THE CHANCELLERY OF
H.R.H. CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER II
OF YUGOSLAVIA

 

 

H.R.H. CROWN PRINCE ALEKSANDAR II
DELIVERS SCHOLARSHIPS OF THE ROYAL HOUSE KARAĐORĐEVIĆ FUND

 

 

H.R.H. Crown Prince Aleksandar II offered a reception in the Royal Palace to the grantees of the Royal House of Karađorđević Fund, aimed at the assistance to the most gifted students of the final years of Yugoslavian universities.

The stipendists, 101 of them from 43 areas of science and arts and crafts, received each an annual grant amounting to 2.556 Euros.

In the presence of the numerous journalists, Director of the Fund Arch. Dragomir Acović addressed the students and invited guests, emphasizing the importance of creation of the new scientific and cultural elite for the modern Yugoslavia.

Crown Prince Aleksandar II told the students that it is his firm belief they shall finish their studies with full flourish, and that they would be offered an opportunity to continue post graduate studies at some of the most prestigious universities in the World. He asked them never to forget where they originated from, and to stay the best. When once they are recognized as such, they should remember where they came from and, if possible, to return back.

On behalf of the students Miss Angelina Tošić student of the final year of the Faculty of Theatrical Arts in Belgrade, thanked their Royal Highnesses for the support and the opportunity to reach the summit of their professional career.

This event was attended by the representatives of the Serbian Government, the Church, Universities, members of Directory Board of the Fund, members of the Scholarship Committee, Crown Council and numerous respectable guests.

 

Belgrade, February 16, 2002


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