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[http://studway.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/Seed-Brochure-IllustratorCS6_ukr.eps-23-05_for-web.pdf] About Why MBA? Success stories Apply GRANT RECIPIENTS USEFUL MATERIALS the top 50 application process blog books FAQ CONTACTS & PARTNERS en ru ua fb tw Subscribe to news 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. Learn more 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 If I get WNISEF Seed Grant aid for my first year, will it renew automatically for the second year? During the program a grantee must submit academic transcripts as proof of good standing in the program. The grantee is expected to meet the good standing requirements of the Program throughout the entire study period. If a student does not maintain good standing status, the Seed Grant will be terminated, and the candidate will be required to repay any financial support received through the Seed Grant program immediately. Get Answer Close What is the procedure of SEED Grant application? An application process is composed of three stages: (1) on-line application and documents submission; (2) handing in the documents and interview; (3) application revision and announcement of the result by Seed Grant committee. Applications must be submitted through SEED Grant’s website. The deadline for applications is 75 days before the beginning of your MBA Program. Get Answer Close 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. Get Answer Close More answers Success stories Vasile Tofan received an MBA degree from Harvard Business School in 2012. Oksana Johannesson received a joint MBA degree from Columbia University (USA) and Seoul School of Business (South Korea) in 2007. DENIS TAFINTSEV received an MBA degree from Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA) in 2010. fb tw Address Kyiv, 01042, Ukraine, 4 Mykoly Rayevskoho Str. Phone Tel: +380 (44) 490-5580 Fax: +380 (44) 490-5589 EMAIL info@seedgrant.org