UNS – Twenty students with disabilities at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta have received laptops donated by PT Bayan Resources Tbk. The distribution ceremony, part of the Bayan Peduli Scholarship Program for 2024, was held on Thursday (21/11/2024) at the 4th Floor Auditorium of the LPPMP Building, UNS. Bayan Peduli serves as the flagship program for PT Bayan Resources’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, focusing on supporting inclusivity and disability sectors.
The Secretary of the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) UNS, Dr. Dimas Rahadian Aji Muhammad, S.T.P., M.Sc., personally handed over the laptops to the students, accompanied by the Head of the Disability Studies Center (PSD) LPPM UNS, Prof. Dr. Munawir Yusuf, M.Psi.
Prof. Munawir expressed gratitude to PT Bayan Resources Tbk for channeling its CSR funds to support UNS students with disabilities. He noted that UNS currently has 82 students with disabilities enrolled across various faculties. “UNS, through the PSD LPPM, strives to provide the best services for students with disabilities,” he said.
The PSD LPPM UNS has mobilized 30 volunteers to assist students with disabilities. In addition to providing human resources for assistance, the center also helps secure learning facilities for these students. “Previously, PSD sought donors to provide laptops for students with disabilities in need of learning support. Thankfully, in 2024, PT Bayan Resources Tbk stepped in to provide laptops to 20 freshmen with disabilities at UNS,” Prof. Munawir explained.
Beyond the laptops, PT Bayan Resources Tbk also granted comprehensive scholarships to the 20 students. The scholarship package covers tuition fees for eight semesters, institutional development fees, living expenses, round-trip transportation to campus, meal allowances, internship costs, book purchases, Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) costs, and final project expenses. “All tuition-related expenses are fully covered by PT Bayan Resources Tbk. Over eight semesters, each student receives support amounting to IDR 215 million. This demonstrates UNS’s commitment not only to admitting students with disabilities but also to supporting and facilitating their education,” Prof. Munawir added.
He urged all students with disabilities at UNS to focus on their studies. “For those who have received scholarships, focus on your education without worrying about financial burdens. If you encounter any challenges, report them to the volunteers or PSD LPPM. We are ready to assist,” he said.
Parents of scholarship recipients were also invited to the event, with hopes that they would help oversee their children’s use of scholarship funds. “We hope the scholarship recipients maintain their academic performance, graduate on time, and continue achieving excellence,” Prof. Munawir emphasized.
Meanwhile, the Secretary of LPPM UNS, Dr. Dimas Rahadian Aji Muhammad, S.T.P., M.Sc., commended PSD LPPM UNS for its dedication to supporting students with disabilities. “PSD is one of the research centers at LPPM UNS that actively engages not only in research and community service but also in impactful social initiatives,” Dr. Dimas said.
He expressed hope that the students benefiting from PT Bayan Resources Tbk’s scholarships would excel in their studies. “We extend our heartfelt thanks to PT Bayan Resources Tbk for providing substantial scholarship support to UNS students with disabilities. May this assistance ease their burdens and pave the way for their success,” he concluded.
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