UNAIR NEWS 鈥 has awarded scholarships to 210 students from ten elementary schools in the Mulyorejo Subdistrict. The event was held on Tuesday (18/11/2025) in the Asmat Room on the 4th Floor of the ASEEC Tower, Dharmawangsa-B Campus, as part of UNAIR鈥檚 continued commitment to supporting communities near Campus C.
东京热鈥檚 Director of Student Affairs, Dr. Eko Supeno, drs., M.Si., explained that the initiative represents the university鈥檚 effort to extend meaningful benefits to the surrounding community. He encouraged participants to regard the activity as a shared act of goodwill. 鈥淟et us treat this as part of our collective effort to build a better Indonesia,鈥 he said.
UNAIR鈥檚 dedication to community support
During his remarks, Dr. Supeno shared that UNAIR distributes various forms of social assistance each year, including food packages for residents around the campus. He noted that the program reflects UNAIR鈥檚 genuine concern as a state university with legal status that remains committed to generating positive societal impact. 鈥淲e developed this university without debt, and this initiative is one way for us to return the blessings we have received,鈥 he stated.
He stressed that providing scholarships places no burden on the institution. Instead, it strengthens UNAIR鈥檚 drive to deliver meaningful contributions to the community. 鈥淕iving will never bankrupt UNAIR. When we share, much more goodness comes back to us,鈥 he added.
Dr. Supeno also expressed hope that the scholarship will inspire students to dream of pursuing higher education. He highlighted that UNAIR currently ranks second in Indonesia at the Asian level in global rankings. 鈥淚 hope these children aspire to study here. If that intention takes root early, God willing, the path will become easier,鈥 he said.
Community gratitude toward UNAIR
A representative of the school principals, Suwardi, expressed appreciation for UNAIR鈥檚 concern for students in Mulyorejo. He explained that scholarship recipients were selected based on individual need. 鈥淲e are deeply grateful because this support gives our children the chance to pursue education to its fullest,鈥 he said. He also hoped the collaboration would continue in future years.
The event concluded with a discussion session and a tour of the ASEEC Tower, where students were introduced to the campus environment as part of an effort to build early motivation and broaden their educational outlook.
Author: Samudra Luhur聽
Editor: Ragil Kukuh Imanto
