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Expanding Horizons: Welcoming Students from Colombia and South Africa to the ASSIST Community

By assistscholars | May 21, 2025

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news about the growth of the ASSIST Scholars program! This year, we’ve expanded our reach to welcome outstanding students from two vibrant new markets: Colombia and South Africa. This marks a significant step in our ongoing commitment to bringing talented and diverse young individuals to our partner schools in…

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Iliyan Hristov

From Small-Town Bulgaria to Global Opportunity with ASSIST

By assistscholars | May 9, 2025

For Iliyan “Ilko” Hristov, growing up in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, the world beyond his small town felt distant—almost unreachable. For students like him, who weren’t born in capital cities, opportunity often seemed like something that happened to other people—something glimpsed on TV, an elusive version of the American Dream. But then came ASSIST, and everything changed.…

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Joanna Martyini

Joanna Martyni: A Pioneer for ASSIST in Poland

By Christine D'Angelo | May 9, 2025

Joanna Martyni has been the local Program Coordinator for ASSIST Poland for fourteen years, making her one of the longest-serving country coordinators. Her journey with ASSIST began in an unexpected yet very personal way, sparked by her daughter Julia’s ambition to study abroad and ultimately, an ASSIST scholarship. In middle school, Julia’s determination led her…

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ASSIST alumni from 2024, Kristýna Říhová 

Alumni Spotlight: Kristýna Říhová 

By assistscholars | October 20, 2024

ASSIST Scholars Class of ‘24 at Linden Hall School Czech STEM Leader and Rise Global Winner Kristýna Říhová has always been determined to make a difference, driven by her passion for marine biology and environmental protection. Coming from the Czech Republic, where there are no oceans, she didn’t let that limit her dream of saving…

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New ASSIST Country coordinator for Czech Republic, Denisa

New Staff Spotlight: Denisa Maková

By assistscholars | October 20, 2024

New, In-Country Program Coordinator for ASSIST Scholars and HMC Projects in the Czech Republic ASSIST Scholars and HMC Projects are thrilled to welcome Denisa Maková as our new shared Program Coordinator for the Czech Republic! Denisa comes to us through our Czech partner organization, The Bakala Foundation, which was established in 2007 to support young…

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Leysin American School in the Alps of Swizterland

ASSIST Orientation 2024 Held in Europe

By assistscholars | October 17, 2024

ASSIST Class of 2025 Orientation: A Historic Event in Switzerland This year, ASSIST made history! For the first time ever, the ASSIST Scholars Orientation was held in Europe, bringing together over 170 new scholars, along with alumni and volunteers, to kick off the Class of 2025’s journey at the beautiful Leysin American School near Geneva,…

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Introducing the New ASSIST Scholars Website: A Fresh Look with Multilingual Features!

By assistscholars | September 30, 2024

We are excited to unveil the brand-new ASSIST Scholars website – a complete new look and online experience, designed with you in mind! While our dedication to the community hasn’t changed, our website has had a major upgrade. It’s now more intuitive, more engaging and more accessible for all visitors. Whether you’re a student, a…

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New ASSIST Staff Member, Bill Mena, Director of School Relations

New Staff Spotlight: Bill Mena

By assistscholars | August 20, 2024

An Experienced Leader in International Education Joining ASSIST in July 2024 as Director of School Relations, Bill Mena brings with him a wealth of knowledge from his decades-long career in education and nonprofit leadership. Having worked in leadership roles across admissions, financial aid, non-tuition revenue, and international student recruitment at boarding schools, Bill’s extensive experience…

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An Vo, ASSIST Alumni from 2007

50 Stories for 50 Years: An Vo ‘07

By Spencer O'Brien | November 30, 2023

Nov 30, 2023 To celebrate our 50th anniversary year during 2018/19, we collected stories and profiles of people and institutions that have helped us build our organization, which first began as one person’s dream in 1968. We will feature one story per week on our blog. Please enjoy these “50 for 50” profiles featuring ASSIST’s…

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Timothy McIntire, Former Board member of ASSIST Scholars telling a story about the organization.

50 Stories for 50 Years: Timothy McIntire, Former ASSIST Board of Directors

By Spencer O'Brien | November 30, 2023

Nov 30 2023 To celebrate our 50th anniversary year during 2018/19, we collected stories and profiles of people and institutions that have helped us build our organization, which first began as one person’s dream in 1968. We will feature one story per week on our blog. Please enjoy these “50 for 50” profiles featuring ASSIST’s…

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