Sajdin Osmancevic was born March 19 1990 in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sajdin lives with unemployed father, stepmother and 2 sisters. He is in his second year majoring in design, specifically car design at University of Sarajevo. His professors claim that his talent is above the average and his awards are proof of that. Sajdin has been working during the summer and whenever he can get a part time job to support his education, since his college costs more than average education. His wish is to be able to focus on his studies instead of looking for a way to support his education.

Haris Bajramovic was born July 15 1990 in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Haris is originally from Prijedor but lives with his mother in Sanski Most as a refugee. Beside his mother he has no relatives in Sanski Most and he lost his father during war in BiH in 1992. Haris was a great student and his first wish was to study mechanical engineering, later he realized that he has a special interest for sociology. Haris is in his second year now, studying sociology. His wish is to graduate from college and find a job that will help him support himself and his mother.

Anes Halilovic was born September 22nd, 1992 in Fojnica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was raised by his paternal grandparents . Anes was a very good student in high school and he improved his performance in senior year, so he graduated with excellent grades. This helped him to get into the college for mechanical engineering. Anes’ number one priority is education because he believes that after graduation he will have better chances at finding a job to support himself.

Monika Bagaric was born December 11 1992 in Busovaca, Bosnia and Herzegovina. She went to high school in Zenica where she was a good student. Principal described her as a hard working student with special interest in physical education. Monika recently lost her mother, and she has been living with her grandmother since. Monika is interested in law, which is why she chose law school. She started her first year this October. Monika’s wish is to graduate from college because that is something her mother encouraged her to do and because she believes that it will help her secure better future.

Milos Delevic was born September 27 1989 in Beograd, Serbia. After losing both of his parents he was taken into the family center “Papa Ivan Pavao II”. He finished high school and applied for college, where he was accepted. Milos still receives significant help from this organization, since he was one of the better students nuns decided to finance his tuition and dorm room and Milos is now in his third year . Milos is a student of physical education and because of his strenuous trainings he needed extra help for his transportation and food expenses, so he can finish with his last year and start looking for a job to be able to live on his own.

Nermina was born July 30,1991 in Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina. When she was six years old, her mother passed away from an illness. Nermina was then sent to live with foster parents in small village few miles away from Maglaj. She had always wanted to go to university but, until she heard about the Bosana Foundation’s program, she had no idea that it would be her reality one day, since her foster parents are unable to pay for her education. She says she feels now “like anything is possible” and that her life will be much better. She is interested in studying English and pedagogy. Nermina is now very much looking forward to the future.

was born July 3, 1990 in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Esma never lived in orphanage because her uncle took her in as a young child. Esma graduated high school in Zenica and decided to continue her education because she knew from a very young age how important education is in today’s society and was set on making a better life for herself. She has finished her first year of university, studying Economics. However, without an income, it is extremely difficult for her to afford school expenses and secure finishing her college. She is very gratefully that she got this scholarship and the opportunity to be able to finish school.

was born March 25, 1991 in Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Azra was placed in Bjelave orphanage in Sarajevo as soon as she was born. An excellent student, she will study the Arabic language at the University in Sarajevo. She aspires to travel the world and translate books from Arabic to Bosnian.

Muhamed was born June 26 1989 in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Him and his brother have been living at the orphanage in Tuzla from a very young age until they graduated from high school, when they had to move to a house “Kuca na pola puta” which could be roughly translated as “the House Half Way” sponsored by an Italian organization. Since then, Muhamed has been working to support himself however, he always wanted to attend college and obtain a degree in physical education but he could not make this a reality because he has to work to support himself. Now with the scholarship, he can finally realize his dream of becoming a teacher one day.

Edib was born April 28, 1991 in Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was raised by his grandparents in a small village close to Tuzla. He has graduated from madrassa in Tuzla and now he will pursue Islamic studies at the university in Sarajevo in hopes of becoming a teacher. The town’s mayor, who recommended Edib for the scholarship described him as the pride of the town and the biggest prospect of the small town. His favorite sport is basketball and he has represented his school in numerous competitions. He has also joined a new local team in Sarajevo.

Edin was born August 2, 1987 in Rijeka, Croatia. He grew up in Tuzla orphanage with his younger brother. Edin left the orphanage 4 years ago, and has been on his own since. He has held several jobs but has always wanted an education in order to pursue career that would fulfill him. Unfortunately, Edin was unable to support himself and go to school at the same time until he received our scholarship. His passion is cycling and he has competed for several years. He wants to dedicate his life to this sport and study of physical education with the hopes of enriching other children’s lives through sports.

Edin was born September 22, 1988 in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Edin has graduated from high school and still lives in Tuzla. He speaks fluent Italian and English translating letters for a local NGO. He supports himself by working at an Internet café and spends his free time playing soccer. Edin has applied to major in Journalism and dreams of being a sports journalist one day.