Amid the rising Single Tuition Fee (UKT) in several universities, Universitas Hayam Wuruk Perbanas is offering scholarships to new prospective students. These scholarships, called the Golden Indonesia Scholarships (BIE), are being awarded for the first time in 2024. The BIE UHW Perbanas scholarships are fully funded by the university with the aim of preparing excellent human resources in Indonesia and fostering a golden generation.

On Wednesday, May 8, new students representing the Golden Indonesia Scholarship recipients attended a ceremony at UHW Perbanas. Held in Room C301 of the Wonorejo Campus, each recipient symbolically received the benefits of the scholarship program.

The ceremony was led by Dr. Lufti, S.E., M.Fin., Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business at UHW Perbanas, accompanied by Rinda Rulijanawati, Head of New Student Admissions (PMB).

In a separate statement, Dr. Yudi Sutarso, S.E., M.Si., Rector of UHW Perbanas, mentioned that this program is offered to young people aiming to pursue studies at the Diploma 3 or Bachelor's level. The scholarship covers the Education Contribution Fee (USP) and provides a 50% subsidy on the Basic Tuition Fee (UKP) each semester throughout their normal study period. "Each study program has different details. Our university has 8 study programs across 2 faculties implementing the Golden Indonesia Scholarships," he explained.

Rinda Rulijanawati, Head of PMB UHW Perbanas, detailed that each student receiving the Golden Indonesia Scholarship gets financial benefits varying by their chosen program. Specifically, 3 programs in the Faculty of Engineering and Design (Bachelor’s in Visual Communication Design, Informatics, and Information Systems) each offer a total scholarship value of IDR 16.4 million.

Meanwhile, in the Faculty of Economics and Business, the Bachelor’s in Accounting and Management programs each provide a total scholarship of IDR 33 million, while the Bachelor's in Sharia Economics offers IDR 17.4 million. For the Diploma 3 program, new students receive financial benefits amounting to IDR 13.3 million through the BIE program.

"Each program has a different quota. The total quota for the Golden Indonesia Scholarships is 270 students. Currently, it is still available, and registration will close on May 31, 2024, or once the quota is filled," she detailed.

One scholarship recipient, Kalelo Agusto Sintano, expressed his happiness as it helps reduce his parents' financial burden. He had known about UHW Perbanas since middle school through family. "I applied here and was initially surprised to be accepted through the Golden Indonesia Scholarship program," remarked the young man from SMA Negeri 2 Katingan Hilir, Central Kalimantan. (PR)