UNS — The Rector of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta, Prof. Jamal Wiwoho granted a Master’s study scholarship for all gold medalists in the National Science Week (Pimnas). This decision was announced by Prof. Jamal Wiwoho in the awarding ceremony for excellent students in the Faculty of Medical Science (FK) UNS auditorium.
Prof. Jamal and Vice-Rector for Academic and Student Affairs UNS, Prof. Ahmad Yunus, finalized the decision on a Master’s study scholarship for all the gold medalists in UNS in front of all students attending the ceremony offline and online. Previously, UNS only provided IDR 6 million assistance funds for gold medalists, IDR 4.5 million for silver medalists, and IDR 2.5 million for bronze medalists, followed by the exemption of thesis defense for all medalists. But in Tuesday (14/12/2021) ceremony UNS added a scholarship as a bonus.
“If gold medalists in Pimnas receive a scholarship, do you agree?” Prof. Jamal offered.
Once answered with silence, the participants accepted the offer in unison after the Rector repeated the question. Prof. Jamal tapped his desk to mark the agreement between the university and the medalists.
“This is a strategy to achieve the Key Performance Indicators (IKU) 1 because there are three indicators. First, finding a job six months after graduating, second continuing study. If you won gold, automatically, your Master’s Degree would be free, so we get an IKU point that graduates continue to study after graduation. Third, become an entrepreneur with minimum income of City Minimum Wage (UMK),” Prof. Jamal stated.
Inna Zuhriah Zain, a gold medalist from Pharmacy Program, stated that she is delighted with the decision.
“We are delighted. This appreciation answers our wish, especially to continue our study,” Inna stated. Humas UNS
Reporter: Bayu Aji Prasetya
Editor: Dwi Hastuti