Bosnia & Herzegovina Futures Foundation Scholarship

The Bosnia & Herzegovina Futures Foundation Scholarship is a one of a kind innovative talent-growth program that guarantees career success. 

• We like to consider ourselves a “talent incubator and accelerator” as we do not provide financial support to all scholars by default.
• We believe education is a lifelong process and with the right support system, youth in Bosnia & Herzegovina can leap to new career heights. 
• This prestigious career development program is aimed at university students currently studying or commencing undergraduate or postgraduate studies in any natural or technical science (engineering, manufacturing, computer sciences, information technology or cross-cutting) in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
• Strong candidates from high schools who are technical and natural sciences oriented can apply for the Ignite Program.
• Our scholars are learning based on the latest trends. The programme was developed in cooperation with internationally recognized industry experts and members of academia and by partnering up with experts, globally and in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
• The competencies developed by students are based on and directly mapped to global standards set by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Engineers Australia & Engineering Council UK. Our scholar learning outcomes and competencies are benchmarked against the world’s best, ensuring that they become truly globally recognised.
• To date, our programmes have successfully transformed the lives of hundreds of students, developing highly competent young leaders who are empowered to make a positive impact on the future of our homeland. 
• Our scholarship provides students all the resources and support needed to launch their young professional careers to new heights. With our help, they can become leaders in their respective fields and transform into change makers to inspire a new generation of B&H youth.
• When you become a BH Futures Foundation scholar, you become a member of a professional organisation where a cohesive and family-oriented environment ensures your path to success. 
• We believe that the BH Futures Foundation Scholarship truly is life changing and is regarded by students as the most valuable scholarship on offer in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

What does it offer?

The foundation offers a single entry point annually into our prestigious scholarship program. 

• Strong candidates from high schools who are technical and natural sciences oriented can apply for the Ignite Program here.
• University students currently studying or commencing undergraduate or postgraduate studies in any natural or technical science (engineering, manufacturing, computer sciences, information technology or cross-cutting) in Bosnia & Herzegovina can apply for the Incubation program.

We are a technical sciences talent incubator and accelerator that offers a comprehensive support program for personal growth from which every student can benefit from. We focus on providing opportunities for motivated students to extend their talents and pursue their career aspirations. While there are numerous guaranteed offerings throughout our program, many of them are there for the taking. The more you put in, the more you get out. We reward individuals who are committed, driven and stay busy. 

If you are a University student you will start with the Incubation program. If you meet all the criteria by the end of the scholarship cycle, and find that BH Futures Foundation is the right place for you, you will be transferred to the Acceleration program.

Each program lasts 11 months September through to August in the following year.

Scholarship recipient responsibilities

Upon receiving the scholarship, Incubation program member i.e. Junior Scholar is expected to follow through on the following conditions:

• Keep on top of your formal studies, passing all units.
• Actively engage in BH Futures Foundation community on Slack
• Attend Onboarding events in the beginning of the Scholarship
• Attend Professional Development and Review Sessions
• Volunteer a minimum of 100 hours of which a minimum of 50 has to be with the BH Futures Foundation
• Actively participate in mentoring program and provide brief reflective reports
• Regularly set and review personal development goals and progress towards them
• Attend monthly workshops
• Attend yearly team building events
• Engage in webinars, panels and podcasts
• Actively engage in their scholar team’s Passion Project preparation and implementation
• Adhere to high level of professionalism 
• Adhere to the values of the BH Futures Foundation - Read more here
• Regularly communicate with other scholarship members and foundation volunteers/staff

Important dates

• Scholarship Applications Open - July 14 2023
• Scholarship Application Close - July 30 (23:59) 2023
• Scholarship Interviews - August 7-15 2023
• Scholarship Results Announced - August 21, 2023
• Scholar Induction Weekend - September 2-3, 2023