UGM has implemented various programs to help students from low-income families, proving its commitment to equity and inclusiveness in education. KIP Kuliah is the most notable scheme aimed at providing critical financial assistance required for tuition and other crucial resources. This initiative has recently been promoted by the university, as it has extended the application window for the year 2023 so that more people can apply, thus upholding the principle of education for all.
Kartu Indonesia Pintar (KIP) Kuliah
Apart from financial assistance, UGM offers a number of supportive measures, such as a laptop loan program for students who cannot afford a laptop of their own. This initiative has been successful and positively appreciated, as it enables the students to immerse themselves fully in their studies. In addition, Kafegama, which is an alumni association, has also contributed by supplying those in need with laptops, which has improved the learning process of the students. Understanding the importance of academic success, UGM provides students with free breakfast meals during examinations to minimise stress and encourage healthy eating.
Financial assistance in the form of scholarships to students has also been implemented within the institution. In particular, these funds are expected to boost students’ morale and reduce pressures associated with the tuition fee. Moreover, Rumah ZIS UGM (Rumah Zakat, Infaq, dan Shodaqoh) extends crucial support to students from low-income families by distributing zakat funds and basic necessities. This is evidence of UGM’s commitment to providing equal access to educational resources.
The student laptop lending program by Ditmawa UGM aims to support students in need by providing them with laptops for academic purposes.
In recognition of the difficulties experienced by students, UGM has created legal consultation services in the form of a Research Center. This initiative helps to educate students about their rights and the relevant legal services available to them to help tackle any legal issues that may be encountered during their education. By creating a well-rounded support structure that also includes other areas such as financial support and educational services, as well as legal aid, UGM reinforces its position as a student-oriented institution which seeks the welfare of its students.
These initiatives show that UGM has a clear and effective structure for mobilising more support for low-income students, as opposed to the UN’s target of building effective social protection systems. As UGM meets the diverse demands of its student population, it improves the reach of education and plays a role in fostering a fairer society. It also shows in its continuous efforts that the university understands the challenges brought by poverty to the students and that it has a purpose of providing relevant assistance for the students to succeed in higher education.
References:
- KIP Kuliah Ditmawa
- KIP Kuliah Recipients Class of 2023
- Registration for KIP Kuliah UGM 2023 New Student Extended Until August 30
- How to Register for KIP Kuliah for UGM Students Class of 2023
- Laptop Loan Service for Students
- Various Stories of New UGM Students Who Received 0 Rupiah UKT and Laptop Assistance
- Kafegama’s Contribution to FEB UGM: Laptop Assistance to FEB UGM Students
- UGM Scholarship Class of 2023
- UGM Provides Free Breakfast for Students During Semester Exams
- Rumah ZIS UGM Scholarship
- Legal Consultation and Assistance Center for Students
University-free support for low-income families is provided through various programs listed in table below (scholarship list January – December 2023).
Scholarship for Low-Income Families
| No | Title of Student Support Program | Type of Student Support | Free/ Subsidized | Unit in Charge | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bidikmisi, KIP Kuliah, and Afirmasi Dikti https://ditmawa.ugm.ac.id/2023/01/heregistrasi-semester-genap-2022-2023-mahasiswa-penerima-bidikmisi-kip-kuliah-dan-afirmasi-dikti/ | Tuition Fee Assistance | Free and Subsidized available based on student financial status | Direktorat Kemahasiswaan | Re-registration of Bidikmisi, KIP Kuliah, and Dikti Affirmation recipient students. For students whose assistance period has expired, the amount of UKT follows the policies of each Faculty. |
| 2 | OCBC NISP Syariah Education Fund Assistance Scholarship https://ditmawa.ugm.ac.id/2023/01/pembukaan-pendaftaran-beasiswa-bantuan-dana-pendidikan-ocbc-nisp-syariah-tahun-2023/ | Financial Aid, Internship, Career Opportunities | Subsidized (IDR 5,000,000.00/student/semester) | OCBC NISP Syariah | The scholarship program is designed to support Indonesian students in need of financial assistance during their university studies. |
| 3 | PT Indo Megah Sehat Scholarship https://ditmawa.ugm.ac.id/2023/01/pembukaan-pendaftaran-beasiswa-pt-indo-megah-sehat-tahun-2023/ | Financial Aid, Internship, Career Opportunities | Subsidized (IDR 2,500,000.00 per student) | PT Indo Megah Sehat | Scholarship program aims to support talented yet financially disadvantaged students at UGM. The program focus on students from specific fields like law, dentistry, accounting, and more. In addition to financial support, the program offers internship opportunities and potential career paths within PT Indo Megah Sehat. |
| 4 | Van Deventer-Maas Indonesia Scholarship https://ditmawa.ugm.ac.id/2023/02/pembukaan-pendaftaran-van-deventer-maas-indonesia-scholarship-2023-2024/ | Financial Aid, Capacity Building | Subsidized (IDR 750,000.00/month) | Van Deventer-Maas Indonesia | The Van Deventer-Maas Indonesia Scholarship program provides financial support and capacity building opportunities for UGM students. The program offers a monthly allowance of Rp 750.000,00 for up to eight semesters, as well as opportunities for exam bonuses, TOEFL bonuses, and free capacity building programs. To be eligible, students must be undergraduate students (S1/D4) from the 2020, 2021, and 2022 cohorts, have a minimum GPA of 3.00, be under 27 years old, not be receiving any other scholarships, and come from a financially disadvantaged background. The application period is from February 10th to March 10th, 2023, through ers.vdms-scholarship.org and Simaster. |
| 5 | Dato’ Low Tuck Kwong Scholarship Odd and Even Semester 2022/2023 (Academic Achievement Category – Economically Disadvantaged and Final Project Category) https://ditmawa.ugm.ac.id/2023/03/pembukaan-pendaftaran-beasiswa-dato-low-tuck-kwong-semester-gasal-dan-genap-2022-2023-kategori-prestasi-akademik-ekonomi-kurang-mampu-dan-kategori-tugas-akhir/ | Financial Aid | Subsidized (IDR 4,200,000.00 - 5,000,000.00/student/semester) | Dato’ Low Tuck Kwong | The Beasiswa Dato’ Low Tuck Kwong program offers financial aid for students who demonstrate academic achievement and come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. It covers both odd and even semesters of the 2022-2023 academic year. |
| 6 | Adaro Foundation Scholarship 2023-2024 https://ditmawa.ugm.ac.id/2023/04/penawaran-beasiswa-adaro-foundation-2023-2024/ | Financial Aid, Leadership Development | Subsidized (IDR 800,000.00/student/semester) | Adaro Foundation | The Beasiswa Adaro Foundation program offers financial aid and opportunities for leadership development to UGM students for the academic year 2023-2024. |
| 7 | UGM Scholarship Class of 2022 Even Semester Academic Year 2022/2023 and Odd Semester Academic Year 2023/2024 https://ditmawa.ugm.ac.id/2023/04/beasiswa-ugm-angkatan-2022-semester-genap-ta-2022-2023-dan-semester-gasal-ta-2023-2024/ | Financial Aid, Academic Assistance | Subsidized (IDR 3,000,000.00/student/semester) | Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) | The Beasiswa UGM program supports students from the 2022 cohort for both the even semester of 2022-2023 and the odd semester of 2023-2024 with financial aid and academic assistance. |
| 8 | Marga Pembangunan Jaya Foundation Scholarship for the 2023/2024 Academic Year https://ditmawa.ugm.ac.id/2023/06/beasiswa-yayasan-marga-pembangunan-jaya-tahun-akademik-2023-2024/ | Financial Aid, Development Programs | Subsidized (IDR 6,000,000.00/student/semester) | Marga Pembangunan Jaya Foundation | The Marga Pembangunan Jaya Foundation Scholarship program offers subsidized financial aid and development programs for the academic year 2023-2024. |
| 9 | Jardine UGM Scholarship 2023 https://ditmawa.ugm.ac.id/2023/07/informasi-pembukaan-pendaftaran-beasiswa-jardine-ugm-scholarship-tahun-2023/ | Financial Aid, Leadership Development, Community Engagement | Subsidized | Jardine Foundation | The Jardine UGM Scholarship program aims to support outstanding and potential students at UGM who are committed to social progress. It provides financial aid for tuition and living expenses, with a focus on leadership development and community involvement. |
| 10 | Dato’ Low Tuck Kwong Scholarship Odd and Even Semester 2023/2024 (Academic Achievement Category – Economically Disadvantaged) https://ditmawa.ugm.ac.id/2023/08/penawaran-beasiswa-dato-low-tuck-kwong-semester-gasal-dan-genap-2023-2024-kategori-prestasi-akademik-ekonomi-kurang-mampu/ | Financial Aid | Subsidized (IDR 4,200,000.00/student/semester) | Dato’ Low Tuck Kwong | The Beasiswa Dato’ Low Tuck Kwong program offers financial aid for students who demonstrate academic achievement and come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. |
| 11 | Erlangga Scholarship https://ditmawa.ugm.ac.id/2023/08/penawaran-beasiswa-erlangga/ | Financial Aid, Internship | Subsidized (IDR 7,500,000.00/student/semester) | Penerbit Erlangga | The Beasiswa Erlangga program provides financial aid for students at UGM and offers internship opportunities at Penerbit Erlangga. |
| 12 | “Bayan Peduli” Education Scholarship Program 2023 https://ditmawa.ugm.ac.id/2023/08/penawaran-beasiswa-pendidikan-bayan-peduli-program-2023/ | Full Scholarship (Financial Aid, Living Expenses, Exam/Research/Thesis Costs, Graduation Costs, Transportation/Accommodation, Books) | Free | Bayan Peduli | The Beasiswa Pendidikan “Bayan Peduli” program offers a full scholarship that covers tuition, living expenses, exam/research/thesis costs, graduation costs, transportation/accommodation, and books for students at UGM. |
| 13 | BSI Scholarship Inspiration Program Starting in 2023 https://ditmawa.ugm.ac.id/2023/09/bsi-scholarship-inspirasi-program-mulai-tahun-2023/ | Financial Aid, Internship, Leadership Development, Training | Subsidized (IDR 3,000,000.00/student/semester) | Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) | The BSI Scholarship Inspirasi program provides financial aid, internship opportunities in the Islamic economy sector, leadership development, and training in Islamic finance. |
| 14 | KIP Kuliah Pengganti https://ditmawa.ugm.ac.id/2023/11/kip-kuliah-pengganti/ | Financial Aid | Subsidized | Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek) | The KIP Kuliah Pengganti program provides financial aid for students who meet specific criteria and are not eligible for the regular KIP Kuliah program. It covers tuition fees (UKT) and living expenses. |
| 15 | Education Fee Assistance (UKT) https://ditmawa.ugm.ac.id/2023/11/bantuan-biaya-pendidikan-ukt/ | Financial Aid | Subsidized (IDR 2,400,000.00/student/semester) | Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) | Education Fee Assistance (UKT) program provides financial assistance to cover tuition fees (UKT) for students who are facing financial difficulties. |
| 16 | PT Bank KEB Hana Indonesia Tbk Scholarship https://ditmawa.ugm.ac.id/2023/11/penawaran-beasiswa-pt-bank-keb-hana-indonesia-tbk/ | Financial Aid | Subsidized (IDR 10,000,000.00) | PT Bank KEB Hana Indonesia Tbk | The PT Bank KEB Hana Indonesia Tbk Scholarship program offers financial support of Rp 10.000.000,00 (ten million rupiah) to students in IT or IT-related fields. The scholarship is awarded once and lasts until July 2024. |
| 17 | Gadjah Mada Peduli Scholarship Odd Semester 2023/2024 https://ditmawa.ugm.ac.id/2023/11/beasiwa-gadjah-mada-peduli-semester-gasal-2023-2024/ | Financial Aid | Subsidized (up to IDR 4,000,000.00 per student per semester) | Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) | The Gadjah Mada Peduli scholarship program provides financial assistance to students who are facing financial difficulties. The scholarship is awarded for the odd semester of the 2023/2024 academic year. |