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Jember Regent Allocates Rp91.1 Billion for 'Cinta Bergema' Scholarships
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Jember Regent Allocates Rp91.1 Billion for 'Cinta Bergema' Scholarships

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The Jember Regency Government has allocated Rp91.1 billion for the 'Cinta Bergema' scholarship program for 2025-2026.
  • The program aims to support higher education for young people in Jember, with 11,237 students benefiting so far.
  • This initiative demonstrates the local government's commitment to ensuring access to higher education, exceeding half of its target for 20,000 beneficiaries.

The Jember Regency Government is making a substantial investment in its youth, allocating Rp91.1 billion for the 'Cinta Bergema' scholarship program covering 2025 and 2026. This significant funding underscores the local administration's commitment to higher education accessibility.

According to Arief Tyahyono, Head of the Jember Education Agency, the program has already shown considerable progress. For 2025, 7,037 students received scholarships with a disbursed fund of Rp31.99 billion. The program emphasizes transparency and accountability, ensuring that funds are managed effectively.

Building on the previous year, the 2026 program has seen 6,562 students retained from the previous cohort, with an additional 4,200 new recipients planned. The total budget for 2026 is projected at Rp15.3 billion, with disbursements already occurring in two phases. This phased approach ensures continuous support throughout the academic year.

Collectively, the 'Cinta Bergema' program has supported 11,237 students through the 2025-2026 period. This achievement represents more than half of the 20,000 beneficiaries targeted in the region's Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMD), highlighting the program's success and the government's dedication to fostering educational opportunities for its young generation.

The superior program 'Cinta Bergema' has shown significant progress. By 2025-2026, the number of beneficiaries of this educational assistance has reached 11,237 students.

— Arief TyahyonoHighlighting the program's reach and impact.
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