# Indonesian national student science competitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-national-student-science-competitions
> Updated: 2026-09-25T01:21:10.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

The Indonesian Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education continues to manage various national student competitions and talent recognition programs. In mid-September 2026, the National Achievement Center (Puspresnas) announced 125 high school finalists for the 2026 Indonesian Student Research Olympiad (OPSI) following evaluations of research reports.

In late September, the National Science Olympiad (OSN) for high school students concluded at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang with 566 finalists. DKI Jakarta was named the overall champion with 82 medals, while SMAS 1 Kristen BPK Penabur Jakarta secured the highest number of gold medals with five. Concurrently, the OPSI 2026 opened at Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta. During the event, Minister Abdul Mu’ti emphasized fostering a scientific culture and encouraged students to use technology and artificial intelligence to address real-world issues like climate change and food security.

Following public criticism regarding perceived decreases in award amounts for the 2026 OSN, Minister Abdul Mu'ti announced plans to increase prize money for the 2027 competition. While 2026 prize amounts remain as scheduled—with gold medalists receiving Rp 15 million at elementary and junior high levels and Rp 25 million at the senior high level—the ministry is evaluating new financing schemes to better reward science talents in the future.

## Claims

- The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education plans to increase National Science Olympiad (OSN) prizes in 2027. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The government is currently seeking a financing scheme to increase awards for science talents in future years. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- For SD, MI, SMP, and MTs levels, gold medalists receive Rp 15 million, silver Rp 10 million, and bronze Rp 5 million. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- For SMA, MA, and SMK levels, gold medalists receive Rp 25 million, silver Rp 20 million, and bronze Rp 15 million. (single source)
- The 2026 OSN for secondary education included 566 science talents competing in nine fields. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Indonesian students compete in 2026 national science and research olympiads

Indonesia hosted the 2026 National Science Olympiad and the Indonesian Student Research Olympiad to promote scientific culture and excellence among students.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-students-compete-in-2026-national-science-and-research-olympiads

### 2026-09-22: Indonesia Ministry plans to increase National Science Olympiad prizes in 2027

Indonesia's Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education plans to increase National Science Olympiad (OSN) prize money in 2027 following criticism over 2026 award amounts.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-ministry-plans-to-increase-national-science-olympiad-prizes-in-2027

### 2026-09-14: Puspresnas announces 125 finalists for OPSI 2026

Puspresnas has announced 125 high school finalists for the 2026 Indonesian Student Research Olympiad (OPSI), with the final stage set for September 24–30, 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puspresnas-announces-125-finalists-for-opsi-2026

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