One of the world’s leading media outlets, CNN, dedicated a segment to stories of Ukrainian students affected by the Russian invasion. During the broadcast, Kyiv School of Economics President Tymofiy Mylovanov spoke about the international campaign “Donate to Educate,” through which KSE Foundation is raising $4 million to fund 800 scholarships for students impacted by Russian aggression.
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The KSE President emphasized that behind every scholarship supported by donors is a choice for Ukraine:
“One of our students, Viktoriya, was taken to Russia at the age of five. After the start of the full-scale invasion, she left Russia for Europe and later returned to Ukraine because she felt Ukrainian. Today, she studies at Kyiv School of Economics to help build this country.”
Another story highlighted on CNN featured a KSE student from Crimea, whose father defended Mariupol and remains a prisoner in Russia. According to Tymofiy Mylovanov, her main motivation is to study in a way that will make her father proud one day.
The conversation stressed that supporting education is a tool for preserving the country’s human potential:
“We want to help these children get through the war, give them tools, confidence, and an environment where they can grow, stay competitive, and become Ukraine’s future leaders. These are the strongest students — both academically and in terms of inner resilience. They will be the ones rebuilding the country,” said Tymofiy Mylovanov.
This year, Kyiv School of Economics provided scholarships to over 900 students, supported by Ukrainian businesses and international partners. Funds raised through the Donate to Educate campaign will secure higher education for an additional 800 students in the coming academic year.
Donate to Educate is an educational charity initiative aimed at enabling Ukrainian youth to pursue higher education in Ukraine, while also helping war veterans upgrade their skills or acquire new professions, supporting their reintegration into civilian life with KSE’s guidance.
Types of scholarships covered by the program:
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Academic Excellency – for talented youth with outstanding academic achievements;
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Come Back Home – for Ukrainians who studied or lived abroad and are returning to Ukraine;
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Internally Displaced Persons – for students who lost their homes due to the war;
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Wounded Military – for veterans and defenders of Ukraine;
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Children of Defenders – for children of fallen heroes, including military personnel and paramedics.
The large-scale campaign was launched ahead of the Christmas holidays targeting the international community and Ukrainian businesses. Scholarships cover all academic years of study and 50% of co-living accommodation costs.
The program spans a wide range of fields — from law, big data, and psychology to applied mathematics and artificial intelligence. In total, applicants can choose from 9 bachelor’s programs and 11 master’s programs.
Support wartime education: https://foundation.kse.ua/en/donate-to-educate/?utm_source=release_donate&utm_medium=cnn