108 students receive scholarships

108 students receive scholarships

JAKARTA: Over 100 elementary students in Bekasi have received
scholarships from Lippo Cikarang as part of the company's
community service in the area.

The students from eight state elementary schools in five
villages surrounding Lippo Cikarang were awarded the scholarships
for the 2001/2002 school year, head of the company's public
relations department, Jeanny L. Wullur, said on Wednesday.

Each of the 108 students received a total of Rp 120,000 to pay
for annual school fees, uniforms, books and stationery, she
added.

The scholarships were officially handed over to
representatives of the students by Bekasi regent Wikanda
Darmawijaya on Monday.

According to government regulations, state schools are free
but, in reality, students have to make payments to cover various
needs, such as building maintenance and extra-curricular
activities. -- JP