It is our great pleasure to highlight the positive impact of the Atanas Bliznakoff Scholarship through the story of Iva Parapanski, a dedicated student at the Faculty of Philology at the “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje.

“The Atanas Bliznakoff Scholarship was a crucial pillar of support throughout my first year of college. It covered my apartment rent and all academic essentials, but more importantly, it lifted the weight of financial stress from my shoulders.

Thanks to this generous support, I was able to go through exam sessions with a clear mind—carefree, focused, and fully committed to my studies. I didn’t have to worry about rent or expenses; I could simply be a student.

I’m deeply thankful for this empowering opportunity, which allowed me to grow academically and emotionally in a pressure-free environment.”