1. The University of Tourism and Management in Skopje (UTMS) in 2007 established the Fund "Prof. Ljube Milenkovski, PhD" in order to provide support and assist in the development of education and science of the Republic of Macedonia through scholarships for talented students that have achieved high results in learning and studying, through organizing various activities and projects in the field of education and science that contribute to raising the quality of education and science as well as of the development of methodology in education. Through this fund each year 20 full scholarships in the amount of 6,000 euros are provide for talented graduates, 10 partial scholarships for an amount of € 3000 (50% of tuition) and 10 scholarships of 1500 Euros (25% of tuition). For this purpose, competitions in knowledge are organized. In fact, last year during a presentation of the University, the graduates were given applications with which they were able to apply for the contest (Columbus). It was held in April in Ohrid.
2. According to the work methodology of the University and the assessment system First Class Honors Degree, students that have achieved high results in the study process receive Rector and Dean Certificates and become carriers of any of the titles Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude or Cum Laude. Each title entitles the students with scholarship for the next academic year or for the next cycle of study (second cycle MA studies).
3. Through the Fund with full scholarships for postgraduate studies for the academic year 2010-2011 have been entitled the three best athletes in the state proposed by the Macedonian Olympic Committee that the University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
4. In support of education in general in the country, through the Fund with training for teachers and high school teachers in the Republic of Macedonia have been sponsored. In that direction UTMS has organized more three-day trainings which were realized in different regions and cities in the country:
18.03.2011 – 20.03.2011 trainings for high school teachers in Skopje
08.04.2011 – 10.04.2011 trainings for high school teachers in the western region of Macedonia
15.04.2011 – 17.04.2011 trainings for high school teachers in the eastern region of Macedonia
08.04.2011 – 10.04.2011 trainings for high school teachers in the south – east region of Macedonia
5. Starting from the academic year 2010-2011 UTMS works with an electronic system for recording and evaluating students. The Fund "Prof. Ljube Milenkovski, PhD" invested 200 000 for the installation and implementation of this project. For this purpose, the necessary technical support is provided as well as many training for teachers (all teachers and assistants), for the staff working in the center for logistics and special training for system administrators. Partner University - Faculty that has completed training with their own trainings and technical staff was Rijeka University School of Tourism and Hospitality Management. This system contributes to the transparency of the work of the teachers and the student’s achievement and their results in knowledge, skills and competencies of.
6. A lot of small activities are supported financially with amounts of 1000 – 5000 euros. The following should be mentioned: Traditional Wedding in Galichnik, International Entrepreneurship Week, activities organized by the local Red Cross organization, Tourism Fair – Skopje Travel Market Skopje 2011 etc. The use of the premises and technical equipment for many organizations is also supported financially: MOC (Macedonian Olympic Committee), Tourist Association of Skopje, Lions Club, Travel Agencies for presentation of their own activities, NGOs etc.
7. The Fund "Prof. Ljube Milenkovski, PhD" in collaboration with the sponsor SIEGFRIED STIEGLITZ (Austria), Doctor Honoris Causa in the field of Economics at the University of Tourism and Management in Skopje awarded five scholarships for study visit in Austria, for the students that have achieved highest results in tackling the subjects in the course of studies in the current semester and shown particular interest and participation in a number of events through which the University was promoted and affirmed.
8. Through this Fund and with cooperation with the FTS Travel Agency a seven day stay in Republic of Macedonia was organized for students recommended by the International Organizations “Lions”. Students from different countries in the world had the opportunity last year, 2011, in July, to visit and learn about our country.
Achievements:
1. The establishment of the Fund "Prof. Ljube Milenkovski, PhD" is of particular importance for the talented students that have no financial means to provide quality education. UTMS works according to the methodology and evaluation system First Class Honors Degree. That means, other elements of quality education to be applied, according to which, a final product of those studies would be staff with all the necessary competencies and skills, beside the necessary and usual theoretical knowledge. The University’s Diplomas are issued with recognizable value, i.e. the same as they are issued in highly prestigious universities in the world with all the necessary information for the development of knowledge, skills and competences of the student (not just "empty" grades).
2. Thus, thanks to the Fund 155 undergraduate and 46 graduate of the seven faculties that exist within the University earned such education and degrees, totaling EUR 718 500 or 44 187 750 denars. Only 2011 EUR 143 700 or 8 837 550 denars are awarded.
3. Through the process of financial support for the best students awarded with a scholarship for the next academic year, other students are encouraged and motivated to learn and master the competencies, to strengthen competitive spirit among the students, and thus achieve higher results.
4. Through scholarships for the best athletes in the state, the sporting youth of the state is supported. Educational development of these staff makes it possible to benefit their competence on national interest.
5. Progressive teachers from across the state had the opportunity to get acquainted with new intentions of education in the world that allows them to implement what they learned in their everyday work with students in secondary schools, thereby to raise the level of education in the Republic of Macedonia.
6. The Installed and implemented electronic records system provides full transparency in recording data for each student and reading results (scan) after only a few minutes of the exam. At the same time the system offers student and personal data protection. Teachers' subjectivity in evaluation is completely eliminated.
7. With funding various activities that are happening at the state level, the country's progress in specific areas that are supported is facilitated.
8. Study stay in Austria allows the best of our students to gain international experience and to acknowledge the difference in work in their area, depending on what they study in their country, Macedonia and Austria as part of the EU.
9. Through collaboration with the International Organization "Lions" we are involved in humanitarian activities on international level. For that purpose, as a representative of the Fund "Prof. Ljube Milenkovski, PhD", prof. Ace Milenkovski, PhD has received gratitude from headquarters "Lyons" in Chicago.