President Jokowi gives scholarships to Islamic students in Madura, Indonesia

Source: Bureau of Press and Media, via Sekretariat Kabinet Republik Indonesia.
President Jokowi (right) attended Halaqah Kebangsaan (a special gathering) on
October 8 where he met clerics, Islamic school caretakers, and Islamic students
from Madura Island who had done well academically at Al Amien Prenduan
Islamic School in Sumenep Regency, East Java, Indonesia. 

Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is optimistic that Indonesia has human resources with high-quality skills after witnessing the number of high achievers among Islamic students with in Madura Island, East Java.

He has responded by conferring scholarships on the students after discussions with Minister of State Secretary Pratikno.