Regional municipalities announce student and personnel scholarships

Various municipalities and government bodies in Croatia and Slovenia have announced or distributed educational scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year.

In Croatia, the City of Zagreb has launched a call for 1,353 scholarships for students and pupils, allocating 6 million euros across categories including excellence, socioeconomic status, and minority representation. The City of Vinkovci recently awarded contracts to 60 high school students based on academic merit and social criteria. Meanwhile, the City of Đurđevac has opened applications for students, offering specific incentives for STEM programs and students at the University North.

At the national level, the Croatian Ministry of Science, Education and Youth is offering state scholarships for Roma minority students, providing up to 360 euros monthly for those progressing in their studies. In Slovenia, the City of Maribor has announced 11 personnel scholarships aimed at securing future staff for municipal services, including pharmacy, librarianship, and social education sectors.

In Đurđevac, students can receive up to 1,200 euros annually, while Zagreb's student grants provide 520 euros net monthly.