We are pleased to announce that the Croatian-Canadian Scholarship Fund has awarded two (2) scholarships and two (2) bursaries for the 2015/2016 school year. The funds have been awarded in order to help further the education of full-time post-secondary students in Canada.
Congratulations to each of the recipients!
Ryan Bacic
$2,000 Scholarship Award Recipient
Ryan attends Ryerson University, studying International Economics. He is the Deputy of Events for the International Economic and Finance Union, a member of Ryersonβs mentoring program and a course builder for a first year basic math course. Ryan is also a member of Ryersonβs track and field team and was the National runner up for the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award.
Lauren Vrbanic
$2,000 Scholarship Award Recipient
Lauren, a student at McGill University is pursuing a degree in Biological and Biomedical Life Sciences. She is a musician trained on the Saxophone and a member of the Croatian National Home Folklore Group. Lauren is a recipient of the βLifer Awardβ and her ultimate goal is to be a neurosurgeon.
Melisa Okanovic
$1,500 Bursary Award Recipient
Melisa is currently a student at York University enrolled in the Schulich School of Business. She is majoring in Accounting with a minor in International Business. Melisa has planned and organized several fundraisers for charities, she is a mentor and a volunteer at local shelters and homeless hubs. Melisa is experienced in planning professional development events in Toronto and is president of the York Rotary Club.
Filip Trstenjak
$1,500 Bursary Award Recipient
Filip attends Niagara College studying Computer Science. He is an Honours standing student and an active member
of the United Nations Association. Filip is fluent in English, Croatian and German and he stays active by participating in volleyball, swimming and tennis.
