Evaluation of Regional Achievement Scholarship Policy in South Bolaang Mongondow District

Abstract

The research was conducted in June 2023 inSouth Bolaang Mongondow.Evaluation is not just an ordinary assessment, but is a systematic process that uses social research procedures to examine various aspects of social intervention programs. Starting from the concept and design of the program, evaluation research examines the feasibility and potential of the program to achieve its goals. Then, this research monitors the implementation of the program in the field, ensuring its suitability to the design and identifying obstacles that may arise. In the final stage, evaluation research assesses the overall program unity, measuring its effectiveness in achieving targets and its impact on society. In short, evaluation research provides a holistic picture of a social intervention program, helping stakeholders to make informed decisions in future program development and implementation.The achievement scholarship policy in South Bolaang Mongondow Regency has been proven to work efficiently and effectively. The scholarship recipient selection process is carried out transparently and fairly, ensuring that students who excel and meet the criteria get the same opportunity to receive a scholarship. In addition, the distribution of scholarship funds is carried out on time and on target before the end of the year, ensuring that recipient students can use these funds for educational costs and other needs optimally.