Sita Nurmasitah, Indaha Nawaya Kafabina, Zahrattun Nissa Rahma Anjani, Indriati Ayu Astutik, Yosep April Widiyanto

Empowering Rural Youth: Socialization of Higher Education Scholarships for the Karang Taruna Youth Organization in Dusun Kampir

Introduction

Empowering rural youth: socialization of higher education scholarships for the karang taruna youth organization in dusun kampir. Empower rural youth with higher education scholarship info. UNNES GIAT 12 boosted Kampir Hamlet youth's knowledge on KIP Kuliah & merit-based scholarships, improving access to tertiary education.

Abstract

Higher education plays an important role as a foundation in developing quality human resources who are able to compete in the global era. However, in many rural areas, access to and understanding of the importance of higher education is still limited due to factors such as low parental education, high costs, and a lack of information about scholarships. The community service program implemented by UNNES GIAT 12 in Kampir Hamlet, Plososari Village, Kendal, aims to address these challenges by providing comprehensive scholarship information to local youth. The objectives of this program include increasing knowledge about various types of scholarships, particularly distinguishing between KIP Kuliah and merit-based scholarships, as well as guiding participants on how to access scholarship information. Using educational and interactive methods, this intervention measured the knowledge of 10 participants through pre-tests and post-tests. The results showed a significant increase in understanding, with the average pre-test score of 1.32 increasing to 3.6 on the post-test. This remarkable increase confirms the effectiveness of targeted scholarship outreach in bridging the information gap and motivating rural youth to pursue higher education. Thus, this program contributes to increased educational participation and human capital development in underserved areas.

Review

This paper presents a timely and highly relevant community service program focused on empowering rural youth through comprehensive socialization of higher education scholarships. The abstract effectively outlines the significant barriers rural youth face in accessing higher education, such as limited information and financial constraints, which the UNNES GIAT 12 initiative directly addresses. By targeting the Karang Taruna Youth Organization in Dusun Kampir, the program demonstrates a focused approach to bridging the information gap. The preliminary results, indicating a substantial increase in participant knowledge regarding scholarship types and access methods, suggest the immediate effectiveness of this intervention in fostering educational aspirations and understanding. A key strength of this abstract lies in its clear articulation of the program's objectives, specifically the aim to differentiate between KIP Kuliah and merit-based scholarships, and to guide participants in accessing relevant information. The methodology, involving pre- and post-tests for 10 participants, provides a direct measure of the program's impact on knowledge acquisition, with the reported average score increase from 1.32 to 3.6 being particularly noteworthy. This robust improvement confirms the value of targeted outreach and interactive educational methods in underserved areas. The program's contribution to increased educational participation and human capital development, as stated, is well supported by these initial findings, highlighting its practical significance. While the abstract demonstrates a promising intervention, there are areas for the full paper to expand upon. The sample size of 10 participants, while showing significant internal improvement, is quite small and limits the generalizability of the findings; a discussion on the representativeness of this group and potential for scaling up would be beneficial. Furthermore, while increased knowledge is a crucial first step, exploring the long-term impact on actual scholarship applications, university enrollment, or career choices would provide a more complete picture of the program's success. Future iterations of this work could also benefit from qualitative data, such as participant feedback on motivational shifts or perceived barriers, to enrich the understanding of its effectiveness. Despite these points, the abstract clearly outlines a valuable initiative with demonstrable immediate impact.

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