SeedGrant

Helping young leaders transform ukraine and moldova

1. Students apply for one of the US top-50 MBA programs

2. Admitted candidates qualify for a SEED Grant

3. Graduates return and commit for at least 3 years of work in Ukraine or Moldova

ABOUT WNISEF OUR MISSION

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

We invite you to participate in the Western NIS Enterprise Fund (WNISEF) Seed Grant program. This program provides financial support to talented individuals from Ukraine and Moldova who are admitted to one of the top 50 MBA programs in the U.S. and are committed to returning home and investing their skills in their country of origin.

We believe that human capital is the foundation for democracy and economic prosperity in Ukraine and Moldova. The region’s transformation to liberal democracy and market economy requires well-trained leaders who will unleash new vision, new ideas, new energies and new approaches to the many challenges faced by society daily. Government, business and civil society all benefit from the growing number of well-educated professionals experienced living in other communities, developed a broad worldview and are dedicated to investing their talents, dreams, and energy into transforming Ukraine and Moldova.

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OUR MISSION

Our mission is to facilitate the process of democratic development and economic modernization in Ukraine and Moldova by providing an opportunity for talented individuals from these countries to obtain advanced knowledge, abilities, and leadership skills through studies at the best educational institutions in the United States.

ABOUT WNISEF

Western NIS Enterprise Fund (WNISEF) is a pioneering regional private equity fund in Ukraine and Moldova. WNISEF successfully invested in small and medium-sized companies in the region for two decades.

In early 2014, WNISEF completed its commercial investment activities and directed available funds toward promoting policies and practices which support private sector development. WNISEF’s focus areas include economic leadership, local economic development, impact (social) investments and export promotion. SEED GRANT is financed and administered by Western NIS Enterprise Fund. More about the Fund: WNISEF

key features

EXPLORE THE WORLD

Learn a common global language and communicate across cultures. Learn about business while exploring the world
OPPORTUNITY FOR REFLECTION

An MBA will equip you with first-rate tools and add theoretical knowledge to your unique previous experience.
GAIN CRITICAL SKILLS

Apply concepts you study in the classroom and beyond. Gain meaningful managerial and soft skills, team-building experience. Learn to work under pressure and grow your business capabilities
THINK STRATEGICALLY

Improve your thinking and decision-making capability. Think freely and long-term. Absorb the best global practices in strategic management. Think global – act local.
LEARN LEADERSHIP

Expand your knowledge of team-building, human capital management and much more, become a better public speaker and learn to motivate others to work together towards a common goal.
MEET INNOVATORS

Listen to and learn from prominent business leaders, cutting-edge researchers, and entrepreneurs. Study alongside dedicated, tenacious and innovative classmates.
FOSTER CHANGE

MBA is an opportunity to become part of a global network of active leaders who influence the public and private sectors. While the practical education and experience of the program is valuable, the value of the alumni network to a candidate’s career and life goals are priceless.
REPRESENT YOUR HOMELAND

You have a unique chance to become ambassadors for Ukraine and Moldova.
JOIN A NETWORK OF GAMECHANGERS

Cultivate your business ethics and join a broad professional global network of strong professionals in a variety of fields and locations.
TRANSFORM YOUR COUNTRY

With a global outlook and skills an MBA provides, you can return to your home country and put your ideas and input to use where it is most needed.
THE REWARDS ARE IMMENSE

Ukraine and Moldova are emerging markets. That is where economic growth has a higher chance to occur. Utilize a western educational experience and come back to where your ideas and input will have greatest return. Starting the process can be difficult, but the rewards are immense.

FAQ

What expenses are covered by the Seed Grant?

The program will cover up to 100% of tuition expenses of a full-time student while enrolled in a full-time MBA program at any of the top 50 U.S. MBA schools over one or a two-year period. Executive or part-time programs are not eligible.

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Why do we focus on the top 50 U.S. MBA programs?

The top 50 U.S. business schools are strong, internationally recognized brand names. They serve as a significant certified hallmark in today’s globalized world, in particular in Moldova and Ukraine. Moreover, the top 50 U.S. business schools have the greatest ratio of registered alumni to current students and have powerful alumni representation in more countries than any other schools. The Economist ranks the alumni network of the top 50 U.S. MBAs as the most effective. Sometimes, being part of a strong, united community, which reaches far beyond own home country, provides each member with greater courage to move forward and higher chances to succeed.

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Is there an income limit for need-based consideration?

Seed Grant is not a need-based grant. However, the candidate must provide sufficient proof of income/savings/loans to cover living and transportation expenses to/from and within the U.S. + collateral (the Student’s obligations under the Agreement must be secured).

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Success stories

DENIS TAFINTSEV

received an MBA degree from Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA) in 2010.
Oksana Johannesson

received a joint MBA degree from Columbia University (USA) and Seoul School of Business (South Korea) in 2007.
Vasile Tofan

received an MBA degree from Harvard Business School in 2012.

Helping young leaders transform ukraine and moldova

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

OUR MISSION

ABOUT WNISEF

key features

EXPLORE THE WORLD

OPPORTUNITY FOR REFLECTION

GAIN CRITICAL SKILLS

THINK STRATEGICALLY

LEARN LEADERSHIP

MEET INNOVATORS

FOSTER CHANGE

REPRESENT YOUR HOMELAND

JOIN A NETWORK OF GAMECHANGERS

TRANSFORM YOUR COUNTRY

THE REWARDS ARE IMMENSE

FAQ

Success stories