The Achievements of Our Scholarship Recipient Natalija Tasevska

We are proud to share the remarkable story and accomplishments of Natalija Tasevska, a scholarship recipient from the fund for talented high school students “Talents Today – Leaders Tomorrow.”

Natalija is in her third year at “Aco Ruskovski” High School in Berovo and continues to demonstrate impressive growth and active engagement across multiple fields. She not only deepens her artistic and musical talents but also achieves significant successes in numerous competitions.

One of her notable achievements was participating in a competition organized by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, where she won third place for her short creative animated video on the theme “How to Prevent Corruption?” The award was presented by Robert Dekker, Deputy Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This recognition further motivated her and encouraged her creative expression and artistic development.

Her academic success is also reflected in her excellent performance at the national competition in Macedonian language and literature, where she earned third place. The competition focused on morphology, literary works, and the history of the Macedonian language from the 14th to the 18th century, highlighting her ability to compete and excel in complex academic fields.

Natalija also pursues chemistry, informatics, web design, and digital content creation, showing that her interests extend beyond conventional academic boundaries. She is exceptionally active in areas that provide practical experience and knowledge, which will benefit her future education. She continues her passion for drawing, and her artworks also beautify her school hall.

Mentorship Experience

Mentorship has played a key role in her personal and professional development, offering guidance and space to reflect on her goals and ambitions. Natalija shared her experience:

“When I first read about the opportunity for mentorship, I felt filled with joy and gratitude. My response was immediate – without hesitation, I accepted the proposed meeting. My mentor was exceptionally open from the start, and we discussed my past achievements, feelings, emotions, experiences, as well as my ambitions and future goals. I felt free to share and think at a deeper level. I am extremely grateful to the MK2025 Foundation for the opportunity to work with such a wonderful mentor and person.”

During February, Natalija successfully participated in the chemistry competition and continued to strengthen her knowledge in informatics and programming with the support of her teacher and mentor Ivana Dimovska, practicing advanced exercises beyond the standard curriculum. She also created web pages, digital drawings, posters, and short videos for her practice and continued her passion for drawing in school.

Mentorship helped Natalija explore many important topics, including:

• Where she sees herself in 5 or 10 years

• Managing emotions and responsibilities

• Time management and organization

• Planning and achieving her goals

• Engaging in extracurricular activities

This experience provided her with additional knowledge and a new perspective. She describes the mentorship as:

“I felt very comfortable during our conversations and was thrilled to meet such a wonderful mentor and person. I am extremely grateful to the MK2025 Foundation for the opportunity to work with such an amazing mentor.”

Natalija continues to grow academically, artistically, and personally, demonstrating remarkable talent, motivation, and commitment. We congratulate her on her successes and encourage her as she faces future challenges.

Below are some of her drawings displayed at school, which she is proud to share.