SKEMA Education Foundation
The SKEMA Education Foundation aims to strengthen alumni engagement—particularly in the United States—through philanthropic initiatives that promote more inclusive and accessible education. It seeks to foster a sense of community while supporting SKEMA’s educational mission on a global scale.
Our Mission
Through the investment in tomorrow’s leaders, the SKEMA Education Foundation cultivates a more equitable, diverse, and prosperous society, where talent knows no limits and opportunity is for all.
The Foundation aims to harness the generosity of the SKEMA community in the United States to provide scholarships to deserving students, regardless of financial means—offering them access to world-class international education across SKEMA's programs and campuses.
100% of donations go directly to support scholarships and student opportunities.
Legal Status
501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organization. The SKEMA Education Foundation is an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit organization, holding 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status under U.S. law. All contributions are fully tax-deductible, as permitted by the Internal Revenue Code.
Student Stories : The Impact of Your Support
I chose SKEMA for its strong values and its ability to equip students with the tools to understand the world and shape their future. Without a scholarship, I wouldn’t have been able to attend this school. I work every summer to save money, but it’s not enough. My family can’t support me financially.
It’s crucial to give a chance to those who, despite their talent, lack the financial means—or access to loans—to fund their education. Yet they have the same drive and ambition.
My studies are my top priority. But coming from a modest background, funding them is a real challenge. My parents left the Caribbean to come to France and give me a better future. I’ve always watched my mother fight to ensure I could continue my education.
Today, I’m the first in my family to attend a top-tier school. Receiving a scholarship is a turning point in my life—an invaluable opportunity to achieve both my professional and personal goals.
I was born in Syria, where I lived a normal life—until the war. I earned my high school diploma with honors. My dream has always been to work in business and management.
Thanks to a scholarship from the City of Paris, I arrived in France in 2019—not speaking a word of French and knowing no one. I enrolled in a preparatory program, worked alongside my studies, and passed the competitive entrance exams. SKEMA supported me every step of the way—with reduced tuition, a scholarship, and a guaranteed student loan.
Making equal opportunity a reality means looking closely at each person’s situation—just as SKEMA did for me.
Governance
Empowering Education Through Philanthropy
The Board of Directors of the SKEMA Education Foundation is committed to advancing SKEMA Business School’s fundraising efforts in the United States, with a particular focus on student scholarships.
Chairman
Olivier Camino (SKEMA 1994)
Founder and Global COO, Foundever
President, Foundever.org
" We have an incredible depth and diversity of talent within the SKEMA community. By engaging this network, we can move forward together toward a shared goal: equal opportunity in education.This is a critically important issue for fostering greater social cohesion, and SKEMA is fully committed to it. Education must be a driver for reducing inequality—and through the SKEMA Education Foundation, that’s exactly what we’re working toward."
Board Members
Contact us
For any questions about philanthropy at SKEMA, scholarship opportunities, or how tax-deductible donations work, please don’t hesitate to contact us
The Education Foundation Team
foundationusa@skema.edu
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