Find out how to apply for our scholarship

The Studenica Foundation awards scholarships to Serbian students at faculties on the territory of the Republic of Serbia and in the region. From 2020, the competition is also open to freshmen with leadership potential. ​
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Who can apply

Serbian students enrolling in faculties on the territory of the Republic of Serbia and in the region. The competition is also open to freshmen.

​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.

Our fellows 

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
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Serbian students from Montenegro, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina can apply for the competition.
Number of Scholarships

Approximately 30 - 40 students annually receive our scholarship. From 2020, scholarships are also awarded to freshmen. It is possible to renew the scholarship for the remaining years of undergraduate studies as long as the student continues to meet the criteria for receiving the tuition fees listed on this page.

Annually, five to ten scholarships are awarded to Serbian students in Republika Srpska, Croatia, Montenegro, and Slovenia.​

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. 

Criteria for applicants

The selection is based on the personal achievements of students who meet strict criteria.

The candidate must meet the following conditions:​
  • Must be a regular student of accredited higher education institutions, enrolled in the semester for which they are seeking a scholarship or a freshman.
  • Exceptional academic achievements.
  • Other evidence of accomplishments and achievements (e.g., awarded scholarships, faculty awards, research results, artistic works, publications, awards from competitions).
  • High educational and career goals.
  • Volunteer work and extracurricular activities of social and national significance, as well as overall social involvement.
  • Clear financial need for financial assistance.
  • Demonstrated leadership potential.
  • Candidates advancing to the second round of selection are required to submit two letters of recommendation, that reflect their character, skills, dedication, and initiative. In the first round of applications, students do not need to submit these letters.

Application Schedule
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The general schedule for each academic year is provided below. During this period, students who make it to the shortlist will be invited for an interview, and the final list of scholarship recipients and the date of the scholarship award ceremony will be announced on the Studenica Foundation's website.
  • The competition is announced annually in the period of September-October.
  • Applications for the competition are accepted for three weeks after the competition is announced.
  • After the expiration of this period, candidates who make it to the shortlist will be invited for an interview.
  • The final list of recipients will be published by the end of November of the current year on the Studenica Foundation's website.

Please follow our website during this period for more information.

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.

APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ARE OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 18 TO OCTOBER 31. APPLY HERE.

“The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth”

Erasmus Roterodamus​