Agreements signed with the second generation of the CBCG scholarship holders
23/10/2025
Today, the second generation of students selected through the Central Bank of Montenegro’s competition “AcKnowledge the Knowledge – a Chance for the Best”, signed scholarship agreements for the 2025/2026 academic year.
The CBCG scholarships, amounting to 650 euros per month, have been awarded to ten final-year undergraduate and master’s students: Milica Vujošević, Tijana Kustudić, Enita Softić, Ognjen Sekulović, Luka Ljumović, Amar Čirgić, Jana Mrvaljević, Ljubica Popović, Nikolina Raičević, and Balša Mišurović.
The selection criteria included academic performance, completion of all exams from previous academic years, proficiency in English, awards received at national and/or international competitions, social engagement through student or other organizations promoting diversity and inclusion, and engagement in activities for the public good, as well as student’s attendance in a program that corresponds to the business needs and priorities of the CBCG.
In line with CBCG’s capacities and needs, the scholarship holders will also have the opportunity to undertake student internships and/or professional traineeships within the Bank.
Presenting the scholarship agreements, Governor Irena Radović expressed satisfaction that the Central Bank, for the second consecutive year, continues to foster an environment that values knowledge and professionalism through such initiatives.
“AcKnowledge the Knowledge – a Chance for the Best programme is much more than a scholarship. It reflects our belief that investing in education and the development of young people brings the most lasting benefit – the progress of society. Therefore, this is our investment in a common vision and future, in young people who will shape a modern and successful Montenegro with their expertise, knowledge and values", Governor Radović emphasized.
Through the AcKnowledge the Knowledge – a Chance for the Best programme, the Central Bank of Montenegro invests in young people whose knowledge, effort, and dedication represent the future of the society, with the aim of creating an environment where knowledge and expertise represent a fundament of progress and where talented young people are given the opportunity to take their first professional steps in an institution that recognises, nurtures, and rewards excellence.