Top Scholar Award 2026: Stephanie Gabriella Sumono Inspires Future Business Leaders at i3L University
Jakarta, 09 August 2026 — Congratulations to i3L University’s student of the International Business Management program, Class of 2025, Stephanie Gabriella Sumono, for winning the prestigious Top Scholar Award 2026. Stephanie has been an outstanding student in academic performance, leadership, creativity, and involvement in university and community activities, with an impressive overall GPA of 3.8.
The Top Scholar Award recognizes students who excel in academics, leadership, innovation, and service. Stephanie’s accomplishments exemplify the values that i3L University instills in its graduates: globally minded, socially responsible individuals prepared to make a meaningful impact in their professional careers.
Stephanie chose to pursue international business management because she was curious about how businesses operate across different countries and cultures. She wanted to understand not only business strategies but also the role of communication, people, and cross-cultural collaboration in helping organizations grow.
When exploring universities, i3L University stood out for its practical learning approach. Beyond classroom lectures, the program offered project-based learning, student organizations, and industry exposure, allowing students to gain valuable real-world experience while completing their studies.
Looking back, Stephanie believes these opportunities outside the classroom have contributed just as much to her personal and professional development as her academic courses.
One of Stephanie’s greatest challenges during university was balancing her academic responsibilities with her extensive involvement in student organizations and institutional activities.
Managing assignments, examinations, and organizational commitments simultaneously required discipline and careful planning. Rather than seeing these responsibilities as obstacles, Stephanie used them as opportunities to strengthen her time management and organizational skills.
By learning to prioritize tasks, stay disciplined, and remain consistent, she successfully maintained strong academic performance while actively contributing to campus life.
Those experiences have prepared her to work well under pressure today, a key skill for future business professionals.
One of Stephanie’s most valuable professional experiences was her non-credit internship during the i3L Family Fun Run 2026, where she served in the Creative Division.
Her responsibilities included designing Instagram content and promotional materials to support one of i3L University’s largest community events. Working under tight deadlines taught her how to communicate efficiently with different teams while responding quickly to revisions and feedback.
This experience taught Stephanie that making successful content is not only about beautiful images. To be a successful communicator, you need to deliver accurate information, meet deadlines, and produce materials that are helpful to the audience you are trying to reach.
The internship strengthened her creativity, adaptability, collaboration, and communication skills, qualities that are highly valuable in today’s business environment.
Throughout her time at i3L University, Stephanie has consistently demonstrated leadership and commitment through numerous institutional organizations and events.
She currently serves as:
In addition, Stephanie has contributed to many university events, including Gathering Night, Sports Week, i3L Business Challenge, Blue Hope Campaign, i3L Poster Competition, i3L Family Fun Run, i3L’s 12th Dies Natalis, and the i3L Competition Series 2026.
Her willingness to take on various responsibilities reflects her dedication to creating a vibrant and supportive university community.
Stephanie also believes that leadership extends beyond campus activities.
She has contributed to several community service initiatives, including serving on the Creative & Documentation Division for the Blue Hope Campaign and becoming a Creative Contributor for the International Business Management CSR Program: Pemasaran UMKM.
These experiences allowed her to apply her creative and communication skills to initiatives that support local communities, reinforcing the importance of social responsibility in business.
Additionally, Stephanie expanded her academic experience by participating in the BRIGAMA International Business Case Competition 2026, where she challenged herself to solve business problems in a competitive environment.
Throughout her journey at i3L University, Stephanie has been fortunate to learn from many mentors, including her lecturers, academic advisor, and senior students.
According to Stephanie, their encouragement motivated her to embrace new opportunities, remain open to constructive feedback, and continuously challenge herself to improve. Whenever she encountered uncertainty, they willingly shared their knowledge and experiences, helping her make informed decisions throughout her university life.
Having multiple mentors has enabled Stephanie to grow academically, professionally, and personally while building the confidence to pursue ambitious goals.
For Stephanie, receiving the Top Scholar Award is more than recognition of academic achievement. It represents the countless hours of dedication, perseverance, and commitment she has invested in both her studies and the wider university community.
The award motivates her to continue learning, contributing, and creating positive impact wherever she goes.
Her advice to fellow students is simple but meaningful: never be afraid to say yes to opportunities. Join activities that genuinely interest you, meet new people, and embrace experiences even when they seem challenging. Often, those very experiences become the greatest opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Stephanie Gabriella Sumono, Top Scholar Awardee, is the embodiment of everything an i3L University student should be, excelling academically while also demonstrating leadership, creativity, collaboration, and a willingness to make a difference. Her inspiring journey is a source of inspiration for future students who want to become globally competitive business professionals.
i3L University’s International Business Management study program gives you the essential skills for global, multicultural leadership, balanced with a human-centric social science focus. Our program is structured for experience: you do an internship 8 times in 8 semesters! All coursework is condensed into the first half of Semesters 1-5. The rest is dedicated to your mini-internships. Graduate with eight professional experiences ready for your career.