<![CDATA[Abstrak Persatuan Indonesia dalam proses perjalanan panjangnya hingga kini terus ditimpa berbagai masalah internal maupun masalah eksternal yang berpotensi dapat memecah belah bangsa. Masalah internal dan eksternal tersebut diantaranya yaitu munculnya sikap etnosentrisme dan radikalisme, serta dampak negatif dari globalisasi. Dalam menghadapi problematika tersebut, lembaga pendidikan formal maupun non formal harus bersinergi dalam upaya meningkatkan karakter nasionalis warga negara terutama generasi muda. Maka dari itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana peran UKM Pramuka Untirta sebagai wadah pendidikan non formal dalam upaya meningkatkan karakter nasionalis generasi muda. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara, observasi serta dokumentasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diketahui bahwa UKM Pramuka Untirta memprogramkan kegiatan-kegiatan serta mengikuti kegiatan partisipasi dalam upaya meningkatkan karakter nasionalis generasi muda. Peran UKM Pramuka Untirta dalam upaya tersebut yaitu dengan membentuk dan mengembangkan karakter bangsa terutama karakter nasionalis dengan mengintegrasikannya melalui program kerja UKM Pramuka Untirta serta mengikuti kegiatan-kegiatan partisipasi yang berkaitan dengan pendidikan karakter. Kata Kunci: Peran, Pramuka, Karakter Nasionalis Abstract Indonesia unity in its long journey process until now continues to be struck by either internal or external problem that has potential to divide the nation. The internal and external problems are such as the emergence of ethnocentrism and radicalism attitude, and also the negative impact of globalization. In face those problematics, the institution of formal or non-formal education must synergize in the effort to improve the nationalism character of its citizens especially the youth generation. Therefore, this research aimed to find out how was the role of Scout UKM at Untirta as the space for non-formal education in the effort to improve nationalist character of youth generation. This research employed descriptive qualitative research method with data collection techniques using interviews, observation and documentation. Based on the research results, it was found that Scout UKM of Untirta programmed the activities and followed the participation activity in the effort to improve nationalist character of the young generation. The role of Scout UKM at Untirta is such as forming and developing the nation character especially nationalist character by integrating it through the work program of Scout UKM at Untirta and follow the participation activities related to character education. Keywords: Role, Scouts, Nationalist Character]]>
