The Gorazde International Student Fund

The Gorazde International Student Fund was established in 1997 in memory of every innocent child and young person who lost their lives in the ethnic conflict in the Canton of Gorazde, Bosnia, between 1992 and 1995. The purpose of the scholarship award is 1) to encourage Eastern European students at The University of Akron to pursue degree studies that include an emphasis on the prevention, management and creative use of conflict and strategies to resolve disputes, and 2) to reward continuing students who demonstrate an interest in conflict resolution.

All Eastern European students will be considered for scholarship support. However, preference will be given to students who demonstrate the following: (1) a commitment to returning to their home country and using knowledge gained during their studies for the development of their country, and (2) the potential for sharing this knowledge to a wide audience upon returning to their native land.

In addition to other course work, the recipient is encouraged to pursue certification from the Center for Conflict Management at The University of Akron. The award is open to members of all ethnic groups living in Eastern Europe. Selection of award recipients is to be made by the Office of Student Financial Aid in accordance with the above description and in consultation with the scholarship committee including representatives from the International Programs department.