Citi Bulgaria Supports Scholarship Program at the American University in Bulgaria

Citi
Citi, the leading global financial services company, has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Citi's major brand names include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney, Banamex, and Nikko. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com or www.citi.com.

Citi Foundation
The Citi Foundation is committed to enhancing economic opportunities for underserved individuals and families in the communities where we work throughout the world. Globally, the Citi Foundation is focusing its giving on Microfinance and Microentrepreneurship, which helps individuals become economically self-sufficient; Small and Growing Businesses leading to economic expansion and job creation; Education, which prepares young people for personal and professional success; Financial Education, which helps individuals make informed financial decisions; and the Environment with a focus on sustainable enterprises that generate jobs and stimulate economic growth while preserving the environment. In the U.S. and Canada, the Citi Foundation supports Community Development programs that help build and revitalize neighborhoods and Education programs that prepare students for college and careers. Additional information can be found at http://www.citigroupfoundation.org/.

American University in Bulgaria
AUBG is a private American-style liberal arts university located in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. The University has assumed a unique and critical educational role in the dynamic region of Southeastern Europe through its emphasis on preparing students for leadership, community involvement, careers, and advanced study. AUBG is accredited both in the US and in Bulgaria. Courses are taught in English by a high-quality faculty coming from 4 continents, experienced in teaching in a multicultural, learner-centered environment. The highly talented international student body is open to knowledge and ready to grow intellectually, professionally, and personally. Currently, there are about 1100 students studying at AUBG, representing 30 countries. The success of the University is attested by its more than 2000 alumni from 30 countries who have already found their place in prestigious companies, started successfully their own business or have continued their education at an internationally renowned universities. For additional information please visit www.aubg.bg.


	Printer Friendly Page		FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) April 24, 2008 Citi Bulgaria Supports Scholarship Program at the American University in Bulgaria Citi Foundation provides $10,000 to AUBG Scholarship Program Sofia – Four students of the American University in Bulgaria will benefit from the Citi Distinguished Scholarship Award Program for the 2008-09 academic year. The $10,000 grant, provided by Citi Foundation, will fund four partial scholarships covering about 35% of the tuition fees. The scholarships are opened to students majoring in Economics and Business Administration. The selection is on a need and merit basis following the submission of an essay. This is the second year Citi Bulgaria and the American University in Bulgaria partner in the institution's scholarship programs. The grants support high-achieving students with financial constraints and ensure that they receive quality education in their chosen fields. The grant program is part of the $200 million global commitment to financial education announced by Citi and the Citi Foundation in 2004. To date Citi has invested $120 million across 100 countries in which it operates. "We are proud to have the opportunity to partner with Citibank Bulgaria in our efforts to nurture young talent for the business and financial services sector in Bulgaria. The scholarship funds will help AUBG achieve its mission to foster the intellectual growth and leadership development of the academically gifted but needy students from the region," said the President of the American University in Bulgaria Dr. David Huwiler. Stefan Ivanov, Citi Country Officer said: "We are proud to contribute to educating top-notch talents on the student bench and developing world-class bankers in our Citi franchise in Bulgaria. We trust those efforts ultimately help boost the competitiveness and growth of the local economy as well as the well-being in the country." # # # Citi Citi, the leading global financial services company, has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Citi's major brand names include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney, Banamex, and Nikko. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com or www.citi.com. Citi Foundation The Citi Foundation is committed to enhancing economic opportunities for underserved individuals and families in the communities where we work throughout the world. Globally, the Citi Foundation is focusing its giving on Microfinance and Microentrepreneurship, which helps individuals become economically self-sufficient; Small and Growing Businesses leading to economic expansion and job creation; Education, which prepares young people for personal and professional success; Financial Education, which helps individuals make informed financial decisions; and the Environment with a focus on sustainable enterprises that generate jobs and stimulate economic growth while preserving the environment. In the U.S. and Canada, the Citi Foundation supports Community Development programs that help build and revitalize neighborhoods and Education programs that prepare students for college and careers. Additional information can be found at http://www.citigroupfoundation.org/. American University in Bulgaria AUBG is a private American-style liberal arts university located in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. The University has assumed a unique and critical educational role in the dynamic region of Southeastern Europe through its emphasis on preparing students for leadership, community involvement, careers, and advanced study. AUBG is accredited both in the US and in Bulgaria. Courses are taught in English by a high-quality faculty coming from 4 continents, experienced in teaching in a multicultural, learner-centered environment. The highly talented international student body is open to knowledge and ready to grow intellectually, professionally, and personally. Currently, there are about 1100 students studying at AUBG, representing 30 countries. The success of the University is attested by its more than 2000 alumni from 30 countries who have already found their place in prestigious companies, started successfully their own business or have continued their education at an internationally renowned universities. For additional information please visit www.aubg.bg.