Emergency Support for Ukraine
For Ukrainian students studying in the United States, the effects of war continue to shape their lives and education. Your support helps Ukrainian Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) alumni continue their college studies and work toward graduation.
Your Generosity Is Keeping Students Moving Forward
In 2026, donors to the Emergency Support for Ukraine Fund provided $54,000 in scholarships to 54 Ukrainian FLEX alumni studying at more than 40 U.S. colleges and universities. These awards helped students continue their education despite the challenges caused by war.
American Councils has worked with Ukraine since 1991. The initiative’s response to the war has included humanitarian assistance led by American Councils and program alumni. The 2026 scholarship awards extend that commitment by supporting Ukrainian students pursuing their education in the United States.
Supporting Students Through Their Next Chapter
Scholarship support helps students continue their education while creating space to pursue the academic and professional goals they have worked toward.
Continuing Their Studies
Scholarships provide financial support to Ukrainian FLEX alumni enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities, helping them sustain their education amid the disruption caused by war.
Building Their Futures
Financial assistance can give students more time to focus on their studies and career goals. For recipients like Kostiantyn, that support has helped make room for opportunities beyond the classroom.
Working Toward Graduation
The next campaign goal is to help supported students complete their degrees. Continued generosity can help them move through the remaining stages of their education.
"Having that extra time [the scholarship provided] last semester, allowed me to focus on my future career goals. As a result, I was able to secure an internship in the marine science field. This summer I will be working with a non-profit organization, the Coral World Ocean and Reef Initiative (CWORI), that focuses on research in sustainability and coral reef preservation. My role will involve collecting data on disease spread and contributing to 3D mapping of the ocean floor."
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