Fallen Mohylyantsi Memorial Fund. Stage 2

About

During the Russian-Ukrainian war, the Mohylianka community lost 29 members — students, faculty, and staff — 27 of whom died in combat. They were among the most active Mohyliantsi, who upheld the values of the community, contributed to building Ukraine’s future, and gave their lives for it. You can learn more about each of these Heroes in the Book of Remembrance.

The goal of the first phase of the project, which took place in 2024–2025, was to raise 330,000 UAH. The target was reached, and two competitions were held: the First Grant Competition and the Scholarships of the Fallen Mohylians Memorial Fund.

The endowment fund

This year, we are taking a step toward sustainability: we are launching an endowment fund, which will allow the Foundation to operate not just for a few years, but for decades to come. Our goal is to establish awards (scholarships, grants, prizes) named after each fallen member of the Kyiv-Mohyla community.

The Scholarship Fund serves to honor their memory and carry forward their legacy.

The Fund supports:

• Students
• Faculty at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (NaUKMA)
• Projects that contribute to the development of the Mohylianka community and Ukraine

Who Can Receive the Fund’s Scholarships and Grants?

• Undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students — ₴50,000
• Faculty members — ₴80,000
• Student organizations — ₴100,000

Selection Process

• Candidates are selected on a competitive basis:
• The NaUKMA community nominates candidates
• A selection committee determines the recipients
• The committee includes representatives from the NaUKMA administration and student body, the Alumni Association, and the Kyiv-Mohyla Foundation.

Questions or suggestions?
Contact Nataliia Shumkova: shumkova@ukma.edu.ua
 

Project aims

• Total scholarships: ₴330,000

• Endowment: ₴4,000,000

Project purpose

To establish a Memorial Scholarship Fund honoring fallen Mohyliantsi — supporting defenders' legacy, fostering the development of the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, and uplifting students and faculty who strengthen the Mohylianka community and its values.

Project influence

The Memorial Scholarship Fund will serve as a lasting reminder of the shared mission for which the fallen Mohyliantsi gave their lives — the building of a free and successful Ukraine.

Scholarships and grants will support students making a leadership impact toward that mission, and faculty who foster the unique Mohylianka community where such leaders are nurtured.