LPDP 2021 Awardee · Student & Mom
Rejected twice while pregnant. Then top score on my first LPDP try.
Ajinomoto and INPEX said no. Months later, LPDP said yes — highest overall score in my batch. Here's what changed.
The short version
Before LPDP, I was turned down by two other scholarships — Ajinomoto and INPEX — while I was pregnant. I wasn't able to give those applications everything they needed at the time.
By the time LPDP opened, my story and my essay were already in place. I applied, and got in on my first attempt — with the highest overall score in my batch.
I made this site to document what actually worked, and to help applicants who are exactly where I was.
What you'll find here
Three simple paths, depending on what you need right now.
Read the Journey
The real story — essay drafts, interview prep, the rejections that came before LPDP, and what changed my approach for good.
Start readingGet Free Resources
Templates, checklists, and guides I wish I had when I was staring at a blank document. Free, no catch.
See resourcesWork With Me Directly
1-on-1 essay review and application coaching, based on what actually got me — and my mentees — in.
See how it worksWhy listen to me
LPDP 2021 Awardee
Beasiswa Reguler
MSc Biomedical Science
University of Auckland, New Zealand
Student & mom
Studying abroad with a little one in tow
1-on-1 coaching
Brainstorming, essay review, and interview prep
What mentees say
A few words from applicants who started exactly where you are — unsure whether their story was “good enough”.
Read all testimonials“The brainstorming session made me realise my own story was strong enough. My essay finally had a direction.”— Mentee, brainstorming
“The feedback was honest and detailed, not just ‘looks good, keep going’.”— Mentee, essay review
Not sure where to start?
Read about what went wrong in my Ajinomoto and INPEX applications — it might save you months. Or grab the free essay template and start today.