How many young people have the opportunity to put their knowledge to the test beyond university classrooms, learn from experienced professionals and discover the world in which they will build their careers one day? For students taking their first professional steps, such opportunities can be decisive. Education provides the foundations, but experience, support and confidence in young people’s potential are what enable them to take the next step.

With the conviction that the future of healthcare, science and industry is built by investing in people, Hemofarm Foundation is opening applications for 10 scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year as part of its “You Can Do It” Program for Education. The call is open to final-year students enrolled in undergraduate or integrated academic studies at public faculties in Serbia in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, technology, chemistry, biology, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering.

“Serbia has young people whose knowledge and abilities can compete internationally. What they need is an opportunity to apply that knowledge, learn from experienced professionals and gain experience in a modern business environment. As part of the STADA Group, Hemofarm offers young people opportunities to begin and develop their careers in Serbia, as well as to take on responsibilities at regional and global levels. We want them to recognise that they can build a successful international career right here,” said Ronald Seeliger, CEO of Hemofarm Group.

Over more than three decades, nearly 4,000 young people have participated in the “You Can Do It” program. Behind that figure are generations of students who, alongside financial support, have had the opportunity to explore the pharmaceutical industry from within, learn from its professionals and discover different career opportunities. Each scholarship holder is assigned a mentor from Hemofarm, takes part in training focused on personal and professional development, and completes an internship during which academic knowledge meets real industry challenges.

“Caring for people’s health also begins with caring for those whose knowledge, work and ideas will contribute to the health of future generations,” said Suzana Đorđević, Director of Hemofarm Foundation. She added that investing in education reflects the Foundation’s long-term commitment to supporting young people’s development and contributing to a society in which knowledge, responsibility and solidarity have lasting value.

The experiences of current scholarship holders best illustrate what happens when young people are given such an opportunity. For Jana Velimirović, a chemistry student, the program exceeded all expectations. What impressed her most were the people she met and the support she received from fellow participants and Hemofarm employees. Arijana Milanović, a student of biochemical engineering and biotechnology, particularly values the opportunity to see what she has learned at university applied in a real working environment.

“We cover many of these things at university, but here we can actually see how they work – from the operation of machinery to the parameters that are monitored and controlled,” Arijana explains.

For some scholarship holders, these experiences mark the beginning of their careers at Hemofarm and within the STADA Group. Former scholarship holders now lead teams and take part in projects spanning different markets and countries, while others have pursued careers in healthcare and science. What they share is the knowledge and experience they gained, along with the professional connections they made during the program.

Applications are open from 9th to 30th November 2026. Full eligibility criteria and information on how to apply are available on the Hemofarm Foundation website and its social media profiles.