Kyiv School of Economics Foundation

Through education, leadership training, research-driven policy solutions, and humanitarian relief, we empower the next generation of scholars, policymakers, and entrepreneurs who will shape Ukraine’s future and ensure its integration into the global economy. By bridging academia and philanthropy, KSE Foundation not only mitigates the immediate effects of war but also builds the foundation for a resilient, knowledge-driven, and prosperous Ukraine.

Mission

The Kyiv School of Economics Foundation (KSE Foundation) is committed to enhancing social welfare, human capital development, and national resilience while positioning Ukraine as a leading intellectual hub in Europe. Through education, innovation, and strategic partnerships, KSE Foundation strengthens Ukraine’s economic, social, and geopolitical future, ensuring access to world-class education and opportunities for all citizens.

Geographic Focus

Ukraine

Programme Areas

Strategic Priorities:

• Educational Expansion & Accessibility: Broadening the impact of KSE’s academic programs across Ukraine and internationally.
• Sustainable Growth & Funding: Ensuring financial stability to support the expansion of KSE University and key initiatives.
• Human Capital Development: Supporting young talents, war-affected students, and professionals in STEM, business, and public policy.
• Strengthening National Resilience: Leading projects in humanitarian relief, education, and reconstruction efforts.
• Enhancing Ukraine’s Global Influence: Promoting Ukraine’s intellectual and economic potential through international collaboration and advocacy.

Key Programs and Activities:

1. Educational Support and Scholarships – KSE Foundation actively supports talented students, war-affected individuals, and veterans through grants and scholarships, ensuring access to high-quality education and leadership training.

Programs Include:

• Donate to Educate: A global fundraising initiative providing full and partial tuition grants at KSE University.
• Memorial Scholarships: Established in honor of members of the KSE community who lost their lives during the war, offering annual grants for undergraduate and graduate students starting in 2025.
• Khan Academy for Ukraine: A nationwide educational initiative translating and localizing STEM courses from Khan Academy, making high-quality content accessible to Ukrainian schoolchildren.
• Da Vinci Ukraine: A grant program supporting talented youth in mathematics, physics, and STEM fields, fostering participation in international competitions and Olympiads.

2. Humanitarian Initiatives – The KSE Foundation plays a crucial role in supporting Ukraine’s recovery and resilience through humanitarian projects, ensuring safe education environments, medical support, and economic stability.

Key Initiatives Include:

• Safe Education (ЗАХИСТОК): Establishing bomb shelters in schools and kindergartens, restoring offline learning.
• Medical Evacuation and Aid: Providing first-aid kits and tourniquets for medical facilities and frontline responders. Provided 4 medical evacuation helicopters to ensure rapid emergency response.
• Talents for Ukraine: A leadership grant program empowering young leaders dedicated to rebuilding and reforming Ukraine. These individuals have a significant international impact—winning Oscars, representing Ukraine at Eurovision, and even being honored as Nobel Peace Prize laureates.
• Create Ukraine: A reintegration initiative aimed at bringing back skilled Ukrainian professionals with international experience to contribute to national reforms.
• Entrepreneurship Support: A grant program to scale small and medium-sized women-led businesses in manufacturing, agriculture, IT, and healthcare.