Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders in Finance
ICG and the Social Impact Alliance for Central & Eastern Europe are proud to announce a three-year partnership (2025-2027) to empower the next generation of leaders in the field of finance and investment. With ICG’s generous donation to the Scholarship Fund for the Talented, over 100 outstanding students will be awarded scholarships to help them reach their full academic and career potential, further advancing the Alliance’s mission to develop talent across Central and Eastern Europe.
2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
In the 2025/2026 academic year, a total of 180,000 PLN will be awarded in scholarships. Each scholarship will be valued at up to 10,000 PLN and granted to 2nd- and 3rd-year bachelor’s students in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related fields. Priority universities: Kozminski University and SGH Warsaw School of Economics. Students awarded scholarships will be invited to join a 6-month Scholar Cultivation Process designed to foster community, learning, and personal growth. Selected students will be offered a unique opportunity to put their knowledge into practice through summer internship with ICG.
10,000 PLN
financing
Scholarship Value
November
2026
When Can You Use It?
and professional
development
What Can You Use It For?
The scholarship is intended solely for educational and professional development. What does that mean in practice? You can enroll in a professional course or obtain a certification, attend national or international conferences, travel abroad to improve your English skills. The sky is the limit – as long as you invest in developing professional skills relevant to your field of study. We will promote initiatives and people with good English skills, strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset.
Eligibility criteria to apply for the program:
- I am currently enrolled as a student
- I am under 26 years old at the time of application
- I am a student of a 2nd or a 3rd year of a bachelor’s degree program
- My field of study is Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related fields
- I have strong English skills, analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset
- In the future, I am planning to give back to society through my skills, time, or resources
Applications will be accepted in English from October 10 to November 23, 2025.
All submissions will first undergo a formal eligibility screening by our Foundation to ensure compliance with the scholarship criteria. Eligible applications will then be reviewed by a Selection Committee composed of representatives from our Foundation, ICG Warsaw, Kozminski University, and SGH Warsaw School of Economics.
From November 3 to December 7, 2025, shortlisted candidates will be invited to brief online interviews.
Final scholarship recipients will be announced in January 2026 during a live awards ceremony, followed by scholarship disbursements in February 2026.
From January to June 2026, scholarship holders will take an active part in the Scholar Cultivation Process, a 6-month program focused on community building, learning, and professional development.
After the Scholar Cultivation Process, selected Scholars will be invited to complete an internship with ICG Warsaw.
- October 10 – November 23, 2025: Application period — only complete applications in English will be accepted
- November 3 – December 2, 2025: Online interviews with shortlisted candidates
- January 2026: Live scholarship awards ceremony in Warsaw
- February 2026: Scholarship disbursements
- February – June 2026: Scholar Cultivation Process (active participation phase)
- July – September 2026: Internship with ICG Warsaw
- February–November: Funds may be used during this period
- By December 2026: Final reporting
Students awarded scholarships will be invited to join a 6-month Scholar Cultivation Process designed to foster community, learning, and personal growth. Planned activities include Lunch & Learn in person gatherings with special guests and inspiring discussions, Virtual Q&A Sessions with top investment professionals, Community Building Events (bowling, group volunteering, etc.), and others.
As a rule, under the Polish law scholarships are subject to Personal Income Tax (PIT), unless exempt under applicable provisions of law. If the Foundation is required to act as a withholding agent, it shall withhold and remit advance tax payments and provide the Scholar with the relevant tax statement (PIT-11) in February of the year following the year in which the scholarship was awarded. The Scholar undertakes to provide the Foundation with all data necessary for correct tax settlements.
Through active participation in the program, students will also gain a head start in applying for internships at ICG, creating a unique opportunity to put their knowledge into practice and explore career development within the company.
STRATEGIC PARTNER
ICG is a listed global alternative asset manager with over 30 years’ history. As at 30 September 2019, we manage over €41.6bn of assets in private debt, credit and equity, principally in closed-end funds. We provide capital to help companies grow through private and public markets, developing long-term relationships with our business partners to deliver value for shareholders, clients and employees. We operate across four asset classes – corporate, capital market, real asset and secondary investments. In addition to growing existing strategies, we are committed to innovation and pioneering new strategies across these asset classes where the market opportunity exists.
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Many young people possess immense talent but lack access to the finance necessary to fully realize their potential. The Scholarship Fund for the Talented was created in 2010 to address this challenge by investing in Poland’s and CEE’s brightest minds. The fund provides financial support to enable access to transformative local and global opportunities in education, science, sports, and the arts. By empowering gifted individuals, we aim to inspire and cultivate responsible citizens and visionary leaders who will shape a better future for Poland and beyond.
As someone who grew up understanding the value of education and opportunity, I’m incredibly proud to see ICG supporting future leaders in Poland through its partnership with the Social Impact Alliance. After seven years at ICG, I know how deeply we care about making a lasting impact – not just in finance, but also within the communities in which ICG employees live and work. This new initiative is a powerful reflection of that commitment.
Bartek SzewczakLiquid Funds Associate Director
ACADEMIC PARTNERS
GET INVOLVED
Help us shape the future of Central and Eastern Europe by supporting the next generation of talented leaders. Whether you are an individual or a business, your contribution to the Scholarship Fund can make a lasting impact and is eligible for tax incentives under the Polish and EU law. You can donate online or via wire transfer (details in the CONTACT section), or reach out to explore strategic partnership opportunities.
