Winning First Place in the National Essay Competition, UIN Jakarta Islamic Economics Student Demonstrates Critical Academic Excellence at UPI Fesdiknas 2026
JAKARTA, UIN Online News – Demonstrating high-level analytical skills and critical thinking, Aliya Fatihan Nisa, an Islamic Economics undergraduate at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, has secured First Place in the National Essay Competition at the 2026 National Education Festival (Fesdiknas). Hosted by the Department of Civics Education at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), the national championship brought together student delegates from universities across Indonesia.
Expressing deep gratitude upon receiving the national award, Aliya credited her success to the unwavering encouragement provided by her academic mentors, family, and peers throughout the intensive research and writing process.
"Alhamdulillah, this national achievement was made possible through the constant guidance and motivation of my lecturers, family, and friends," Aliya stated. "I sincerely hope this milestone serves as an encouragement for my fellow students to continuously push their boundaries and pursue academic excellence."
Extending high institutional praise, the Vice Dean for Student Affairs, Alumni, and Cooperation at FEB UIN Jakarta, Dr. Asyari Hasan, highlighted that Aliya’s victory proves that Islamic Economics scholars possess deep civic awareness and sharp argumentative abilities on contemporary national issues.
"We warmly celebrate Aliya’s remarkable achievement," Dr. Asyari Hasan noted. "Her success demonstrates that FEB UIN Jakarta students are fully capable of competing, analyzing complex social issues, and exercising rigorous critical thinking at the highest national levels."
Dr. Asyari expressed hope that this victory represents the initial step in Aliya’s academic trajectory, urging her and her peers across the faculty to scale their research capacities toward broader international platforms.
The 2026 National Education Festival (FESDIKNAS) stands as a premier national platform designed to challenge undergraduate researchers to present evidence-based arguments, innovative solutions, and creative perspectives on modern citizenship and educational policies.
By capturing top honors at UPI, Aliya Fatihan Nisa reinforces UIN Jakarta’s reputation as an institution that produces holistic, highly competitive scholars who bridge specialized economic discipline with strong civic leadership.
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