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War stripped Bosnia of a skilled educated workforce.

Jericho strives to rebuild the lost intellectual capital of Bosnia by providing college scholarships. The scholarship program affords both the education and the training needed for these young adults to become integral parts in Bosnia's rebuilding process. Without the Jericho Foundation scholarships, college was out of the question. Many more students are in need of similar support, with additional funding we will be able to address these needs.

The first Jericho scholarship recipient graduated and is employed with Merck Drug Company in Bosnia.

Melisa graduated with a degree in pharmacology from the University of Sarajevo. She is currently working on her master's degree and is employed with Merck Drug Co. in Bosnia. As a pharmaceutical rep. Melisa is also the coordinator for the Jericho foundation in Bosnia, overseeing the college students that have received scholarships from Jericho.

Melisa

Dear Jericho...
I am so glad that Jericho is expanding and that we have more scholarship receivers. I know that it means a greater commitment for all of us, more work to do. But I believe these students will inspire you not to give up on them. I believe that we can make it, and that we will. We have to! All of these kids have their own story. These stories are different, but all have sadness in common. But they can also have a happy ending in common, thanks to Jericho. These kids have greater chance for a better future. A chance to go to school, a job, and take care of themselves. I'm excited that Jericho awarded more scholarships. That was a brave move, and I think that is the way we need to act in the future - brave; and of course, have faith!

I want to thank a great Jericho team in USA. You have made a difference and done a great job!

Best Regards
Melisa

College Scholarship Candidates For 2010-2011

Alisa

• School: University Of Sarajevo
• Major: Electrical Engineering
• Attributes: “I am very persistent and hard working. I will study hard and will make good results.”

Adnan

• School: University In Mostar
• Major: Public Relations
• Role Model: “Nelson Mandela, because of his non violent struggle against apartheid.”
• Challenging Situation: “When both of my parents lost their jobs when the war started in 1992. They have not been employed since.”

Maida

• School: University of Sarajevo
• Major: Electrical Engineering
• How will your choice of study effect your countries future: “It will improve it, because young people in combination with new knowledge, gives a better life.”
• Difficult Situation: “The war because it took my childhood.”
• Happiest day of your life: “The day the war ended.”

Emran

• School: University of Sarajevo
• Major: Electrical Engineering
• Role Model: “Bill Gates, because he started from zero and made a miracle, he changed the past, created modern today and still developing tomorrow. But on his life-path He stayed human, always thinking about people around him.”
• How will your choice of study effect your countries future: ” My wish is to help the development of my country, because it's something every citizen should do. We cannot just take, we need to give back.”

Aida

• School: University of Medicine in Mostar
• Major: Medicine
• How will your choice of study effect your countries future: “As a successful doctor, it is my wish to establish a center to help women who have suffered breast cancer, because my mother has been a victim of that evil disease. I hope that one day, I'll become a member of a volunteer association, and as an educator travel across the world, aiming to help in the education of children.”
• Challenging Situation: “Death of my sister during the war from sniper fire, death of my father from lung cancer and my mother’s battle with breast cancer.”