Jakarta, VIVA \u2013 The move by Central Sulawesi Governor Anwar Hafid to\nexpand access to education through the Berani Cerdas programme has\nopened opportunities for residents to pursue studies up to doctoral\nlevel.<\/p>\n
With a budget of Rp 351 billion, the programme forms part of efforts\nto equalise education whilst strengthening human resources, and could be\nemulated by other provinces across the country.<\/p>\n
The Berani Cerdas programme launched by Central Sulawesi Governor\nAnwar Hafid not only widens access and equity in education up to\ndoctoral level, but can also serve as a model for other regions in\nstrengthening human resource development through educational support\ntailored to community needs.<\/p>\n
Ujang Komarudin, a political analyst at Al-Azhar University Indonesia\n(UAI), considers the education policy implemented by Anwar Hafid worthy\nof being an example for other regional governments. He noted that each\nregion indeed has different scholarship schemes according to their\nrespective capacities and policies.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, it can certainly serve as a role model or example in other\nregions or provinces. But scholarship schemes in other regions do vary\nconsiderably,\u201d said Ujang.<\/p>\n
He added that the policy demonstrates the regional head\u2019s commitment\nto improving the quality of local human resources. Beyond opening up\nopportunities for residents to attend university, it can also raise the\nquality of the region\u2019s population in the long term.<\/p>\n
\u201cI see this as a form of care from Anwar Hafid to equalise education\nin his region. By providing scholarships from undergraduate to doctoral\nlevel, it reflects that Anwar Hafid wishes to uplift the dignity of the\npeople of Central Sulawesi,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Berani Cerdas is a Central Sulawesi provincial government programme\nproviding educational cost assistance to improve access, equity, and the\nquality of education for both school pupils and university students. The\nprogramme allocates a budget of Rp 351 billion, covering assistance for\npupils, students from undergraduate to doctoral level, specialist\nmedical education, as well as teaching staff and teachers.<\/p>\n
He went on to say that attention to ordinary citizens is one of the\nprogramme\u2019s important aspects, as higher education remains a challenge\nfor some residents. He also highlighted the provision of scholarships up\nto doctoral level, which he considered relatively rare among regional\ngovernments.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/anwar-hafids-programme-offering-scholarships-from-undergraduate-to-doctoral-level-in-central-sulawesi-becomes-1788792732", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }