Decision Support System for KIP-K Scholarship Selection Using SAW

Abstract

Decision Support System (SPK) is a computer-based system designed to assist the decision-making process by considering certain data and criteria. In this study, an SPK was developed to help determine KIP-K scholarship recipients at Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis by utilizing the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method. The KIP-K scholarship itself is intended for outstanding students who face economic limitations. Previously, the selection process was carried out manually through file management and re-recording, which was time consuming and prone to errors. The SAW method was chosen because it is able to arrange rankings based on the weights of each predetermined criterion. This system is designed web-based to be easily accessed by students and student affairs. The results of the research show that this system is able to increase efficiency and accuracy in the selection process, as well as making the assessment more objective, transparent, and systematic