Interview user untuk pembuatan website go scholarship

Summary

This transcript presents a series of interviews with students discussing their experiences and challenges in searching for scholarships. Common issues include limited access to information, unclear scholarship requirements, and the difficulty in navigating multiple sources. Students mostly rely on WhatsApp groups, social media, and occasionally school websites for finding scholarships. They express a strong desire for a centralized platform that offers clear details, user-friendly navigation, and useful features like notifications for deadlines. Suggestions include categorizing scholarships and ensuring verified, reliable information, highlighting the need for a more efficient way to access opportunities.

Takeaways

• 😀 Many students struggle to find clear and accessible scholarship information, as it is often scattered across multiple platforms such as WhatsApp groups and social media.
• 😀 Respondents indicated that relying on platforms like WhatsApp or Instagram makes it difficult to find a comprehensive list of scholarship opportunities.
• 😀 The complexity and variety of scholarship eligibility criteria were common barriers, especially when students aren't fully aware of the specific requirements.
• 😀 Some respondents felt that certain scholarship opportunities had unrealistic or difficult-to-meet requirements, such as only being available to students from specific universities or institutions.
• 😀 A significant challenge was that many scholarship websites or platforms are outdated, leading to missed opportunities and confusion for users.
• 😀 There is a strong demand for a centralized scholarship platform that gathers and organizes information on various scholarship opportunities, reducing the time and effort required to find relevant options.
• 😀 Students prefer a user-friendly interface with a simple, clean design that avoids unnecessary clutter, making it easier to search for scholarships.
• 😀 A notification system was widely requested to alert users about new scholarships, approaching deadlines, or updates on their application status.
• 😀 Respondents suggested categorizing scholarships by type (e.g., academic, non-academic, government-sponsored) to make it easier for users to find the most relevant opportunities.
• 😀 Many students emphasized the importance of having verified and trustworthy scholarship sources to avoid scams or unreliable information.
• 😀 Some students mentioned that, apart from digital platforms, they often rely on personal networks like teachers or friends for scholarship information, as they sometimes find it more trustworthy.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the interviews conducted in the script?

The main purpose of the interviews is to gather insights about the challenges students face when searching for scholarships and to understand the features they would like in a scholarship platform, which will inform the development of a website that centralizes scholarship information.

What are some of the challenges students face when searching for scholarships, according to the interviews?

Students face challenges such as scattered and unclear information about scholarships, complex eligibility requirements, difficulty in finding reliable sources, and the struggle to find scholarships that match their qualifications.

How do students generally find information about scholarships?

Students typically find scholarship information through WhatsApp groups, Instagram, and Google searches, though they often encounter issues with outdated or unreliable information from these sources.

What specific difficulties did some participants mention about applying for scholarships?

Some participants mentioned difficulties like finding scholarships that they were eligible for, dealing with fluctuating academic grades, and encountering complex requirements such as needing to be enrolled in specific universities or institutions.

What do students want in a scholarship website or platform?

Students want a centralized platform where they can find verified scholarship information, with features like easy navigation, real-time updates, search filters based on categories (e.g., academic, specific universities), and notifications for new scholarships and approaching deadlines.

Why do students prefer WhatsApp groups for scholarship information?

Students prefer WhatsApp groups because they provide direct updates from peers or institutions, making it easier to stay informed about available scholarships. However, the information shared can sometimes be limited or unreliable.

What are some suggested features for the scholarship website based on the interviews?

Suggested features include a user-friendly interface, notification alerts for new scholarships and deadlines, the ability to filter scholarships by categories, and providing detailed information about eligibility and benefits. A verification system from official sources is also recommended to ensure reliability.

How can a scholarship website help prevent issues with scams?

A scholarship website can prevent scams by ensuring that all listed scholarships are verified from trusted sources, such as official university websites or government organizations, and by avoiding unreliable third-party platforms.

What is the role of a notification system in a scholarship website?

A notification system helps students by alerting them about new scholarships, updates, and approaching application deadlines, ensuring that they don't miss important opportunities.

What do participants think about the effectiveness of Google in finding scholarships?

Participants find Google to be less effective for finding scholarships because search results often lead to unreliable or outdated websites, which can lead to frustration and wasted time.