This study aims to describe the implementation of an educational scholarship program for senior high school graduated student who come from economically poor families (Bidikmisi).ThisscholarshipspendingalargeamountofStatebudget,therefore,needs to be examined accountability of the used. Research using quantitative approach with survey method. The research found that the Bidikmisi scholarship support increased access to learning in the higher education, ensuring students retention and completion.

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... In addition, it is also found a high learning motivation among students scholarshipawardeeofBidikmisi;butnearlyhalfofthemhavealowlearningmotivation. Subsequent management of scholarships has been running well, but not optimal. That is why, the management scholarships still need to be addressed, including financial literacy coaching to student scholarship awardee of Bidikmisi.