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Zaklada Histrion
As the Croatian chapter of the Histrion Foundation, Zaklada Histrion shares a dedicated commitment to driving meaningful global change. We are mindful that the scale of issues like poverty and climate change is immense; however, we believe that by doing our part, we help move the needle toward a better future.
To support this mission, we provide annual scholarships to gifted students. Our aim is to remove financial barriers so that their only focus remains on academic excellence and the pursuit of higher education. We operate on the principle that it "takes a village to raise a child"—and it will take a truly global village to solve the complex contemporary challenges we face today.
We at the Histrion Foundation are dedicated to the success of our active scholars. True to the belief that 'it takes a village,' we are proud to support these brilliant minds as they pursue excellence in STEM:
Through Zaklada Histrion, the Histrion Foundation has awarded a full scholarship to Fabijan Kutić for his undergraduate studies for the period 2025-2028.
Fabijan Kutić
"It is precisely when we face the "impossible" that we truly discover our potential." — Fabijan Kutić, Molecular Biology student at the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb
Through Zaklada Histrion, the Histrion Foundation has awarded a full scholarship to Anastasia Smolica for her undergraduate studies for the period 2024-2027.
Anastasia Smolica
"I look forward with excitement to the beginning of this new and significant chapter, the new friendships, and the journeys life has in store for me." — Anastasija Smolica, Student at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Rijeka, Croatia
Through Zaklada Histrion, the Histrion Foundation has awarded a full scholarship to Lara Kukec for her undergraduate studies for the period 2023-2026.
Lara Kukec
"I look forward to the new challenges and opportunities that await me in the university setting." — Lara Kukec, Computer Science Student at Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Croatia
Once a Histrion scholar, always a member of our village. We remain committed to celebrating the milestones of our former students as they apply their talents to solve real-world challenges across the globe:
Petra Papa (Scholar 2022–2025) The Histrion Foundation’s inaugural scholarship cycle was defined by Petra’s academic excellence at the University of Zadar, where she graduated with high honors in Croatian Language and Literature. Today, she continues her advanced studies, serving as a role model for future scholars in the fields of literature and pedagogy.
Petra Papa
"I enjoy learning languages and uncovering the secrets hidden within words, as I believe language has the power to connect people and open new doors." — Petra Papa, former Student of Croatian Language and Literature and Pedagogy at the University of Zadar, Croatia