300+ students admitted and awarded $78,000,000+ in full scholarships

UGS is a results-focused organization. Since 2015, we have facilitated the placement of 300 Ukrainian students from modest backgrounds into top boarding schools and colleges on full scholarships (i.e., covering tuition as well as room & board). Over the same 5-year period, we grew our applicant pool from 100+ to 750+, covering every region of Ukraine, including Crimea. 40% of applications come from students in small Ukrainian towns and villages. We scaled the number of scholars we support yearly from 10+ to 50+, determined to drive the critical mass of well-educated Ukrainians. Our Academic, Boarding school, and College advising teams played a critical role growing our community of Mentors and building strategic partnerships with top boarding schools and colleges. In addition to school placements, we have partnered with 40 Ukraine-based employers to facilitate 8-week summer internships for our scholars. To take the UGS impact beyond our organization, we also support and encourage our alumni in building their own entrepreneurial ventures, impacting new communities worldwide.

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Example partner schools and colleges

Matriculations to boarding schools and colleges (сumulative number of UGS students admitted since 2015)

Colleges

Summer internship placements

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Are you a Ukraine-based employer and woud like to offer an internship to our students? Please email jlemesh@ugs.foundation.

Ventures started by UGS community

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PrivacySpy

PrivacySpy is an open project, featured by New York Times in 2020, that uses a consistent rubric to grade privacy policies on a ten-point scale. PrivacySpy is co-founded by Igor Barakaiev, UGS '16, Andover '20, Stanford '24.

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Movadex

Award-winning software development and design agency that offers digital services to startups around the globe since 2018. Movadex merges art and business, offering a groundbreaking software outsource model at the highest quality standards. Movadex is co-founded by Salome Mikadze, UGS '15, Emma Willard '18, Georgetown '22.

YNGO Plus

YNGO PLUS

Youth NGO “PLUS” is a non-profit organization that provides free educational opportunities to Ukrainian youth. YNGO PLUS hosts webinars and online courses on different topics — from “writing perfect CV” to “robotics in Ukraine.” The team recently won a grant from InScience and UNICEF to create a board game that develops critical thinking and crisis-management skills. Co-founded by Nathan Syvash UGS ’20, Dartmouth ’25 and Liliia Alieksanova UGS ’20, Babson ’25.

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DecidEd

DecidEd is a Ukraine-based non-profit with a mission of giving high school students equal access to information about higher education regardless of which school they go to or which city they live in. Students can check real reviews on the quality of education and employment opportunities in universities and on specific majors written by current students. DecidEd is co-founded by Nataliia Nevichana, UGS '16, Franklin & Marshall '21.

ENGin

ENGin

ENGin is a peer to peer English language program that connects fluent English speakers to Ukrainian students for free weekly online speaking practice sessions. ENGin was founded by Katerina Manoff, the former head of college counseling at UGS, with the support of many members of the UGS community.

Mavka

Mavka

Mavka is an educational non-profit that helps Ukrainian high school students, especially from underprivileged backgrounds, prepare for college-entrance exams. The platform provides personalized planner, collections of peer-reviewed study materials and practice tests. The big mission is to fight educational inequality and to promote the culture of self-directed learning in Ukraine. Co-founded by Artem Laptiev, UGS '17, Fryeburg '20, MIT '25, Tonia Zakorchemna, UGS '16, Fryeburg'19, Dartmouth '24, and Daniil Ozernyi, UGS '17, Northfield Mount Hermon '20, Northwestern '25.

Reports

Interactive list of scholars

Kateryna Antoniuk
Kherson, Ukraine
Kateryna Antoniuk

Junior Academy of Science researcher in journalism. Winner of regional and all-Ukrainian Olympiads in Foreign literature, English and Ukrainian languages. Winner of recitation poetry contests. Writer. Poetess. Volunteer. Member of the student government.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Oleksandra Balabukha
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Oleksandra Balabukha

Founder of the for-profit startup, finalist of Take Action Lab’25, Young European Ambassador, volunteer in Building Ukraine Together, volleyball and tennis player

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Anastasiia Blashchak
Ternopil, Ukraine
Anastasiia Blashchak

Founder of "Math for Teens," tutored people in mathematics in projects "Plekayou" and "Tangle of Skills," social media manager in different projects, designer, and volunteer.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Karina Bondarenko
Kyiv, Ukraine
Karina Bondarenko

Winner of All-Ukrainian literary podcast competition “KruteZNO”, Erasmus+ participant, EducationUSA Academy Connects BU alumna; volunteer, project manager.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Viktroiia Chudovska
Kyiv, Ukraine
Viktroiia Chudovska

You are reading this now because, during the cold winter of 2023, my friend persuaded me to apply for an online project management camp. That camp marked the beginning of my project activities, and a year later, here is my biography on this website. So, I live in Kyiv, I have a cat, and I've never been an academic overachiever. Despite this, I completed two research papers for the Junior Academy of Sciences (JAS) and am working on a third one, participated in Olympiads, and am preparing for the next ones, while also aiming to become an overachiever. In extracurricular activities, I am a youth worker, volunteer, artist, and athlete. I regularly participate in various forums, volunteer constantly and on individual projects, exhibit my art in galleries, and compete in tournaments! Another fact about me: I'm a multidisciplinary individual! A bit of STEM, a bit of humanities, a bit of liberal arts. I love reading and actively encourage everyone to read Irena Karpa (seriously, read "Supermarket of Loneliness"!).

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Mariia Diuzheva
Bilohorodka, Kyiv oblast, Ukraine
Mariia Diuzheva

Kyiv Palace of Children and Youth aviation courses participant, artist, AFS Global STEM Accelerators program finalist, PLAST organisation participant, swimmer, school government leader.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Maksym Dorosh
Volodymyr, Volyn oblast, Ukraine
Maksym Dorosh

Public activist, project manager, co-founder of NGO “Prostir VV,” trainer on soft-skills development, public speaker, Young Ambassador of Diversity, volunteer, and multi-instrumentalist.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Uliana Doroshenko
Cherniakhiv, Zhytomyr oblast, Ukraine
Uliana Doroshenko

Winner of the National Geography Olympiad and 5 Regional Olympiads. 2nd place at the national level of the JASU in the Human Biology section. Laureate of the President’s Scholarship for two times. Pianist and violinist.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Sofia Dudych
Lutsk, Volyn oblast, Ukraine
Sofia Dudych

Eco-activist, writer, content creator; Presidential Scholarship recipient, winner of INOVA and numerous national biology competitions. Leadership team member of the NGO “FRI” Lutsk. Co-founder of the international project UBB and an environmental club, host and mentor of tournaments in chemistry, biology, and journalism; twice nominated as the best young journalist in the oblast; beekeeper-amateur, JAS member

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Ramesh Gorantla
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Ramesh Gorantla

FLEX and Civic Education Workshop alumnus, winner of 15+ city, regional, and national soccer competitions, video editor & graphic designer with numerous completed projects, active volunteer

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Roman Haidei
Vovchynets, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine
Roman Haidei

JASU winner in physics; silver medal in International Astronomy Competition; winner of several Pan-Ukrainian astronomy and physics olympiads and 8 regional level in Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Math, History; co-founder of NGO “INKVI”; debater

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Taras Hembik
Kamin-Kashyrskyi, Volyn oblast, Ukraine
Taras Hembik

Winner of the international "INOVA" competition, winner of the national-level JASU competition, winner of multiple oblast-level Olympiads, creator of the "Cossack Steppes" computer game, android app developer, game developer, video editor, volunteer

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Sofiia Herasymchuk
Zorya, Rivne Oblast, Ukraine
Sofiia Herasymchuk

JASU researcher in English language and literature, scientific magazine articles in linguistics author, visual artist, graphic designer, singer, English tutor volunteer

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Vladyslava Hordiichuk
Lutsk, Volyn oblast, Ukraine
Vladyslava Hordiichuk

Winner of city and regional olympiads in Spanish, Junior Academy of Science researcher in English, English tutor, musician, volunteer, organiser of Lutsk Regional Session of EYP, vice-president of school.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Dmytro Hryshchuk
Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Dmytro Hryshchuk

Researcher in Computer Science, Medicine & History, six-time winner of the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine contest, gold medalist of the Kaohsiung International Invention & Design EXPO and national level of Regeneron ISEF, silver medalist of the GENIUS Olympiad USA and INOVA, rower.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Anastasiia Izai
Uzhgorod, Zakarpattia oblast, Ukraine
Anastasiia Izai

Graduated from Uzhgorod Lyceum #5 in 2024. I love history and civics, and in college, I want to study politics and international affairs. I’m a FLEX 22-23 Alumna and a Civic Education Week participant, used to do track and field. I enjoy running long distance and baking. I can speak Ukrainian, English and French. One of my hobbies is writing poetry.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Anhelina Kalishchuk
Lutsk, Volyn oblast, Ukraine
Anhelina Kalishchuk

Winner of National Environmental Contest, Genius Olympiad’24, regional Olympiads in German, JASU researcher in English and Biology, environmental activist, Math tutor, volunteer.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Anastasiia Kovalenko
Kolomyia, Ivano-Frankivsk oblast, Ukraine
Anastasiia Kovalenko

Leadership at local division of scouting organization Plast, co-organizer of numerous Plast youth projects, winner of national Aerial Silks competitions, assistant coach, prize-winner of city-level poetry competitions and Opympiads in English, History and Math, religion researcher, volunteer, photographer.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Ivan Kovernyk
Irpin, Kyiv oblast, Ukraine
Ivan Kovernyk

Blockchain enthusiast, winner in olympiads in English, Linguistics, and IT, co-founder of the “Charity Bookstore” fund project, school council member, musician, trader, volunteer.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Polina Krushelnytska
Rivne, Ukraine
Polina Krushelnytska

ASSIST scholar, winner of Ukrainian Go Championship among women, Junior Academy of Sciences researcher in Chemistry, ENGin volunteer, competitive figure skater and tennis player, artist.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Yevheniia Kunytsyna
Kryvyi Rih, Dnipro Oblast, Ukraine
Yevheniia Kunytsyna

ASSIST Scholar, "AntiAdvicee" digital magazine Founder, NC Youth and Government conference Officer, District Attorney's office intern, True Crime Club Founder, JASU researcher, national mock trial competitor, debater, volunteer.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Mykhailo Kurganov
Vinnytsia, Vinnytsia oblast, Ukraine
Mykhailo Kurganov

Winner of the National Olympiads in Informational Technologies and Geography, won multiple regional Olympiads in programming and English, programmer.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Oleh Lahoda
Enerhodar, Zaporizhia oblast, Ukraine
Oleh Lahoda

State-wise Ultimate disk winner, mountain biking race winner, ecological sustainability activist, professional photographer, volunteer.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Sofiia Laskavtseva
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Sofiia Laskavtseva

Winner and participant in national and regional Informatics and Physics Olympiads, nationally recognized Informatics researcher at the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, English and Math tutor, and volunteer.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Antonina Lavrik
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Antonina Lavrik

National winner of Junior Academy of Sciences contest in Economics and Economics Olympiads; Regional Math & English Olympiads winner; Ukraine Leadership & Technology Academy finalist; Ukrainian Mind Bridge founder, tutor for refugee children, dancer.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Sofiia Lys
Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
Sofiia Lys

Winner of regional astronomy olympiads, national debate tournaments, Gold Honour and National Award in International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition, article co-author, co-creator of a documentary film, volunteer

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Ivan Melnychuk
Rivne, Ukraine
Ivan Melnychuk

FLEX alumni, participant of the Civic Education Week in Washington, winner of the All-Ukrainian futsal competition, football player, volunteer, national finalist of the International Economics Olympiad, author of scientific works in linguistics.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Olha Mykhailyk
Kyiv, Ukraine
Olha Mykhailyk

Junior Academy of Science researcher in mathematics, 2nd place on the city stage. Participant on the city stage competitions in mathematics, physics and computer science. Winner of the national team competition in Tourism and Local History. Flute player, winner of the multiple city competitions and 3rd place on the national. Artist. Volunteer.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Diana Orliuk
Ladyzhyn, Vinnytsia oblast, Ukraine
Diana Orliuk

ULTA (Ukraine Leadership and Technology Academy) finalist, NGO “Yuni” founder, coordinator of offline and online speaking clubs, vice president of the Vinnytsia student council

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Emmanuel Otusile
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Emmanuel Otusile

Winner of multiple All-Ukrainian and Kharkiv Olympiads in Informatics, Physics, Math, and English, 2nd place in the regional Junior Academy of Sciences Research Competition in Computer Science, robotics engineer, ballroom dancer, basketball player, Math and Programming tutor, volunteer.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Solomiia Parkhomuk
Rymachi, Volyn oblast, Ukraine
Solomiia Parkhomuk

Educational volunteer at a youth center, pianist. Winner of the All-Ukrainian Linguistics Olympiad and multi-time winner at regional tournaments in History, Economics and Journalism, JAS researcher.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Marharyta Perepelytsia
Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk oblast, Ukraine
Marharyta Perepelytsia

When science meets art! 5 research in the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, a Genius Olympiad Global'23 golden medal for chemistry research, and a publication in an American journal "IJHSR." I am also a graphic designer and Projector alumna.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Danylo Petrov
Ternopil, Ternopil oblast, Ukraine
Danylo Petrov

Founder and Head of Ternopil branch of the NGO "FRI", volunteer, tutor, ERASMUS+ exchange participant, coordinator of civic education project "NextGen Society", EUStudyDays alumnus, regional-level JASU research competitions winner.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
UGS Junior '23
Yaroslav Petryshchev
Alchevsk, Luhansk oblast, Ukraine
Yaroslav Petryshchev

Winner of City-level Olympiads in English and Biology, Junior academy of Science researcher in Law and Natural Sciences, Dnipro Region Council scholarship winner, volunteer.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
UGS Junior '23
Oleh Pinchuk
Kovel, Volyn Oblast, Ukraine
Oleh Pinchuk

Winner of multiple city-level Math and IT and Oblast-level Physics Olympiads, EUStudyDays student, Lytseum student government ex-president, Town Highschooler Council member, Town activist, choreographer, Winner of 25+ national ballroom dancing competitions.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Khrystyna Prokopovych
Ternopil, Ukraine
Khrystyna Prokopovych

Leader of scout division, organizer at local and national events in NGO "FRI," JAS researcher, awarded with city mayor's scholarship, winner of a grant from British Council for own project, Erasmus+ ambassador, piano player, ski rider, windsurfer.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Diana Prydatko
Krasnopillia, Sumy oblast, Ukraine
Diana Prydatko

3rd place at the National stage of the Junior Academy of Sciences, a participant in city and regional-level olympiads in various subjects, winner of International music contests, 3d designer for “The First Sumy Humanitarian Headquarters.”

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
UGS Junior '23
Artem Rak
Nikopol, Dnipro oblast, Ukraine
Artem Rak

Public speaker, psychology researcher, STEP Academy alumnus; regional skiing competition winner, (co-)founder of English Speaking Club and HobbyHub; event organizer, tutor, volunteer, guitarist, mountaineer and pluviophile.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Kyrylo Redenskyi
Kyiv, Ukraine
Kyrylo Redenskyi

Winner of numerous national and international programming competitions, holder of a scholarship from the Kyiv City Council, Tangle of Skills tutor, football enthusiast

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Bohdan Savin
Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
Bohdan Savin

Co-Founder and coordinator of DeMind project, volunteer in FRI, Plekayou, EYP Ukraine, TED-Ed speaker, school president, Genius Olympiad, multiple city-level olympiad winner, rower, volunteer-tutor, Klitschko Foundation and Erasmus+ projects alumnus

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Daryna Shumyk
Khartsyzsk, Donetsk oblast, Ukraine
Daryna Shumyk

Winner of multiple regional Olympiads in Economics and English, co-founder of local art initiative, coordinator of online Economics club, filmed in United Nations movie, social activist, former school president, ENGin volunteer, artist, contemporary dancer and CrossFitter

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
UGS Junior '23
Arsenii Shymon
Oleksandrivka, Zakarpattia oblast, Ukraine
Arsenii Shymon

Founder of the book club "Knyhopad", winner of regional and district olympiads in English and Ukrainian language, "ENGin" and "Tangle of Skills" volunteer, writer of articles for media, founder of the book podcast "Knyzhkovyi Vykhor", dubber, author of poetry, finalist of the project “Aspen Teens: Fight for UA dream”.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
UGS Junior '23
Sofiia Skalii
Kyiv, Ukraine
Sofiia Skalii

JASU researcher in software engineering field, programmer, NJAS member; “Nourish&Flourish” and “EduShield” co-founder; TED-Ed Speaker, English tutor and translator, winner of language olympiads; Klitschko Foundations' projects participant; knitter.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Anna Skrypnyk
Novoselytsia, Chernivtsi oblast, Ukraine
Anna Skrypnyk

FLEX alumna and FLEX city representative; Young European Ambassador in Ukraine; FRI member (head of HR 2022-2023); JASU researcher in English, founder of podcast series “Litchayka”; winner of regional olympiads in English and Ukrainian languages; Agents of Change alumna.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Iryna Spolska
Chortkiv, Ternopil oblast, Ukraine
Iryna Spolska

Manager of 10+ events for youth, volunteer, artist, winner of the National Law Olympiad and Regional Olympiads in Biology, Ukrainian Language and Literature, coordinator of “Let’s do it, Ukraine” in Chortkiv, finalist of the Upshift program

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Yevhenii Stryzhakov
Khust, Zakarapttia oblast, Ukraine
Yevhenii Stryzhakov

Winner of the international robotics competitions "Robotex" and "Robotiada," along with three national robotics competitions; founder of local English-speaking club; volleyball athlete; and ENGin volunteer.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Sofiia Subota
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Sofiia Subota

A social activist, winner and participant of numerous city competitions in English, Ukrainian Language and Literature, a dancer, winner of dance contests, dance teacher for children, volunteer, participant in school self-government, interested in various hobbies ranging from football to fishing.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Mariia Sysuieva
Kyiv, Ukraine
Mariia Sysuieva

Researcher in neuroscience; Ukrainian Brain Bee bronze medalist, 8th place in the Ukrainian selection for IJSO, winner of city Olympiads in biology, chemistry, and physics; volunteer at ENGin and IYNA, English tutor; photographer, artist, guitarist.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Anastasiia Tarnovetska
Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovska oblast, Ukraine
Anastasiia Tarnovetska

JAS researcher in English and World Literature, winner of city-level Olympiads in Biology, Law, History and German, participant of Youth Voices of Ukraine project, Korean language learner, educational and translational volunteer, pianist.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
UGS Junior '23
Oleksandra Tereshchenko
Odesa, Ukraine
Oleksandra Tereshchenko

Ukrainian Leadership Academy alumna, dancer, winner of multiple All-Ukrainian and international competitions, initiative groul of «The Unnoticed Song» advocacy campaign, co-organizer of the «Uncounted 1932.2022», activist, volunteer, English tutor

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Valerie Tsymbaliuk
Lutsk, Volyn oblast, Ukraine
Valerie Tsymbaliuk

Volunteer, artist; winner of international architectural competitions, ambassador of Ukrainian union of architects, content creator in architectural project; researcher in Economics; the footballer, runner, the leader of the volleyball club.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
UGS Junior '23
Yuliia Veres
Tsyhanivtsi, Zakarpatska oblast, Ukraine
Yuliia Veres

Winner of olympiads in Ukrainian language, Informatics, Geography, Taras Shevchenko competition, JAS researcher, Technovation Girls semi-finalist, New York Junior Academy of Sciences member, author of biomedical articles, ENGin volunteer, dancer

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Sofiia Yanchuk
Rivne, Ukraine
Sofiia Yanchuk

Geography olympiads winner. Wrote scientific works in urbanistics, danced in the folk team for 10 years and won several competitions. Member of the youth non-profit organisation, organised 4 projects. Crocheted toys for volunteering projects. Love hiking and cycling.

Ukraine Global Scholars '24
Oleksandr Yelovets
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Oleksandr Yelovets

Winner of multiple national and regional Olympiads in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, and Astronomy, winner of the All-Ukrainian Tournament of Young Computer Scientists and Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Computer Science, volunteer, basketball, soccer, and chess player

Ukraine Global Scholars '24