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BOSANA FOUNDATION

Scholarship and Professional Development Program

Quarterly Report

May - August 2025

Executive Summary:

This report gives an overview of our activities from the last two quarters, filled with interesting updates. Our scholarship recipients have completed another year and handled their exam season with great results.

Key highlights include successful exams, international student exchanges, and our Bosana team-building initiative, which encouraged teamwork and friendship.

For more information about these activities, please check the detailed sections of this report.

Students and Program Update:

Final exams started in June, marking a key time for our students. They focused all their energy on final projects, midterms, and exams. Once the exams were over, students could join summer programs, look for intenships, or just relax with family.

In August, we came together for team-building activities, creating lasting memories as students explored new regions of the country.

Highlights of the quarter:

Here’s a look at the remarkable achievements of our students, highlighting their dedication and effort:

•  Milica – one of our scholarship recipients from the 2018/19 cohort, who has officially earned her Medical Doctor degree from the University of East Sarajevo in July this year. This is what she had to say: “Today, as I finish my academic journey, I feel immense gratitude for those who stood by me—through both joyful moments and challenges. The Bosana Foundation was a rare source of support and friendship, asking nothing in return. Their trust empowered me, restored my faith in myself, and helped transform my dreams into reality. I am forever grateful. —Dr. Milica okanovic.”

• Sara, our medical student, and her fellow students in Foca launched a new student organization - Sanus Medicus. “When we came together with this idea, we wanted to bring something new into our daily lives - to improve the quality of life for everyone around us. We quickly launched various activity groups, each reflecting a passion we’d set aside while studying. It was amazing to see how interested people were in extracurricular activities!”

• Tarik graduated from the University of Sarajevo's Faculty of Medicine in July and is currently seeking job opportunities while preparing for the state exam.
• Amina, a student in the music program at the Sarajevo Music Academy, participated in the ERASMUS exchange in Slovenia.
• Elmir completed his ERASMUS exchange at FERI (Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), University of Maribor.
• Vildana spent a month in Morocco as part of the BoHEMSA (Bosnian and Herzegovinian Medical Students’ Association) internship program.

 BAPA Bosana Scholarship 2025

 For the fourth consecutive year, the Bosana Foundation is partnering with BAPA to sponsor a $5,000 scholarship. This scholarship helps Bosnian-American students achieve their educational and professional goals.

 Andre is the winner of the 2025 BAPA-Bosana Scholarship. Like our outstanding former scholars, Hajrudin, Benjamin, and Imman, we look forward to seeing what Andre will achieve.

 Originally from Sarajevo, he is a third-year Business Management major at Florida International University in Miami, FL. He came to the U.S. to further his studies and has demonstrated remarkable drive and leadership. He founded the first Entrepreneurship Club at Stockton University and received an EU4Business grant for his innovative industry startup.

 Currently, Andre works as a journalist and media reporter for Media Marketing, where he covers advertising trends and regional communication festivals. He hopes to pursue an MBA after graduation. He shows a strong entrepreneurial spirit and is committed to using business as a way to foster creativity and cultural connections.

Bosana Student Teambuilding 2025

 In the first week of August, Bosana scholarship students came together in Cazin for an unforgettable three-day experience filled with lasting memories. This event was co-organized with our students from the area. Belmin and Almedina made sure everyone felt welcomed.

 Their enthusiasm, local knowledge, and good community relationships made the experience even more special. We started our team-building activities with a traditional dinner at the historic Ostrozac Castle. A local women's association, founded in 2013 for the protection and preservation of cultural heritage, prepared the meal with care. Their dedication and warm hospitality added a personal touch to the evening.

 Belmin, a local resident, enriched our experience with a guided tour of the fortress. He shared stories and provided information about the region.

 The next day, we explored the beauty of Bosanska Krupa. We enjoyed a lively barbecue and took part in team-building activities at the Šujnovac recreation area. We relaxed with refreshing drinks at Zeleni otoci, charming little river islands. There was also plenty of free time for students to walk, swim, play cards, and enjoy spirited beach volleyball, balancing fun with relaxation.

 As the sun set, we gathered around a campfire. We shared stories, created vision boards, and reflected on our experiences. It was truly inspiring to see students from all over Bosnia and Herzegovina come together, exchange stories, and celebrate each other's journeys. These moments of connection show the uniqueness of our Bosana family.