SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS

Studenica Foundation awards scholarships to qualified Serbian students in Serbia, Bosnia & Hercegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Slovenia to assist students in defraying education costs. Fields of study in law, medicine, liberal arts, theology and sciences qualify.

SCOPE
Approximately 40 students are recipients of Studenica scholarships in any given year. Scholarships are distributed primarily to undergraduate students for the last two years of undergraduate studies. Scholarships for post-graduate studies may also be awarded periodically. 
AMOUNT
Each scholarship awarded for the academic year 2018/2019 will be given in monthly installments of RSD 11.500 (around $110), i.e. RSD 115.000 ($1,100) per year. 
 
DEADLINE
Deadline for scholarship applications for the fall semester is September - October of the current year. Deadline for applying for the spring semester will be in March of the following year, keeping in mind that this deadline applies only to scholarship holders who are on the list of current scholarship recipients. Key dates for the application process are detailed below.
RENEWALS
Scholarships are renewable for the remaining years of undergraduate studies as long as a student continues to meet scholarship achievement and other criteria as detailed below.
NOTICES
Notices for application submission calendars will be posted on this web page regularly.

APPLICATION CRITERIA


Selection is made on the basis of personal achievements along a specific set of criteria.  Applicants must show: 
  • Full-time enrollment in the third or fourth year of undergraduate studies at an accredited higher education institution in the semester for which scholarship is being requested 
  • High Academic Achievement 
  • Other evidence of high-level performance (e.g. merit scholarships, academic prizes, research results, artistic creations, publications, winners of competitions)
  • Strong educational and career goals 
  • A history of volunteer work and extracurricular activities with a social and national benefit 
  • A strong essay not to exceed 300 words that addresses educational and career goals
  • Two letters of reference that show character, performance, commitment and initiative as from previous teachers, employers, etc. 
  • Demonstrated need for financial assistance 
NOTICE
STUDENICA FOUNDATION
FALL SEMESTER, 2018
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS NOW ENDED
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Find out more about the application process and criteria here
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Application submission period ends on October 10, 2018
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 Keep in mind that only successful applicants will be asked to show the necessary documentation such as two letters of reference, certificates and other relevant documents when signing the scholarship contract. Find out more about the application criteria and necessary documentation here 
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Results of the scholarship competition will be published on this website no later than three weeks after the closing date of the competition.

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APPLICATION PROCESS CALENDAR

The general application process for the 2018/2019 academic year is shown below. Any fluctuations in this schedule will be posted one month in advance. During this period the applicants will be notified when their scholarship applications have been received, when their documentation is complete, when and it they have been selected to receive a scholarship and when the scholarship funds will be distributed.

The application process calendar for the fall semester of 2018 and spring semester of 2019 is shown below. Starting in 2018 we will institute a different calendar for the academic year 2018/2019 and forward to align with general international schedules. Upcoming application process calendars will be updated regularly on this site.

September 2018 - January 2019
The fall application cycle is for programs that begin in the fall of 2018. 
2018, September 3 - October 10
2018, October 10
2018, November 1

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2018, November 10 
Period during which applications can be submitted
Deadline for submission of applications
Applicants are notified of the status of their application and must submit all required documentation such as proof of acceptance for the fall semester at the university specified in the application​
Distribution of scholarship funds