Find out how to apply for our scholarship
The Studenica Foundation awards scholarships to Serbian students enrolling in their final years of study at universities in the Republic of Serbia and the region. 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Who can apply
- Serbian students enrolling in final years of study at faculties on the territory of the Republic of Serbia and in the region.
Application criteria
- You can view the application criteria below this page.
Number of scholarships awarded
- Thirty eight scholarships were awarded for students in Serbia and the Region in 2021/2022.
The amount of the scholarship
- The scholarship is US$ 1,500 annually, and you will receive the scholarship through monthly payments.
Important dates
- A general schedule for each academic year will be posted on this site in due course.
Scholarship renewal
- The scholarship can be renewed for the remaining years of undergraduate studies
Where you can keep track of news
- You can follow the announcements on our site.
Generation 2021/2022
- You can see the latest generation of scholarship recipients HERE
Areas of study
-Our scholarships cover a wide range of studies
Students from the region
- Serbian students from Montenegro, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina can apply for the competition.

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About 40 students annually receive our scholarship. Scholarships are awarded primarily to students completing the last two years of undergraduate studies. The scholarship can be renewed for the remaining years of undergraduate studies as long as the student continues to meet the eligibility criteria listed below. Scholarships may also be awarded to postgraduate students and freshmen.

Amount
The amount of the scholarship is US$ 1,500 annually. Scholarships are paid monthly in dinars.

Deadlines
The deadline for applying for the scholarship is in September- October. 
 
Exact dates and up to date information and instructions are published before the opening of the competitive application process.
 
Schedules will be posted regularly on this page.
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Renewal
The scholarship can be renewed for the remaining years of undergraduate studies as long as the student continues to meet the eligibility criteria. 

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Criteria for applicants

Selection is made on the basis of the personal achievements of students who meet established criteria. Candidate must meet the following requirements:​
  • must be a full-time student going into  the third or fourth year of undergraduate studies at an accredited higher education institution and enrolled in the semester of study for which he or she is seeking a scholarship, or freshman;
    • outstanding academic achievement;
    • other evidence of success and achievement (e.g. other scholarships awarded, faculty awards, results of own research, works of art, publications, awards from other competitions);
    • volunteer work and extracurricular activities of social local or national importance;
    • a letter of motivation stating the applicant’s higher educational and/or business goals (not exceeding 300 words);
    • two letters of recommendations that testify to the student's character, abilities, dedication and leadership or enterprising spirit;
    • a cover letter demonstrating the need for financial assistance.


Application Schedule
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The general timetable for each academic year is set out below. Any changes to this schedule will be announced one month in advance. During this period, students who have applied will be notified when their application has been received, when their documentation has been completed, when and whether they have been selected to receive the scholarship, and when the scholarships will be awarded.
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Applications are in September-October, selection by December.
Follow us for more information around that time. ​

Important to know

The selected candidates will be invited for an interview. Based on the interview, a decision will be made on the scholarship winners. Certificates, letters of recommendation, and other documentation will only be prepared and made by students who are on the scholarship recipient list. The results of the competition will be published on the Studenica Foundation website no later than four weeks after the competition ends.


Keep in touch- Follow our website for news about the competitions​ 

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