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    "data": {
        "id": 1714560,
        "msgid": "bni-strengthens-educational-equity-through-scholarship-programme-1777769632",
        "date": "2026-05-03 06:33:07",
        "title": "BNI Strengthens Educational Equity Through Scholarship Programme",
        "author": "",
        "source": "TEMPO_ID_BISNIS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "PT Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) is reinforcing its commitment to enhancing education quality in Indonesia by providing scholarships to over 1,000 talented and needy students across various educational levels from 2025 to April 2026, as part of its BNI Berbagi initiative. This programme, aligned with National Education Day, supports government efforts for equitable access to education, focusing not only on academic development but also on character building and financial literacy. BNI plans to expand the initiative to remote, outermost, and underdeveloped regions to foster a competitive future workforce.",
        "content": "<p>PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, or BNI, continues to\nstrengthen its commitment to improving education quality in Indonesia,\nin line with the spirit of National Education Day (Hardiknas),\ncommemorated every 2 May. One concrete step taken is the distribution of\nscholarships to students in need and with achievements. This programme\nis part of BNI\u2019s efforts to support the development of superior and\ncompetitive human resources for the future. From 2025 to April 2026, the\nBNI Berbagi programme has distributed scholarships to more than 1,000\nstudents from various educational levels, from primary school to higher\neducation. This initiative represents BNI\u2019s tangible contribution to\nexpanding equitable access to education across Indonesia. BNI Corporate\nSecretary Okki Rushartomo stated that through the BNI Berbagi programme,\nthe company consistently supports the government in promoting equitable\naccess to education. \u201cThe momentum of Hardiknas serves as a reminder to\nus all that education is the primary foundation in building the nation\u2019s\nfuture. BNI remains committed to being present and making real\ncontributions to improving education quality in Indonesia,\u201d said Okki in\na written statement. Furthermore, he explained that this initiative not\nonly focuses on enhancing academic capacity but also on character\nformation and financial literacy so that society is better prepared to\nface future economic challenges. The scholarship programme is also\naccompanied by mentoring and educational activities to ensure that the\nbenefits received by recipients are optimal and sustainable. In the\nfuture, BNI is committed to expanding the programme\u2019s reach to the\noutermost, outermost, and underdeveloped areas (3T). \u201cBNI is committed\nto continuing to expand the reach of this programme so that its benefits\ncan be felt more widely by communities in various regions of Indonesia,\u201d\nemphasised Okki. Through these various initiatives, BNI hopes to\ncontribute to producing a generation that is not only academically\nexcellent but also possesses strong character for a better future\nIndonesia.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bni-strengthens-educational-equity-through-scholarship-programme-1777769632",
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    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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