BINUS Sustainable Development Goals

BINUS University has established the BINUS World Class Equity Scholarships, specifically designed to support students from low or lower-middle income countries. This scholarship program aims to promote equitable access to higher education by providing comprehensive financial assistance to economically disadvantaged students.

Key Features of the Program:

Financial Support: The scholarship covers tuition fees, room and board, stay permits, and health insurance, thereby alleviating the financial burden on students.
Inclusivity: It targets students from underrepresented backgrounds, ensuring that those who face economic challenges have the opportunity to pursue their academic goals.
Comprehensive Benefits: In addition to the extensive coverage, recipients gain access to educational resources, mentoring programs, and personal development workshops, further enhancing their educational experience.
Commitment to Equity: This initiative reflects BINUS University’s commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment, addressing disparities in education, and empowering students from diverse backgrounds to succeed.

By implementing the BINUS World Class Equity Scholarships, BINUS University actively supports poor students, enabling them to access quality education and achieve their full potential.
In 2023, BINUS University awarded scholarships to the following number of students:

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BINUS University has several programs and initiatives designed to assist students from the bottom 20% of household income groups in successfully completing their studies. To support the graduation targets for scholarship recipients in this group, BINUS implements a variety of programs:

Support Services: Through the Student Academic Support Center (SASC), we offer a range of counseling services—both academic and non-academic—as well as mentoring, study resources, and disability services to help students navigate their educational journey.
Training Programs: We provide diverse training opportunities aimed at enhancing students’ skills and preparing them for academic success.
Blended Learning Facilities: Our blended learning approach enables students to study more flexibly, accommodating their personal circumstances and schedules.
Engagement Activities: This program focuses on building a supportive community among students, encouraging them to connect, share experiences, and support one another throughout their academic journeys. Activities include workshops, group discussions, and social events designed to foster engagement and collaboration. This initiative emphasizes the importance of community support in helping students succeed and navigate their university experience.

An example of this is the Engagement Program for ADIK scholarship recipients, which is specifically designed for children from Papua, areas classified as 3T (Terluar, Terdepan, Tertinggal), and children of immigrant workers in Indonesia.

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Student Advisory and Support Center SASC Engagement program for ADik scholarship awardees

BINUS University actively collaborates with various partners, including corporations, foundations, and alumni, to provide extensive support for students from low-income families. This collaboration ensures that students can complete their studies effectively through a range of scholarship programs that not only cover tuition fees but also offer additional benefits, including Monthly stipends, Textbooks, Laptops (for specific programs), Internship opportunities, Bus services, Dormitory accommodation, and Free lunches.

These initiatives are designed to address the various challenges faced by financially disadvantaged students. Specific scholarship programs include:

Affirmation Scholarship: Targeted at students from regions requiring special attention.
Wibowo Scholarship: Offered by the BINA NUSANTARA Foundation for financially disadvantaged students.
ADIK Scholarship: For students from specific areas, including Papua and children of migrant workers.
ASAK Scholarship: A social movement providing educational funding for underprivileged families.
Adik Asuh Scholarship: Funded by donations from BINUS alumni, aimed at helping disadvantaged students.

These comprehensive support measures demonstrate BINUS University’s commitment to assisting students from low-income backgrounds, enabling them to pursue their education without financial barriers.

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BINUSIAN Undergraduate Scholarship BINUSAN Scholarships - Kompas.com

BINUS has a target of a minimum of 80% for on-time graduation among all scholarship recipients, particularly for students who fall into the bottom 20% of household income groups. We offer various programs and facilities designed to help address the challenges these students face in achieving their academic goals. Additionally, scholarship recipients are provided with specific academic targets to assist them in attaining good grades and graduating successfully.

For instance, you can read about inspiring stories of our graduates, such as:

Marcelin from Papua, who became the family’s backbone and successfully graduated,
Peter, a scholarship recipient who worked hard to secure a job before graduating, despite his parents being retired. His journey exemplifies the resilience of our student.

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Marcelin's Journey Peter's Achievement

BINUS has specific targets to admit students from the lowest 20% of household income groups. Through our Affirmation Scholarship program, we set an annual goal to provide scholarships to 1,000 students from this income bracket. This initiative is designed to improve access to higher education for individuals facing financial challenges, ensuring that all deserving candidates can pursue their academic aspirations without being burdened by financial constraints. By meeting these annual intake targets, BINUS demonstrates its commitment to fostering a more inclusive and diverse academic environment, ensuring equal educational opportunities for students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

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Tens of Millions in Scholarships for Smart Underprivileged Students! BINUSIAN Scholarship Tracks

Binus University actively participates in policy-making at local, regional, national, and global levels to implement programs and policies aimed at ending poverty in all its dimensions.

High-Level Seminar themed “ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth”: The Finance Program of BINUS University was invited to participate in this event, providing an opportunity to discuss with ASEAN leaders, particularly the Governors of Central Banks, regarding global economic growth and resilience. The Governor of Bank Indonesia, Mr. Perry Warjiyo, emphasized the importance of having a strong and credible economic policy framework to address multidimensional challenges such as climate change, food security, downstream processing, and digitalization. To support this policy framework, a robust combination of fiscal and monetary policies is necessary, along with a systematic approach to managing macroeconomic policies and structural reforms. This will aid in addressing challenges and accelerating economic growth in the ASEAN region.
Participation in FEKDI 2023: The university engages in events like FEKDI 2023, which focuses on fostering synergies between innovation in the digital finance sector and economic recovery policies. By promoting financial inclusion and technological advancement, Binus University aims to enhance access to financial services, ultimately addressing poverty and improving living standards. Through these initiatives, Binus University demonstrates its commitment to collaborating with various stakeholders to develop effective policies and programs that target poverty alleviation and promote sustainable development.
Digitalization of Bintan’s Economy: In partnership with UMRAH, Binus University has contributed research findings that inform local policy decisions. This collaboration has resulted in the adoption of a policy framework by the local government, specifically in establishing a Regional Promotion and Tourism Agency. This demonstrates how our academic research can directly influence regional economic development and support poverty alleviation efforts.
Tourism Development Initiatives: Through the Community Development Academic (CDA) unit, the university collaborates with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and local tourism groups to enhance tourism in Pasir Panjang Village. This initiative focuses on strengthening local tourism, promoting cultural events, and creating job opportunities, which collectively contribute to economic growth and poverty reduction.
BINUS also plays a role in policy-making through the BINUS Bangun Desa program. Under this program, Binus actively supports the advancement of these communities in diverse developmental areas, including economic development, social welfare, and sustainable environmental practices. This multifaceted approach demonstrates our commitment to alleviating poverty and promoting holistic development within Indonesian communities. One of the example is Kampung Batik.

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Digitalisasi Ekonomi Bintan Desa Wisata Pasir Panjang Kementrian Perekonomian ASEAN 2023

As part of our commitment to enhancing access to fundamental services, BINUS implements several programs aimed at facilitating access to essential resources. In 2023, BINUS runs several activities to improve access to basic services for all, among them:

With BINUS Business School, UNICEF spreads WASH4WORK initiative in Indonesia.
The WASH Acts 2023 provides an overview of UNICEF’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programme in Indonesia, outlining key achievements, progress, and support to the Government of Indonesia’s WASH agenda, aiming to accelerate realization of Sustainable Development Goal 6, leaving no child behind. UNICEF support encompasses advocacy, policy support, strengthening institutional capacities and systems, innovation and behavior change communication and partnerships to accelerate access to WASH services in communities, health institutions and schools in both developmental and humanitarian settings.
Village Visit 2023 “Araceli ‘Prevent Stunting! Fix nutrition, for outstanding children”
Village Visit 2023 is one of the work programs of Teach for Indonesia Student Community in the Kemanggisan region. Starting in 2023, this work program was made to administer socialization and increase awareness to every villagers of each designated village. This year’s village visit was held with the theme “Prevent Stunting! Fix nutrition, for outstanding children” in Tanjung Pasir village, Banten. Prior to the end of the event at Tanjung Pasir village, the Village Visit committee had held its campaign on the 21st and 22nd this October at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.

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UNICEF - BINUS Business School Village Visit 2023

BINUS University provides financial assistance to the local community to support the start-up of financially and socially sustainable businesses. One of the key initiatives is the BINUS Incubator, which serves as a platform for students to develop their business ideas into real enterprises. This incubator not only focuses on our students but also extends its services to alumni and local community members seeking free business support.

In 2023, BINUS University allocated over 600 million IDR in funding for start-ups, which includes support for 69 Inwall Tenants (current BINUS students) and 7 Outwall Tenants (members of the local community). Among these, 26 start-ups are ready to launch this year.

These initiatives reflect our commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and providing financial support to both our students and the local community in building sustainable businesses.

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BINUS Incubator

BINUS University provides assistance in the local community to support the start-up of financially and socially sustainable businesses through various educational resources and programs. A key initiative is the BINUS Incubator, which serves as a platform for students to develop their business ideas into real enterprises. This incubator not only focuses on our students but also extends its services to alumni and local community members, including external parties seeking support in launching their ventures.
Key features of the BINUS Incubator include:

Business Incubation Programs: Designed for students who choose the Entrepreneurship Track in the Program Enrichment, equipping them with essential skills and knowledge to start their own businesses.
Co-Working Space: Facilities like co-working spaces available at campuses such as Anggrek, Alam Sutera, and Bekasi, foster collaboration among start-ups.
Lecturer Expert Series: Sessions featuring industry experts who share valuable insights and best practices.
Demoday and Pitchdeck Sessions: Opportunities for students and local community entrepreneurs to present their business ideas to potential investors and receive constructive feedback.
Mentorship and Guidance: Comprehensive support that includes mentorship for grant applications and guidance for both student and local community start-ups.
Start-Up Expo: An event designed to connect start-ups with the local community and potential investors.

Additionally, BINUS University’s Community Development Academic (CDA) extends support to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through various developmental initiatives. One such program is “Konsultasi untuk Desa dan UMKM,” which focuses on training and developing business skills for these enterprises. This program offers free online seminars and training sessions aimed at enhancing MSMEs. These sessions are designed to improve production strategies, refine promotional techniques, and enhance financial management and distribution processes.

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BINUS Incubator Village and MSMEs Consultation