Pekik Argo Dahono Foundation Awards Scholarships to SEEI ITB Students, Supporting Young Innovators

Bandung, stei.itb.ac.id – The School of Electrical Engineering and Informatics of the Bandung Institute of Technology (SEEI ITB) held a scholarship award ceremony by the Pekik Argo Dahono Foundation (YPAD) for undergraduate students on Monday, 23 September 2024, at the SEEI Meeting Room, Labtek VIII, 2nd Floor. The event was attended by Dr. Tutun Juhana, Dean of SEEI ITB; Dr. Widiawardhana Adiprawita, Vice Dean for Resources; and Dr. Arwindra Rizqiawan, Head of the Power Engineering Study Program. Representing YPAD were Jonhar Aziz, Chairman of the Pekik Argo Dahono Foundation, and Erna Garnia, the wife of the late Prof. Pekik Argo Dahono.

Also in attendance were Prof. John Choi from MarkAny and Eddie Widiono from the Prakarsa Jaringan Cerdas Indonesia (PJCI), who expressed their support and encouragement for educational initiatives through scholarship programs.

The ceremony opened with remarks from Dr. Tutun Juhana, Dean of SEEI ITB. In his speech, Dr. Tutun conveyed deep appreciation to the Pekik Argo Dahono Foundation for its initiative and tangible contribution to supporting higher education in the fields of electrical engineering and informatics. He emphasized that the scholarship is not merely financial assistance, but also a symbol of trust and hope for the younger generation to continue innovating and advancing technology. Dr. Tutun also recalled the late Pekik Argo Dahono as a prominent figure who made significant contributions to SEEI ITB, and expressed hope that his spirit and dedication to education would inspire the scholarship recipients.

The scholarship was awarded to four SEEI ITB students who demonstrated strong academic performance and great potential in the fields of electrical engineering and informatics. The Pekik Argo Dahono Foundation, established to honor the legacy of the late Pekik Argo Dahono—a prominent figure in the power engineering sector—aims to support young generations in achieving high-quality higher education.

The event concluded with remarks from Jonhar Aziz, who expressed his hope that the scholarship recipients would continue to excel and become a generation that contributes significantly to technological advancement in Indonesia.

This scholarship is expected to serve as motivation for other students to continue striving for excellence and developing themselves in their chosen fields.