Local Government Support in Improving Accessibility of Higher Education: Evaluation of the Scholarship Program in Jayapura Regency

Hiskia C. M. Sapioper (Cenderawasih University)
Abner Herry Bajari (Cenderawasih University)
Dorthea Renyaan (Cenderawasih University)
Ratri Ulyawarti Ningrum (Cenderawasih University)
M. Zaenul Muttaqin (Cenderawasih University)

Jurnal Multidisiplin Madani (MUDIMA)
Vol. 5 No. 9 (2025): September 2025

This study analyzes the role of the Jayapura Regency Government in increasing the accessibility of higher education through a scholarship program. Using a qualitative descriptive-analytical approach with in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, documentation studies, and observations on 120 performance indicators. The results show a budget allocation of Rp. 412,207,214,668 with a realization rate of 72% and program effectiveness of 67% in education management and 93% in administrative services. The scholarship program includes full and partial assistance prioritized for indigenous communities, remote areas, and underprivileged families with the achievement of 100% student personnel costs. The main challenges include budget limitations, selection transparency, delays in disbursement of funds, and a suboptimal monitoring system. The evaluation shows that 65% of the 120 indicators achieved the target above 70%, indicating a positive impact on improving local human resources.