ORIENTATION OF STUDENTS RECIPIENTING YW UMI SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2026: BUILDING A GENERATION OF ACHIEVEMENT, INTEGRITY AND CONTRIBUTION

MAKASSAR– The Indonesian Muslim University (UMI) Community Service Institute (LPkM) is holding activitiesOrientation of 2026 YW-UMI Scholarship Recipient Studentson Monday, November 2 2026, at the Nurul Iman Mosque, 10th Floor of the UMI Tower.

This activity was attended by the Chairman of the Management of the UMI Waqf Foundation who also delivered a speech, the Chancellor of the Indonesian Muslim University, as well as the Deputy Chancellors of UMI. The orientation activity was officially opened by the Chancellor of the Indonesian Muslim University as a form of the university's support and commitment in developing scholarship recipient students to become a superior generation, with good character.r, and has competitiveness.
In his speech, the Chairman of the UMI Waqf Foundation Management expressed his support for the implementation of the YW-UMI scholarship program as an effort to provide educational opportunities for the younger generation to achieve a better future.

The orientation activity continued with the presentation of material by the leadership of the Indonesian Muslim University who provided scholarship recipients with various aspects, including motivation, responsibility and character formation.

Deputy Chancellor I UMIpresenting material entitled"Scholarships as an Investment in the Future". This material emphasizes that scholarships are a long-term investment in human resource development. Therefore, students are expected to be able to take advantage of this opportunity by improving academic achievement, developing their potential, and preparing for a better future.

Furthermore,Deputy Chancellor II UMIdeliver material"A Scholarship is an Opportunity, Not a Guarantee of Success". In his presentation it was emphasized that obtaining a scholarship is not the end of the struggle, but rather the beginning of a greater responsibility. The important message conveyed to students is:

"Don't let our education be funded, but our future is not prepared. Don't just be a beneficiary, be prepared to be a beneficiary."

This message invites students to not only be oriented towards the educational assistance they receive, but also to build competence, character, independence and concern so that in the future they will be able to provide benefits to society.

Meanwhile,Deputy Chancellor IV UMIbring material about"Ethics and Discipline of Assisted Students". This material emphasizes the importance of maintaining ethics, discipline, responsibility and behavior that reflects the noble values ​​of the Indonesian Muslim University. Students who receive scholarships are expected to be able to show a polite attitude, be disciplined in carrying out academic obligations, and maintain the good name of the alma mater.

Through this series of materials, students are given the understanding that scholarships are not just educational assistance, but are a trust that must be maintained and accounted for through achievement, discipline, integrity and real contributions.

LPkM UMI hopes that this orientation activity will be the first step in forming YW-UMI scholarship recipient students who not only excel academically, but also have good morals, leadership skills and social awareness.

Scholarships are not just assistance, but rather a mandate for achievement, an opportunity to develop, and a way to make a contribution to society, nation and religion.