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Bognár Family Hungarian Scholarship Fund

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Overview

Bognár Family Hungarian Scholarship Fund

Overview: Scholarships awarded annually to qualified Hungarian university students in Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Slovakia, Serbia, and the United States.

Established: 1999

Background: The Hungarian Scholarship Fund (HSF) was established in 1999 by Dr. Béla and April Bognár to provide assistance to qualified Hungarian university students. In spring of 2014, Dr. Béla and April Bognár asked the Hungarian American Coalition to become the administrator of their Hungarian Scholarship Fund as part of the Coalition's comprehensive leadership training and educational portfolio.

Fundraising: Since its inception, the founders have raised more than $500,000 from members of the Hungarian American community, churches, organizations, and the Sunshine Lady Foundation (SLF), directed by Mrs. Doris Buffett.

Geographic Scope:

  • United States

  • Hungary

  • Romania

  • Ukraine

  • Slovakia

  • Serbia
  • Eligibility:

  • Excellent academic record

  • Outstanding recommendations from teachers or clergy

  • Proven financial need

  • Full-time university enrollment
  • Contact:

  • Phone: 202-296-9505

  • Email: hac@hacusa.org

  • Website: hacusa.org
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