Croatia
Croatia Country Coordinator
Mrs. Karla Golja Milevoj
karla@assistscholars.org
+385 91 536 9383
Important Dates & Deadlines
Application Deadline:
December 1
Interviews:
January (dates tbd)
Application Fee
$35 US
Program Fee
$7500 US for Sanderson Scholarship
**Need-Based Program Fee Reductions Available**
$37000 US for Lindfors Scholarship
Croatia
Welcome to ASSIST Croatia
ASSIST became active in Croatia to help young Croatian students currently in the 9th or 10th grade who would like to spend one year as exchange students in the United States as 10th or 11th graders. There are also limited opportunities available to students entering the 12th grade and as postgraduate students.
Our work in Croatia began in the 1999/2000 academic year. Our first Croatian scholars distinguished themselves in their American independent schools, and ultimately nearly 100 Croatian students have studied in the States through ASSIST.
Financial Support for Croatian Scholars
American schools are generous in offering scholarships to ASSIST students. Throughout our time in Croatia, ASSIST has identified sponsors to help students and their families pay for the cost of participating in the program. Croatian alumni and American donors have stepped forward to support deserving donors. Learn more about program fee reductions for scholarship winners whose families have need.
Virtual Information Sessions
Please visit this QR link for dates and more information on ASSIST information sessions via Zoom for Croatian families. You can also reach out to ASSIST's Croatian Program Coordinator, Karla Golja Milevoj, at karla@assistscholars.org for more information on dates and registration.
How to Apply
Step by step instructions:
- The application for a scholarship for the '26-'27 school year is now open. To begin, fill out the application form on our application portal and the "Application for a Program Fee Reduction" form (if you would like generous donors to help reduce the Program Fee for your family).
- Pay an application fee of $35
- In the application portal, indicate the contact of the teacher who will fill out and send the letter of recommendation (Classroom teacher, Math teacher, English teacher)
- A transcript of previous high school grade(s)
- A transcript of the current school year (a standardized document listing subjects and grades)
- Duolingo test (after registration, the candidate will receive a pre-paid test coupon from the ASSIST representative)
- ASSIST will choose finalists who will interview (January 2026). It may be in-person on via Zoom.
- Those chosen by ASSIST for a scholarship will next complete:
- The contract
- Family declaration form
- Deposit in the amount of $2000 mid-March 2026
- School Assignment: March/April, 2026.
- Purchase of airline tickets: June 2026
- Visa - at your expense: July 2026
- Balance in he amount of $5500: mid-July 2026
- Pre-departure Orientation Day: mid-July 2026 (Labin)
- Orientation Camp: August 2026. Location TBD.
English Language Testing
Qualified candidates will be invited to take the Duolingo English Test. Ms. Golja Milevoj will send you a prepaid coupon code to take the test in advance of the interviews.
Once you have your code, please visit https://englishtest.duolingo.com/home and select:
- Try taking a practice test prior to taking the actual test by selecting "Practice Free"
- Return to https://englishtest.duolingo.com/home and select Purchase a Test
- Select Test Option 1 for a single test
- Enter your e-mail address, country and postal code
- Select Apply Coupon Code in the box to the right of the credit card information. Do NOT enter your credit card information if you are using a prepaid coupon code from ASSIST.
- Enter Coupon Code
Duolingo Tips for Your Test Experience
Mrs. Karla Golja Milevoj will notify you regarding the results of your application. To receive more information about the ASSIST program or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Karla Golja Milevoj.