Semarang — Lecturers from the Political Science Study Program, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), are designing the Aksara Cendekia Program, an educational assistance initiative aimed at supporting students who need additional financial assistance during their studies.
The program was discussed during the Political Science Study Program’s annual opening meeting on Wednesday (January 15, 2026). The meeting was chaired by the Coordinator of the Political Science Study Program, Dr. Martien Herna Susanti, S.Sos., M.Si., and was held in the Democracy Simulation Meeting Room of the Political Science Study Program.
During the meeting, the Aksara Cendekia Program was designed as a form of concern and solidarity among Political Science lecturers and students regarding students’ financial circumstances. The program is expected to serve as an alternative source of educational support in addition to the various scholarship programs already provided by institutions.
“We hope that the Aksara Cendekia Program can support students who genuinely need educational assistance. This program is expected to serve as an alternative to the scholarships already provided by institutions,” said Martien.
The Aksara Cendekia Program will be funded through contributions from lecturers and students of the Political Science Study Program. The funds collected will be used to provide educational assistance to students who meet the eligibility criteria.
The assistance is planned to be distributed every three months, with each recipient receiving IDR 500,000. In each distribution period, the program aims to provide educational assistance to one to three students.
Through the Aksara Cendekia Program, the Political Science Study Program hopes to provide additional support for students so that they can pursue their studies more effectively. The program also represents a shared commitment among lecturers and students to support the continuity of students’ education.
