Celebrating Excellence: Meet Hena Neziric, Cirkled In’s $2,500 No Sweat Scholarship Winner!
By Cirkled In Team on Updated:
At Cirkled In, we love celebrating student success—and today, we’re excited to introduce our Spring 2025 $2,500 No Sweat Scholarship winner: Hena Neziric, a freshman at New Long Island City High School in New York City.
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Hena Nezeric—isn’t just a high school student. She’s a quiet force of creativity, grit, and heart. An artist with a sketchbook full of emotions, a pianist who turns feelings into melodies, and a reader who finds courage in characters and stories. But above all, she’s a young woman with a story worth sharing—and it started thousands of miles away in Bosnia.
From Bosnia to the Big Apple: A Journey of Growth
Growing up in Bosnia, Hena always had big dreams. But with limited opportunities and access to resources, her family made a life-changing decision—to move to New York City. They left behind everything familiar for a chance at a better education, more options, and a brighter future.
The move wasn’t easy. Hena landed in one of the world’s busiest cities as a young child, still learning who she was. Surrounded by new faces, new systems, and new languages, she felt like she was starting from scratch.
“Since I moved to New York City at a young age, I didn’t really grasp any language fully,” Hena recalls. “I was always in between—never fully fluent, always trying to catch up.”
But what sets her apart is how she responded. Instead of letting confusion or fear stop her, she embraced it as a challenge. Slowly but surely, she immersed herself in English—through books, conversations, and classroom support. With each passing year, she found strength in her growth and gratitude for the people who helped her along the way.
A Passion for Learning—and Having Fun with Fancy Cars!
When she’s not diving into a new book (she especially loves self-help and romance novels), Hena is in full creative mode. She has a deep passion for art—whether she’s sketching detailed drawings or crafting beautiful sculptures from scratch.
But creativity isn’t just a hobby for Hena—it’s how she expresses who she is. Whether she’s playing the piano, building something with her hands, or snapping photos of cool cars with her brother during city drives, she’s always finding new ways to explore the world around her.
She shares that spark with others too—encouraging friends, helping classmates, and celebrating every small win along the way.
“Some of my proudest moments are when I overcome my fears and help others reach their goals beside me,” she said.
For Hena, growth isn’t just about academics. It’s about living fully, learning boldly, and lifting others as she climbs.
A Future Powered by Cirkled In
CirkledIn played a key role in helping Hanan build a college-ready portfolio and apply for scholarships—without the stress.
“Cirkled In shows the real me. It’s got everything I need—college info, portfolio tools, scholarships. And it’s all free.”
She believes every student should give it a try. And honestly? We agree.
Grateful, grounded, and full of heart—Hena leaves us with a powerful message for students everywhere.
“This scholarship made a real difference in my life. If you’re a student looking for amazing scholarships and more—don’t hesitate to join Cirkled In.”
For Hena, this wasn’t just about winning money. It was about being seen. It was about building a future where her talents, passions, and perseverance could shine—on her terms. Through her Cirkled In portfolio, she shared her journey, her voice, and her dreams—and in return, found the confidence to keep reaching for more.
From learning a new language to building a new life, Hena has already proven what’s possible when you believe in yourself and use the tools around you. And now, she’s encouraging you to do the same.
🎉Congratulations again to Hena Neziric—your drive, courage, and optimism are truly inspiring. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!
Check out Hena’s video to learn more about his story. Then visit us at www.cirkledin.com to tell your story!
Congratulations on your achievements Hena! We at Cirkled In are glad to be part of your journey.
Learn more about the Cirkled In’s Quarterly “No Sweat” Scholarship here and YOU could be our next winner!
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