Eager to give back what the school has given him, but above all to have a significant impact on the world, Adrien Nussenbaum created in 2022, alongside the HEC Foundation, an unprecedented scholarship program for students from war-torn countries called "HEC Imagine Fellows". "Today, more than ever, it is necessary to strengthen the societal role of HEC Paris to make higher education a place for dialogue between peoples", he declares.

He urges the entire HEC community to participate in this movement: “Let's be naively optimistic in our entrepreneurial hearts”. His dream is for education and business to help “repair the world”, a notion he holds dear. Today, 16 students from Afghanistan, Belarus, Syria, Israel and the Ukraine are continuing their studies on the HEC campus after leaving their war-torn countries. And the program is growing every year.

HEC Imagine Fellowship is a program supporting exceptional students from war-torn countries through tuition and living expenses scholarships. It empowers students to become global leaders that understand the power of business as a force for peace. The Imagine fellows students, selected through a rigorous process follow the same academic programs within the school as their peers. They demonstrate remarkable academic excellence and also exceptional resilience. The HEC Imagine Fellows program embodies the deep conviction that education is a powerful force for the reconstruction and pacification of war-affected regions. 

FOR OUR ALUMNI

If you know students from war-torn countries who might be interested in this programme, please contact

Agnes Tourneix: [email protected]

If you’d like to contribute to the programme, please contact

Deborah Aringoli: [email protected]

A memorable evening around the student beneficiaries of the HEC Imagine Fellows program at the Quai d'Orsay, a symbol of diplomacy and commitment to peace. A moment of reflection on the role of business in building peace, reminding us how much dialogue can help resolve conflicts and build a better future.

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