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Name: Marina Nincevic
Major: Natural Science Year of Graduation: 2003 City of Birth: Split Sponsor: Mr. Neno Duplancic Marina is described by her professors as being "not only a hard-working student with excellent study habits, but she is also very intelligent and creative in her work." Marina dances in a folklore group, sings in the church choir, and over the years has worked with UNESCO. |
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Name: Ivona Ondelj
Major: Law Year of Graduation: 2000 City of birth: Mostar, BH Sponsor: Mark Palajac Ivona is a very determined young woman and student. She was one of the fortunate CSF students who was invited by her sponsor to come to the Bay Area. Ivona gave a very touching and heartfelt speech at the 1999 CSF dinner dance. |
| Name: Marijana Pavic
Major: Economics Year of Graduation: 1999 City of birth: Split Sponsor: CSF Marijana moved from Sarajevo back to Split with her mother and sister to live with grandparents. Since Marijana’s mother could not find a job in Split and the family was living on minimal monthly financial aid, her further education was questionable. The scholarship support was greatly appreciated by Marijana and her family. | |
| Name: Zana Pazin
Major: Medicine Year of Graduation: 1997 City of Birth: Metkovic Sponsors: Lou Barbir, Violet Gilkey and Mr. Matusic Zana attended the University of Split School of Medicine and completed her degree with a 3.5 average. Her father is receiving a pension and her mother is a homemaker. She has one older brother, Zoran. | |
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Name: Anita Penic
Major: Humanities Year of Graduation: 1998 City of Birth: Split Sponsor: Marija Olujic Anita always dreamt of speaking various languages and by the time she was in high school she had studied Italian, English, German and Latin. Her father passed away when she was a little girl, so her mother had to take care of Anita and her little sister on one small income. The CSF support was very much appreciated by Anita and her family. |
| Name: Renata Posta
Major: Medicine Year of Graduation: 1998 City of Birth: Virovitica Sponsor: Robert Batinovich Renata comes from a large family of ten members. She has seven brothers and sisters, all of whom, except the youngest, are attending school. Renata always wanted to be a doctor and has a strong desire to help others. Renata was one of the fortunate CSF students who was invited by her sponsor in 1997 to visit the Bay Area, Disneyland and meet President Clinton. | |
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Name: Damir Potalec
Major: Theology Year of Graduation: 1998 City of Birth: Osijek Sponsor: Robert Batinovih Damir lost his father in the war in 1992. With a younger brother in school and his mother not working, financial support was desperately needed. Damir always wanted to continue his education and was a very good student. He was one of the fortunate CSF students who was invited by his sponsor to visit the Bay Area, Disneyland and meet President Clinton, in 1997. |
| Name: Snjezana Premus
Major: Law Year of Graduation: 1999 City of Birth: Cakovec Sponsor: Andrew Viscovich Snjezana completed a Law degree with very good results. Since her father was laid off from his job and there was no other income to support Snjezana’s education, the CSF scholarship was greatly appreciated by her and her family. | |
| Name: Marija Radelj
Major: Pharmacology Year of Graduation: 1997 City of Birth: Dubrovnik Sponsors: Margaret Pulic and AMAC Delaware Marija was born in the beautiful old city of Dubrovnik but lives in Gabrile with her family. She has two younger brothers, and her father is currently receiving a pension. She is an excellent student and has completed her degree with a 3.6 average. | |
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Name: Fani Radolfi
Major: Management Year of Graduation: 2003 City of Birth: Split Sponsors: Mr. & Mrs. Viscovic Fani is interested in languages, especially English and Italian. She improves her language skills by reading literature and other media. Fani hopes to pursue a future in business management. |
| Name: Ivana Rasic
Major: Law Year of Graduation: 1999 City of Birth: Visegrad, BH Sponsor: RN Construction Ivana moved a lot during her high school years and finally settled in Grude to complete her last year of high school. She completed a Law degree in Split with excellent results. |