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Expanding Horizons: Welcoming Students from Colombia and South Africa to the ASSIST Community
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…
Read MoreFrom Small-Town Bulgaria to Global Opportunity with ASSIST
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.…
Read MoreAlumni Spotlight: Kristýna Říhová
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…
Read MoreNew Staff Spotlight: Denisa Maková
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…
Read MoreASSIST Orientation 2024 Held in Europe
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,…
Read MoreIntroducing the New ASSIST Scholars Website: A Fresh Look with Multilingual Features!
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…
Read MoreNew Staff Spotlight: Bill Mena
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…
Read MoreRhodes Scholar and ASSIST Alum Gustė Gurčinaitė ‘17 Wants Communities to Have a Say in Local Climate Change Initiatives
When it comes to climate policy, it’s quite apparent that the power of critical decision-making lies primarily with those who hold a unique position of power in local, national, or global governance. For Gustė Gurčinaitė, a student from Lithuania who has been named one of two United Arab Emirates Rhodes Scholars for 2022, her academic…
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