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SBY grants becak driver's daughter graduate scholarship
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) has decided to grant Raeni, daughter of a becak (pedicab) driver who was recently named best graduate from Semarang State University, a scholarship for graduate school on Friday
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resident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) has decided togrant Raeni, daughter of a becak(pedicab) driver who was recently named best graduate from Semarang StateUniversity, a scholarship for graduate school on Friday.
'I have talked with the education minister, and we both agreed that the government should help Raeni achieve her dreams,' Yudhoyono said on Friday, as quoted by presidentri.go.id.
Earlier, Raeni had said that she wanted to pursue a master's degree in England.
Yudhoyono said he was proud of Raeni's accomplishment, and considered her to be one of Indonesia's young achievers.
"Anyone, whether they are from wealthy [families] or from less fortunate ones, can become successful," said Yudhoyono, who was joined by Education and Culture Minister Mohammad Nuh.
Raeni had recently completed her undergraduate degree with a major in accounting and a nearly perfect GPA (grade point average) of 3.96. She attended the university on scholarship, and in high school was also recognized as best graduate. (dic)
