There are two categories in this event, namely the Poetry Competition and the Photography Competition, which features the theme “Vibrant Ramadan Fostering Character Education.” The event was followed by a general public throughout Indonesia. The winners from each category were announced via the Instagram account @himprobsifson Friday (3/6/2022).

Composing a poem entitled “Merawikan Setakat Doa,” Zanida managed to win 2nd place at this event. For these achievements, she felt grateful. “I feel grateful and happy for the result I got in this race. This result motivated me to be more productive in my work and learn more about literature, especially poetry,” said Zanida on Thursday (9/6/2022).

The meaning contained in the poem that she composed describes the obstacles faced by a person when he/she reminds others to do a good deed. “The ‘Merawikan Setakat Doa’ contains a message that in the effort to invite someone to do good deeds, one will inevitably face obstacles, even condescending looks from others. However, if we are sincere and courageous enough to overcome all these obstacles, surely the doors to other people’s hearts will slowly be opened, and then all those noble values will be more easily accepted,” explained Zanida.

At the end of the interview session, Zanida advised fellow students to do positive and useful activities. “To all my fellow students, never be afraid to take steps as long as it is a positive and useful activity. Try taking part in many competitions organized by education institutions and non-education institutions. Remember, the glory of achievements and accomplishment will always belong to the optimistic people,” Zanida said.

Previously, Zanida also managed to win several awards. These awards include the 3rd place in the International Level Poetry and Short Story Writing Competition (LCPC 6) by the 2021 ‘Event Menulis Nasional’; 2nd place in the 2021 National Poetry and Indonesia Literature Competition by Universitas Negeri Malang; 3rd place in the Collegiate National Poetry Competition 2021, and 1st place in the Southeast Asian Language and Literature Week 2021. Humas UNS

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Four speakers were invited to the webinar held through the Zoom Cloud Meeting platform, Aldi Dwi Saputra, S.Pd. (LPDP Awardee), Mipa Tiyasmala, S.Pd. (Mawapres UNS Awardee), and Natanael Feby R., S.Pd. and Fadhiya Inasarisa (Unggulan Scholarship Kemendikbud Awardee).

Aldi, the alumnus of Indonesian Language and Literature Education UNS, shared information on the requirements for LPDP scholarship, including completing the previous education stage, are not taking master or doctoral program while applying, attaching recommendations from the academic member for those who are not in employment and recommendation from supervisor for those who are working. “(And) selecting target university and program following the LPDP requirements,” he explained. Aldi also explained other requirements and suggested the participants access the full list of requirements in https://lpdp.kemenkeu.go.id/. Lastly, Aldi shared his tips during the selection process and suggested that participants start preparing their English from now.

“Become students with academic and non-academic characters, (join) organizations, and (collect) achievements. Quality is more than quantity; there is a quality in A-grade. Then, don’t forget to love your parents, pray, and share with others,” he added.

Mipa Tiyasmala also explained the scholarship that she won, a scholarship granted by UNS for its excellent graduates to continue their studies. She explained that the scholarship covers the tuition fees for four years and development fees. “The requirements for this scholarship are UNS last graduates, cum laude, taking linear study, and publish articles in Scopus indexed journals. All fees incurred after four years should be paid by students,” she explained.

The last two speakers, Natanael Feby and Fadhiya Inasarisa shared their tips with winning Unggulan Scholarship from Kemendikbud that is granted for the undergraduate to doctoral degree students each year. They suggested the participants look for information and fulfill all the administrative requirements to ask others about different scholarships. “Prepare an exciting personal statement in CV through showing off your potential, activities you participated in, achievements, and other things. A personal statement must match with yourself, don’t make up things, and use appropriate language,” Natanael concluded. Humas UNS

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