the application and selection process, so you always know what's going on.

Selection Process

Australia Awards in Indonesia seeks to produce alumni who have the attributes listed in a table below. Applicants’ ability to demonstrate existing skills and qualities in these areas will be highly regarded as an indication of their potential to contribute to development outcomes in the future.

Notes:

• Applications will be shortlisted after eligibility checking.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The selection process includes an interview. Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria:

1. Academic competence.
2. Potential outcome, specifically the contribution to development outcomes in Indonesia.
3. Professional and personal leadership attributes, including relevant work experience.

• Successful candidates will be notified no later than August 2026.
• Awardee travel will be subject to meeting the requirements imposed by the Australian Government, as determined by the Department of Education, Skills, and Employment, and must meet the requirements imposed by State and Territory governments.

Sources:

• https://www.australiaawardsindonesia.org/content/158/12/general-requirements?sub=true
• https://www.australiaawardsindonesia.org/content/33/12/priority-fields-of-study?sub=true
• https://www.dfat.gov.au/publications/development/australia-indonesia-development-partnership-plan-2024-2028
• https://www.dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/australia-awards-scholarships-policy-handbook
• https://www.australiaawardsindonesia.org/content/32/12/targeting-of-awards?sub=true
• https://australiaawardsindonesia.org/files/PhD%20&%20Masters%20Awards%20brochure.pdf

Apa itu Beasiswa SHARE? 

Beasiswa Social, Humanities, Art for People, Religious Study, Economics (SHARE) adalah program beasiswa dengan fokus pada pengembangan sumber daya manusia unggul di bidang sosial, budaya, humaniora, keagamaan, ekonomi, pendidikan, dan bidang lainnya.

Seperti apa skema Beasiswa SHARE?

1. Beasiswa SHARE diberikan untuk jenjang pendidikan Doktor program satu gelar (single degree/joint degree) atau dua gelar (double degree) dengan durasi pendanaan studi paling lama 48 (empat puluh delapan) bulan.
2. Pendaftar Beasiswa SHARE yang belum memiliki LoA, dapat memilih tiga program studi dan perguruan tinggi tujuan studi sesuai dengan program beasiswa yang didaftar.
3. Pendaftar Beasiswa SHARE yang memiliki LoA hanya dapat memilih satu program studi dan perguruan tinggi yaitu program studi dan perguruan tinggi asal dari LoA yang telah dimiliki pendaftar. 
4. Pendaftar Beasiswa SHARE dapat menuliskan program studi dan perguruan tinggi tujuan studi di luar daftar program studi dan perguruan tinggi yang telah ditetapkan LPDP dan mengunggah bukti atas kualitas atau reputasi unggul program studi dan perguruan tinggi yang dipilihnya tersebut, dengan ketentuan untuk tujuan Luar Negeri wajib memiliki LoA Unconditional
5. Dokumen bukti atas kualitas atau reputasi unggul program studi dan perguruan tinggi yang dipilih dapat berupa: Bukti peringkat program studi unggul oleh Lembaga pemeringkatan tingkat dunia untuk tujuan Luar Negeri. 
6. Hasil persetujuan atas pilihan Perguruan Tinggi dan/atau program studi/subjek di luar daftar Perguruan Tinggi Tujuan LPDP sebagaimana angka 4 dan 5 dilakukan oleh LPDP pada tahapan seleksi administrasi. 

Apa saja komponen Dana yang diberikan?

• Dana Pendidikan (Dana Pendaftaran, Dana SPP/Tuition Fee/Uang Kuliah Tunggal, Dana Tunjangan Buku, Dana Penelitian Tesis/Disertasi, Dana Seminar Internasional, Dana Publikasi Jurnal Internasional)

• Dana Pendukung (Dana Transportasi, Dana Aplikasi Visa, Dana Asuransi Kesehatan, Dana Kedatangan, Dana Hidup Bulanan, Dana Lomba Internasional, Dana Tunjangan keluarga (khusus Doktor), Dana keadaaan darurat (jika diperlukan) 

Siapa Sasaran Beasiswa SHARE? 

Beasiswa SHARE ditujukan bagi seluruh Warga Negara Indonesia (WNI) dengan kriteria pendaftar sebagai berikut: 

1. Pendaftar kriteria Umum; 
2. Pendaftar kriteria CPNS/PNS/TNI/POLRI; atau 
3. Pendaftar kriteria Afirmasi (Putra Putri Papua, Daerah Afirmasi, Prasejahtera, Penyandang Disabilitas)

Setiap kriteria pendaftar memiliki persyaratan khusus pendaftaran yang berbeda-beda. Pendaftar wajib memenuhi persyaratan umum dan persyaratan khusus. 

Apa Saja Jenis Skema Pendanaan Beasiswa SHARE? 

Skema pendanaan beasiswa SHARE terdiri atas: 

1. Skema Pendanaan Penuh (Pendaftar mendapatkan seluruh komponen dana beasiswa, baik Dana Pendidikan maupun Dana Pendukung)
2. Skema Pendanaan Parsial (Skema Pendanaan Parsial adalah skema pendanaan bersama antara LPDP dengan individu Penerima Beasiswa

Siapa Saja yang Dapat Memilih Skema Pendanaan Parsial pada Beasiswa SHARE? 

Pendaftar yang termasuk dalam kriteria Umum atau kriteria CPNS/PNS/TNI/POLRI dapat memilih skema pendanaan parsial. Pendaftar yang memilih skema pendanaan parsial wajib memenuhi persyaratan umum dan persyaratan khusus skema pendanaan parsial. 

Apa saja persyaratan umum pendaftaran Beasiswa SHARE?

Persyaratan umum Beasiswa SHARE sebagai berikut: 

• Warga Negara Indonesia. 
• Telah menyelesaikan studi program magister (S2), dokter spesialis, atau dokter subspesialis untuk beasiswa jenjang doktor
• Pendaftar yang telah menyelesaikan studi magister (S2) tidak diizinkan mendaftar pada program beasiswa jenjang magister dan pendaftar yang telah menyelesaikan studi doktor (S3) tidak diizinkan mendaftar pada program beasiswa jenjang doktor.  
• Pendaftar jenjang doktor pada semua program Beasiswa LPDP diutamakan bagi yang melampirkan: a. surat pernyataan promotor yang menyatakan persetujuan co-promotor dari perguruan tinggi dalam negeri, khususnya pendaftar jenjang doktor luar negeri; dan/atau  b. surat keterangan yang menyatakan kesesuaian bidang riset dengan kebutuhan lembaga/instansi/perusahaan dari pimpinan lembaga/instansi/ perusahaan untuk semua pendaftar jenjang doktor dalam negeri/doktor luar negeri. dengan mengacu pada contoh format surat pernyataan promotor keterangan dari dan/atau surat pimpinan lembaga/instansi/perusahaan sebagaimana terlampir. 

• Bagi pendaftar lulusan perguruan tinggi luar negeri pada jenjang pendidikan sebelumnya, wajib melampirkan: 

1. hasil penyetaraan ijazah dari Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi, Sains, dan Teknologi melalui https://piln.kemdiktisaintek.go.id laman atau Kementerian Agama melalui laman https://diktis.kemenag.go.id/penyetaraanijazah/ 
2. hasil konversi IPK dari Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi, Sains, dan Teknologi melalui laman https://piln.kemdiktisaintek.go.id atau Kementerian Agama melalui laman https://diktis.kemenag.go.id/penyetaraanijazah/ 
3. tangkapan layar ajuan penyetaraan ijazah dan/atau konversi IPK pada laman Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi, Sains, dan Teknologi atau Kementerian Agama mengenai penyetaraan ijazah dan konversi IPK bagi pendaftar yang penyetaraan ijazah dan/atau konversi IPKnya belum terbit. Tangkapan layar harus menampilkan identitas pendaftar. 

• Pendaftar dapat melampirkan surat rekomendasi yang ditandatangani/disetujui paling lama 1 (satu) tahun di bulan yang sama dengan beasiswa. Surat waktu pendaftaran rekomendasi disampaikan dengan dua cara:  

1. dapat Online Form, yaitu dengan cara menginput data pemberi rekomendasi melalui aplikasi pendaftaran yang terdiri dari nama perekomendasi, instansi, jabatan, email aktif dan nomor handphone. Selanjutnya, LPDP akan mengirimkan email perekomendasi untuk kepada mengisikan rekomendasi yang kemudian dikirimkan (submit) kepada LPDP. 
2. Offline Form ditandatangani (unggahan), oleh yang pemberi rekomendasi, disampaikan dengan cara mengunggah dokumen pada aplikasi pendaftaran serta mengisikan data: nama pemberi rekomendasi, bulan dan tahun penerbitan/penandatangan surat rekomendasi. 

• Bagi pendaftar berstatus CPNS/PNS, wajib melampirkan surat usulan pada saat mendaftar. Surat usulan sekurang-kurangnya ditandatangani oleh pejabat setingkat eselon II yang pengembangan membidangi SDM pembinaan/ pada Kementerian/Lembaga atau Pemerintah Daerah tempat pendaftar bekerja dengan ketentuan: 

1. mengusulkan atau merekomendasikan pendaftar untuk mengikuti program beasiswa LPDP; dan 
2. mencantumkan Nama Lengkap serta Nomor Induk Pegawai (NIP) pendaftar. (mengacu contoh format surat terlampir). 

• Kelas yang diperbolehkan LPDP adalah: a. Kelas reguler penuh waktu (full time) yang diselenggarakan by coursework atau by research; atau b. Kelas khusus yang merupakan kelas kerjasama antara LPDP dan instansi lain. 
• Beasiswa LPDP tidak diperuntukkan untuk kelas-kelas sebagai berikut: 

1. Kelas eksekutif; 
2. Kelas khusus; 
3. Kelas karyawan; 
4. Kelas jarak jauh;  
5. Kelas yang diselenggarakan bukan di perguruan tinggi induk; 
6. Kelas internasional bagi pendaftar tujuan studi dalam negeri; 
7. Kelas yang diselenggarakan di lebih dari 1 (satu) negara perguruan tinggi; atau 
8. Kelas lainnya yang tidak memenuhi ketentuan LPDP. 

• Menyetujui surat pernyataan yang telah disediakan pada aplikasi pendaftaran beasiswa LPDP (poin-poin tertera pada lampiran). 
• Menulis profil diri termasuk riwayat pendidikan yang tidak diselesaikan (tidak lulus) pada aplikasi pendaftaran. 
• Menulis personal statement yang mencerminkan kesadaran diri, proses pembelajaran, serta kesiapan pendaftar untuk melanjutkan studi. 
• Menulis komitmen kembali ke Indonesia, rencana pasca studi, dan rencana kontribusi di Indonesia, disertai bentuk pengabdian di industri tertentu sesuai dengan program studi tujuan. Pengabdian dan kontribusi diutamakan untuk mendukung industri strategis, seperti ketahanan pangan, energi, pertahanan, digitalisasi, kesehatan, hilirisasi,  maritim, manufaktur & material maju. 
• Menulis Proposal Penelitian bagi pendaftar program pendidikan doktor dengan mengacu pada contoh format kerangka proposal penelitian terlampir. 
• Jika pendaftar memiliki publikasi ilmiah, prestasi kejuaraan/non kejuaraan, dan pengalaman organisasi maka pendaftar mengisi riwayat publikasi ilmiah, prestasi kejuaraan/non kejuaraan, dan pengalaman organisasi pada aplikasi pendaftaran. 

Apa saja persyaratan khusus pendaftaran Beasiswa SHARE untuk Skema Pendanaan Penuh? 

Persyaratan Khusus Pendaftar Kriteria Umum 

• Memenuhi ketentuan batas usia pendaftar pada 31 Desember di tahun pendaftaran yaitu Pendaftar jenjang pendidikan doktor berusia paling tinggi 40 (empat puluh) tahun. 

• Mengunggah dokumen Indeks Prestasi Kumulatif (IPK) dengan ketentuan Pendaftar jenjang Doktor wajib memiliki IPK pada jenjang studi sebelumnya sekurang-kurangnya 3,25 pada skala 4,00 atau yang setara dibuktikan dengan transkrip nilai asli atau telah dilegalisir. 

• Mengunggah dokumen sertifikat kemampuan Bahasa Inggris yang berlaku paling lambat pada 2 (dua) tahun terakhir, terhitung sampai dengan tanggal pengumuman hasil sanggah pada periode pendaftaran berjalan (10 April 2026). Sertifikat diterbitkan oleh ETS (www.ets.org),  PTE Academic (www.pearsonpte.com), atau  IELTS (www.ielts.org),  

• Ketentuan Pendaftar program Doktor Luar Negeri, skor minimal kemampuan bahasa Inggris TOEFL iBT® 94; PTE Academic 65; atau IELTS™ 7,0. 

• Mengunggah surat usulan atau surat rekomendasi untuk mengikuti program Beasiswa LPDP dari tempat pendaftar bekerja yang ditandatangani oleh sekurang-kurangnya pejabat setingkat eselon II yang pembinaan/pengembangan Daya Manusia membidangi Sumber (SDM) pada Kementerian/Lembaga atau Pemerintah Daerah untuk pendaftar PNS dengan ketentuan (1) mengusulkan atau merekomendasikan pendaftar untuk mengikuti program Beasiswa LPDP; dan (2) mencantumkan Nama Lengkap serta Nomor Induk Pegawai (NIP) pendaftar. 

• Berstatus aktif sebagai PNS, prajurit TNI, atau anggota POLRI dan tidak sedang menjalani hukuman disiplin. 
• Memenuhi ketentuan batas usia pendaftar pada 31 Desember di tahun pendaftaran yaitu Pegawai Sipil Negara (PNS) paling tinggi berusia 42 (empat puluh dua) tahun untuk pendaftar jenjang pendidikan doktor. 
• Mengunggah dokumen Indeks Prestasi Kumulatif (IPK) dengan ketentuan Pendaftar jenjang Doktor memiliki Indeks Prestasi Kumulatif (IPK) pada jenjang studi sebelumnya sekurang–kurangnya 3,25 pada skala 4,00 atau yang setara yang dibuktikan dengan transkrip nilai asli atau salinan yang telah dilegalisir. 

Bagaimana Cara Mendaftar Beasiswa LPDP?

• Mendaftar Pendaftaran secara online Beasiswa https://beasiswalpdp-terintegrasi.kemenkeu.go.id/ 
• Melengkapi dan mengunggah semua dokumen yang diprasyaratkan pada aplikasi pendaftaran. 
• Pastikan melakukan submit aplikasi pendaftaran untuk mendapatkan kode registrasi/pendaftaran. 

Apa saja tahapan dan jadwal Seleksi Beasiswa LPDP? 

Proses Seleksi Beasiswa SHARE sebagai berikut: 

1. Seleksi Administrasi  
2. Seleksi Bakat Skolastik 
3. Seleksi Substansi 

Rincian tahapan adalah sebagai berikut.

• Pendaftaran Seleksi = 22 Januari – 23 Februari 2026 
• Seleksi Administrasi  = 24 Februari – 12 Maret 2026 
• Pengumuman Hasil Seleksi Administrasi  = 13 Maret 2026 
• Pengajuan Sanggah*) = 14 – 17 Maret 2026 
• Pengumuman Hasil Sanggah = 10 April 2026 
• Seleksi Bakat Skolastik**) = 15 – 28 April 2026 
• Pengumuman Hasil Seleksi  Bakat Skolastik  = 30 April 2026 
• Seleksi Substansi = 4 Mei – 12 Juni 2026 
• Pengumuman Hasil Seleksi Substansi = 22 Juni 2026 
• Periode Perkuliahan paling cepat = Bulan Juli 2026

• Catatan: Bagi peserta Beasiswa SHARE yang mendaftar dengan LoA Unconditional yang sesuai dengan ketentuan LPDP dan pendaftar dengan kriteria Afirmasi -Penyandang Disabilitas dapat melanjutkan ke tahap Seleksi Substansi tanpa mengikuti Seleksi Bakat Skolastik.

Ketentuan tentang LoA Unconditional 

Letter of Admission/Acceptance (LoA) adalah surat resmi dari perguruan tinggi yang menyatakan bahwa seseorang telah diterima sebagai mahasiswa di perguruan tinggi tersebut.  

• LoA sekurang-kurangnya mencantumkan nama lengkap, jenjang studi, program studi, dan memuat informasi waktu memulai studi sesuai ketentuan LPDP. 
• Perguruan Tinggi dan Program Studi harus sesuai dengan pilihan pada aplikasi pendaftaran. 
• LoA yang dapat diterima oleh LPDP adalah LoA Unconditional (tanpa persyaratan) untuk studi di perguruan tinggi, kecuali persyaratan berupa: 

1. Persyaratan sponsor pendanaan; 
2. Persyaratan dokumen fisik ijazah; 
3. Persyaratan dokumen fisik transkrip nilai jenjang sebelumnya;  
4. Persyaratan pembayaran deposit yang jatuh tempo setelah pengumuman akhir seleksi beasiswa; dan/atau 
5. Persyaratan tambahan lain yang tidak berisiko mengubah status diterimanya orang tersebut sebagai mahasiswa pada program studi yang dituju. 

• Pendaftar Beasiswa LPDP yang melampirkan LoA dengan waktu mulai studi yang tidak sesuai dengan ketentuan LPDP wajib melampirkan surat keterangan penundaan jadwal perkuliahan program studi dari Perguruan Tinggi yang diunggah bersamaan dengan LoA.  
• Jika pendaftar mengunggah LoA Unconditional yang tidak sesuai ketentuan LPDP, maka dianggap tidak memenuhi kriteria pendaftaran. 

Apa saja Pelanggaran dan Sanksi yang diberlakukan oleh LPDP? 

• Pendaftar yang melakukan kecurangan selama tahapan pendaftaran dan/atau seleksi beasiswa dikategorikan sebagai pelanggaran ketentuan dan persyaratan seleksi. 
• Pendaftar yang melanggar ketentuan dan persyaratan seleksi akan digugurkan dan tidak dapat mengikuti tahapan seleksi berikutnya. 
• Apabila pendaftar yang telah ditetapkan sebagai Calon Penerima Beasiswa atau Penerima Beasiswa di kemudian hari diketahui melanggar ketentuan dan persyaratan seleksi dan/atau tidak memenuhi pernyataan yang disampaikan pada surat pernyataan, maka akan diberikan sanksi sesuai dengan ketentuan yang berlaku di LPDP. 
• Apabila pendaftar yang telah ditetapkan sebagai Calon Penerima Beasiswa atau Penerima Beasiswa di kemudian hari diketahui memberikan informasi atau dokumen yang tidak benar atau palsu, maka akan dikenakan sanksi administratif berat berupa pemberhentian sebagai penerima beasiswa dengan kewajiban pengembalian dana studi yang telah diterima dan pemblokiran untuk mengikuti program LPDP di masa mendatang. 
• Pendaftar CPNS/PNS yang telah dinyatakan lulus sebagai Calon Penerima Beasiswa wajib melampirkan Surat Tugas belajar dari Pejabat Eselon II yang membidangi pembinaan/pengembangan SDM. Apabila pendaftar tidak menyampaikan Surat Tugas belajar setelah dinyatakan sebagai Calon Penerima Beasiswa, maka tidak dapat diproses sebagai penerima Beasiswa. 

Bagaimana dengan ketentuan Pengabdian yang ditetapkan LPDP? 

Penerima Beasiswa wajib kembali dan mengabdi di Indonesia setelah selesai studi sesuai dengan ketentuan LPDP.

Dokumen apa saja yang harus diisi atau diunggah pada aplikasi pendaftaran Beasiswa SHARE Skema Pendanaan Penuh? 

Terdapat 2 jenis dokumen yang perlu diisi dan diunggah pendaftar pada aplikasi pendaftaran, yaitu dokumen persyaratan umum dan dokumen persyaratan khusus. 

Adapun dokumen persyaratan umum yang harus dilengkapi oleh pendaftar beasiswa SHARE adalah sebagai berikut. 

**) Tidak berlaku untuk pendaftar Kriteria Afirmasi - Putra Putri Papua 

Seperti apa format Komitmen kembali ke Indonesia, rencana pasca studi, dan rencana kontribusi di Indonesia, serta proposal Penelitian?

• Deskripsikan dalam tulisan secara jelas dan konkret tentang komitmen kembali ke Indonesia, rencana pasca studi, dan rencana kontribusi di Indonesia, disertai bentuk pengabdian di industri tertentu sesuai dengan program studi tujuan. Pengabdian dan kontribusi diutamakan untuk mendukung industri strategis, seperti ketahanan pangan, energi, pertahanan, digitalisasi, kesehatan, hilirisasi,  maritim, manufaktur & material maju. 

Kerangka Proposal Penelitian (Khusus Doktor) (1500 – 2500 kata) 

• Judul Penelitian | Tuliskan judul penelitian. 
• Latar Belakang | Uraikan secara singkat topik isu yang ingin Anda teliti dan mengapa signifikan untuk Anda teliti. 
• Perumusan Permasalahan (Statement of Problem) | Uraikan secara singkat apa yang Anda ketahui tentang topik isu tersebut dan jelaskan secara ringkas mengapa masih perlunya Anda teliti. Tunjukkan bahwa solusi yang ada terhadap isu tersebut masih belum sepenuhnya menyelesaikan permasalahan, sehingga Anda ingin melakukan penelitian. 
• Pertanyaan/Tujuan Penelitian | Rumuskan tujuan pertanyaan penelitian. 
• Kelogisan (Rationale) | Jelaskan bagaimana pertanyaan penelitian mendukung topik isu besar yang diangkat dalam latar belakang penelitian. Jelaskan hipotesis (jika ada) dan/atau model penelitian yang mendukung tujuan/pertanyaan penelitian.  Jelaskan pula kontribusi teoritis dan praktis jika hipotesis tidak terbukti.     
• Metode dan Desain | Jelaskan bagaimana Anda akan mengumpulkan data dan mengapa. Jelaskan mengapa metode ini adalah terbaik untuk mencapai tujuan Anda. Jelaskan analisis dan hasil yang mendukung maupun tidak mendukung hipotesis. d. Cantumkan outline jadwal penelitian dari awal sampai selesai. 
• Signifikansi/Manfaat Uraikan secara umum, bagaimana penelitian yang Anda usulkan dapat berguna baik secara teoritis maupun praktis. 
• Daftar Pustaka

​1. What attributes of God’s character are revealed in the passage?

1. ​God is Sovereign over Time and Life: The departure of Elijah was not a random accident or a result of old age; it was a scheduled appointment on God’s calendar. The text says, "When the Lord was about to take Elijah...". This reveals that God holds the timeline of every human life in His hands. He decides when a ministry begins and when it ends. We do not accidentally "run out of time"; our times are firmly in His grasp (Psalm 31:15).
2. ​God is the Revealer of Secrets: It is fascinating that God did not hide this major event. He "leaked" the memo to the sons of the prophets at Bethel and Jericho. This shows that God is not secretive with His faithful servants. As Amos 3:7 says, He does nothing without revealing His counsel to His servants the prophets. He prepares His people for change so they are not blindsided by the future.
3. ​God is the Lord of Armies (Jehovah Sabaoth): The "chariot of fire and horses of fire" is a glimpse into the invisible reality. God is not just a spiritual idea; He is the Commander of a literal, heavenly army. This attribute reveals that God’s power is militant and protective. He surrounds His servants with resources that the natural eye cannot see, ensuring that His kingdom is defended by forces far superior to any earthly weapon.
4. ​God is a Generous Giver: When Elisha asked for a "double portion" (the inheritance rights of a firstborn son), Elijah admitted, "You have asked a hard thing". Yet, God granted it. This reveals that God is not stingy. He delights when His children ask for "hard things"—not for luxury, but for the spiritual capacity to serve Him better. He is willing to give us as much of His Spirit as we are willing to carry.
5. ​God is the Healer (Jehovah Rophe): The situation at Jericho was tragic: the city was pleasant, but the water was "bad" (causing death or barrenness). God did not condemn the city for its location; through Elisha, He "healed" the waters. This attribute shows God's redemptive heart. He looks at the "bitter sources" in our lives—the things that cause fruitlessness—and desires to cure them at the source, turning death into life.
6. ​God is Holy and Just: The mauling of the 42 youths by bears is difficult for modern readers, but it reveals God’s fierce protection of His covenant. In Leviticus 26:21-22, God warned that if Israel walked contrary to Him, He would send "wild beasts" among them. These youths at Bethel (the center of false worship) were rejecting God’s newly appointed representative. This reveals that God is not to be mocked; His holiness is a consuming fire that defends the integrity of His Word.

​2. How does the passage point to Jesus?

1. ​The Ascension Pattern: Elijah is the only prophet to be taken up bodily into heaven in a whirlwind. This serves as a "type" or shadow of Jesus Christ, who, after His resurrection, ascended bodily into heaven while His disciples watched (Acts 1:9). It establishes the hope that death is not the end for God’s people and that the true home of the righteous is with the Father.
2. ​The Transfer of the Spirit: Elisha picking up Elijah’s mantle and receiving his spirit is a direct parallel to Pentecost. Jesus told His disciples it was to their advantage that He go away, so He could send the Helper (John 16:7). Just as Elisha did "greater works" (more recorded miracles) than Elijah after the ascension, Jesus promised His disciples would do "greater works" because He was going to the Father (John 14:12).
3. ​The Jordan Baptism: The crossing of the Jordan is symbolic of death and resurrection. Going into the water and coming out the other side is a picture of baptism. Jesus began His ministry by being baptized in this same river (Matthew 3:13). Just as the waters parted for Elisha to begin his ministry, the heavens parted for Jesus, marking Him as the distinct Son of God who brings a new way.
4. ​The Name Meaning: The name Elisha (Eli-sha) means "My God is Salvation." The name Jesus (Ye-shua) means "Yahweh is Salvation." Elisha serves as a "Christ-figure" in the Old Testament—a savior who travels around Israel performing miracles of life, healing, and feeding, contrasting with Elijah’s often fiery judgments. He represents the "Grace" aspect of God’s character that Jesus fulfills perfectly.
5. ​The Living Water: Elisha throwing salt into the spring at Jericho changes the water from death-dealing to life-giving. This points to Jesus, who stands in the temple and cries out, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink" (John 7:37). Jesus is the "salt" of the covenant that enters the toxic stream of human history and purifies it, making us capable of bearing fruit instead of remaining barren.
6. ​The Rejected Prophet: The insult "Go up, you baldhead!" was a rejection of Elisha's authority. This mirrors the rejection Jesus faced. The crowds mocked Him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" and told Him to "save himself" on the cross. The judgment that fell on those who mocked Elisha is a foreshadowing of the ultimate judgment that comes upon those who reject the Son of God (Acts 4:11-12).

​3. How should the truth of this passage change me?

1. ​Develop Spiritual Tenacity: Three times Elijah told Elisha to stay behind, and three times Elisha said, "As the Lord lives, I will not leave you". This challenges me to stop being a "fair-weather" follower. Do I stop praying when I don't get an answer immediately? Do I pull back when following Jesus gets inconvenient? I need to cultivate a stubborn, holy persistence that refuses to let go of God until I receive His blessing.
2. ​Ask for "Big" Things: Elisha didn't ask for money, fame, or comfort. He asked for a double portion of the Spirit—the capacity to carry the weight of the ministry. This changes how I pray. Instead of just praying for my problems to go away, I should pray for the capacity to handle them. I should ask God to enlarge my heart and spirit to serve Him more effectively, regardless of the cost.
3. ​Pick Up the Mantle: When the cloak fell, Elisha had to make a move. He picked it up. The truth is, God often leaves "mantles" (opportunities/callings) on the ground in front of us. He doesn't force them on us. This challenges me to overcome my passivity. If I see a need in my family or community, I shouldn't wait for someone else. I must stoop down, pick up the responsibility, and say, "I will serve here."
4. ​Face "Rivers" with Faith: Elisha stood at the Jordan bank alone. Elijah was gone. He could have panicked. Instead, he struck the water and asked, "Where is the Lord, the God of Elijah?". This teaches me that I cannot live on someone else's faith forever. Eventually, I have to face my own obstacles and use the faith I have. I must act on God's Word myself, not just watch others do it.
5. ​Let Go of the Past: Elisha tore his own clothes into two pieces. This was a sign of mourning, but also of separation. He couldn't wear his old identity (as a farmer) and the new mantle (as a prophet) at the same time. This changes me by forcing me to ask: What "old clothes" (habits, mindsets, past failures) am I still wearing? To step into my new season, I must be willing to tear up the old identity completely.
6. ​Be a Salt and Light: Elisha used salt—a symbol of preservation and covenant—to heal the land. Jesus calls His followers the "salt of the earth." This challenges me to look at my workplace or family. Is the "water" there bitter (toxic culture, gossip, hopelessness)? My role is not to complain about the bitterness but to be the salt—to introduce the grace and truth of Jesus that heals the environment.

​4. How do the events of today’s reading help you better understand the grand narrative of Scripture?

1. ​The Unbroken Chain: The Bible is one continuous story of God working through successive generations. The transition from Elijah to Elisha proves that God’s plan is not fragile; it survives the death of His greatest leaders. This helps me understand that I am part of a relay race. I received the baton from those before me, and my job is to run my leg faithfully and hand it off to the next generation.
2. ​The Conquest Motif: By crossing the Jordan River on dry ground, Elijah and Elisha are reenacting the miracle of Joshua 3. This signals that the "Conquest" of the Promised Land is not a one-time event; it is a spiritual reality that must be renewed. The Grand Narrative is about God constantly calling His people to "cross over" and claim His promises, fighting against the idolatry that creeps back in.
3. ​The Remnant in the Darkness: The fact that "schools of the prophets" existed in Bethel (the headquarters of the Golden Calf cult) is profound. It fits the biblical theme that God never leaves Himself without a witness (like the 7,000 in Elijah’s day). Even in the darkest chapters of history (or the darkest places in our world), God has His outposts of light.
4. ​The Conflict of Two Kingdoms: The incident at Bethel with the mocking youths highlights the "Seed War" from Genesis 3:15. There is perpetual hostility between the seed of the serpent (those who mock God) and the seed of the woman (God’s prophets). The Bible does not hide this conflict; it exposes it. The narrative shows that God will ultimately judge those who align themselves against His Kingdom.
5. ​The Reality of the Unseen Realm: The "chariots of fire" pull back the curtain on the physical world. The Grand Narrative of Scripture insists that history is not just about kings and politics; it is a spiritual battle involving angels, demons, and the armies of Heaven. This encourages us that the forces for us are always greater than the forces against us (2 Kings 6:16).
6. ​Judgment and Salvation: Chapter 2 acts as a microcosm of the end of the world. You have Salvation (Jericho’s water healed) and Judgment (Bethel’s mockers destroyed). This mirrors the final pages of the Bible (Revelation), where the Grand Narrative concludes with the healing of the nations (River of Life) and the final exclusion of those who reject the King. It reminds us that God is both a Savior and a Judge.