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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. The challenges before us — from poverty to climate change — are immense, but we believe that doing our part helps move the needle toward a better future.
To advance this mission, we provide annual scholarships to gifted students, removing the financial barriers that stand between them and academic excellence in 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 challenges of our time.
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 doubt I would have had the chance to attend university without a job. However, I don’t have to worry about that because Histrion has my back, and I’m unimaginably grateful for that. The Histrion Foundation was created with pure kindness, so that aspiring people like me have the chance to achieve what we’ve always imagined and become the people we want to be." — 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
"The Histrion Foundation has been invaluable to me. They ask for nothing in return, their goal is to help those who lack the financial means to study and to make the academic journey easier for gifted students." — Petra Papa, former Student of Croatian Language and Literature and Pedagogy at the University of Zadar, Croatia
Bit Kids 101
In May 2026, four young robotics enthusiasts from the small Istrian town of Fažana — Nora, Nina, Petar and Marko of Bit Kids 101 — traveled to Houston, Texas to compete at the FIRST LEGO League World Championship. Guided by their mentors Alen and Mladen, and with partial support from Histrion Foundation, they returned home with the Breakthrough Award — given to the team that demonstrated the most extraordinary growth in confidence, skill, and team spirit during the season. Histrion is proud to back ambitions that begin in small places and reach the world stage.
