Come back home
What our students receive:
● One year of full tuition scholarship through Come Back Home grant, with the possibility of renewal● A one-time stipend of UAH 60,000● Psychological help and mentorship● Medical insurance● Internship and employment opportunities at leading Ukrainian companies
Who is eligible:
For applicants to bachelor's programs
NMT exam score requirements for 2025–2026:
● Law: minimum scores of 175 points in Ukrainian language and Ukrainian history, or English
● Psychology: minimum scores of 175 points in Mathematics and Ukrainian language, Biology, or English
● Business Economics; Economics and Big Data: minimum scores of 175 points in Mathematics and English
● Applied Mathematics; Mathematical Physics; Artificial Intelligence; Cybersecurity; Software Engineering: minimum scores of 175 points in Mathematics and Physics, or English
● Delta Engineering: minimum scores of 175 points in Mathematics and Physics, Chemistry, or English
For applicants to master's programs
Unified Entrance Examination (UEE) and the Unified Professional Entrance Examination (UPEЕ) exam score requirements for 2025–2026:
● Minimum score of 180 points in English: UEE 2025 or 2026, or KSE English interview● Minimum score of 180 points in the General Academic Competency test: UEE 2025 or 2026● Minimum score of 180 points in UPEE 2026● Minimum score of 180 points in the KSE subject exam
Carnegie Corporation of New York
was established by Andrew Carnegie
in 1911 to promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding.
Today the foundation works to reduce political polarization through philanthropic support for the issues that Carnegie considered most important: education, democracy, and peace.
Selection Process
Prepare the required documents. You can find the list of documents here
Complete the application form on the KSE website and upload the required documents (including a motivation letter/essay*) *for Delta Engineering bachelor's program only
Pass an online interview with the grant committee
Submit an application via the electronic account with the following: NMT results for bachelor's programs; UEE and UPEE, or entrance exams results for master's programs
Submit your documents to KSE (online)
Return to Kyiv and become a KSE student
Programs Eligible for Financial Aid
FAQ
Can I apply for multiple grants at the same time?
Yes, you can. To do this, you must fill out an application for each grant for which you are applying
Can I apply for a grant and a budget at the same time?
Yes, you can. If you receive a positive decision, you will need to choose: budget or grant
What does "Work in KSE projects" include?
"Work in KSE projects" may include:
● participation in projects aimed at developing the educational and scientific potential of KSE;
● acting as an assistant within the KSE group of companies or partner organizations;
● other forms of involvement aimed at developing the educational and scientific potential of the KSE group of companies and contributing to the development of the candidate's professional skills and abilitiesWhat are the stages of selection for grants?
● Fill out the form on the KSE website and attach the relevant documents to it
● Pass motivational test
● Write a motivation letter
● Pass an interview with the grant committee
● Become a KSE studentWhat programs can I get a grant for?
Grants can be obtained at all bachelor's and master's programs