Predstavljamo

Croatian Scholarship Fund

Predstavljamo hrvatsko-američku zakladu za stipendiranje talentiranih studenata iz Hrvatske i Bosne i Hercegovine.

American Croats provide scholarships to talented Croatian students in their homeland

Croatian School Foundation (CSF)

The Croatian Scholarship Fund (CSF) has existed for more than 31 years. It was founded in Northern California and is the only Croatian organization in the United States providing scholarship assistance to Croatian students living and attending universities in Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina. The motto of CSF is "Developing leaders through education". Over the last 30 years, CSF graduates have become leaders in their chosen profession and contribute to Croatian society. The CSF is run by a Volunteer Board, and scholarships are funded by generous sponsors, donations, and various fundraising activities.

Scholarship information

Every year, from April 1 to May 15, CSF accepts applications from high school graduates in Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina who plan to attend university. Selected students will receive an annual scholarship of $ 2,000 ($ 1,000 is remitted twice a year). The scholarship can last up to five years, including three years of undergraduate and two years of graduate study.

Scholarship applications

Applicants will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

 • A grade point average in high school of 4.5 or higher

 • Demonstrated financial need

 • Honors, awards and extracurricular academic achievements

 • Leadership, volunteering, and participation in community organizations

 • Unique circumstances and difficulties

 • Croatian origin

 • Letters of recommendation

 How to apply

Each year, high school and middle schol graduates who are in the process of applying to colleges are encouraged to apply for a CSF scholarship between April 1 and May 15. You can find the application on the CSF website

www. croatianscholarship.org/na-hrvatskom/prijavnica-2/

The CSF typically admits 15 to 20 students a year, and those admitted to the program are notified by June 30th. Students who are successful in acceptance generally have done the following:

 • Timely submitted online application, including all necessary documents

 • Meet the criteria of an academic grade point average of 4.5 and show financial needs

 • Demonstrated academic and leadership achievements

 • A biography describing the life situation, family and future personal and professional goals (CV will not be considered)

 • Two letters of recommendation that include the characteristics and qualifications of the student for the scholarship

Additional details can be found on the CSF website www.croatianscholarship.org

CSF contact details

Contact person: Marijana Pavić, president of CSF

Address: Croatian Scholarship Fund

P. O. Box 290

San Ramon, CA 94583

USA

Email: info@croatianscholarship.org

Website: www.croatianscholarship.org