We are pleased to announce that the Croatian-Canadian Scholarship Fund has awarded two (2) scholarships and one (1) bursary for the 2016/2017 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!
Agnes Crnic
$2,000 Scholarship Award Recipient
Agnes is studying towards her Doctorate in Medicine at the University of Ottawa, having already completed a Bachelor and Master of Science. Agnes is a very active volunteer, dedicating her time to the Rape Crisis Centre, Mothercraft Birthing Centre and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. She has been granted the unique opportunity to pursue an additional year of training in her field of study.
Igor Huskic
$2,000 Scholarship Award Recipient
Igor, a student at McGill University has completed a Bachelor and Master of Science from the University of Zagreb and is pursuing his PhD in Chemistry. With six (6) published scientific papers, Igor has already achieved great success in his discipline. He has received two T. Sterry Hunt Awards and he is co-chair of the Gordon Research Seminar in Crustal Engineering.
Mateo Menalo
$1,500 Bursary Award Recipient
Mateo is currently a student at the University of Toronto studying Paramedicine. Mateo is a councillor for underprivileged youth at Camp Ozanam and a cross country enthusiast. He is a member of the University of Toronto Varsity Track and Field Team and was awarded Engineering Idol Champion in 2015.
The Croatian-Canadian Scholarship Fund is a joint program developed and administered by the Croatian-Canadian Library and the Canadian-Croatian Chamber of Commerce.
