Empowering the Next Generation of Ukrainian Leaders: 10 AUK Students Awarded Kyivstar's "Ambitni" Scholarships
We are proud to announce that American University Kyiv has partnered with Kyivstar, Ukraine's leading telecommunications provider, for the launch of their national educational initiative, "Ambitni" (The Ambitious).
Through this program, 10 outstanding and highly motivated AUK bachelor’s students have received full-degree scholarships to pursue higher education built on U.S. academic standards.
Oleksandr Komarov, Chief Executive Officer at Kyivstar
Yuliya Zavalishyna, Corporate Affairs and Communications Director at Kyivstar
Our 2026 scholarship recipients have enrolled in key future-oriented programs, including:
- Data Science & AI
- Cybersecurity
- Global Finance
- Global Management
- Business Administration
- Digital Experience Design & AI
These 10 students represent the resilience and ambition of Ukraine’s youth. Among them are children of active military service members and veterans, internally displaced Ukrainians, olympiad winners, community volunteers, and young innovators — including a student who built her own ed-tech app for national exam prep.
"Our partnership with Kyivstar through the "Ambitni" program is a powerful example of how Ukrainian business invests in the country’s future intellectual capital. It is an honor for AUK to serve as the educational home for these 10 extraordinary students. They embody high academic drive, social responsibility, and a commitment to innovating for Ukraine’s recovery," stated Dan Rice, President of American University Kyiv.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Київстар for their vision and partnership in developing human capital in Ukraine.
