Scholae Mundi Armenia Charity Foundation

What Scholae Mundi Armenia Charity Foundation does

Scholae Mundi Armenia Charity Foundation is a nonprofit organization registered in Armenia (state registration number 222.160.872300) founded in 2009 and headquartered at Baghramyan 6, Yrevan. It provides educational opportunities to talented youth in Armenia and the broader region by operating and co-funding a portfolio of scholarship and program initiatives rather than by selling products or services. Core programs include the BE THE FUTURE scholarship for economics, finance, and mathematics students; a UWC high school grant program that has placed 157 Armenian students at UWC schools and colleges; the AUA Aurora Gratitude Scholarship ($1M USD fund supporting students from the Middle East, Georgia, Russia, and displaced Artsakh youth); Teach For Armenia rural education support covering 150+ schools; the Samsung Innovation Campus at UWC Dilijan; the My Machine Armenia collaborative innovation program; the Europe 101 leadership program with Common Purpose; and the Dilijan Community Center, which served 939 participants in 2024.

The foundation operates as a grant-making and program-coordination platform rather than a technology company, with no proprietary software, APIs, or technical IP. Its primary technology surface is a trilingual website (Russian, English, Armenian) used for donor outreach and program information. The operating model is event-driven: reach is generated through grant competitions, scholarship calls, and partnership-led program delivery with institutions including UWC, UWC Dilijan, AUA, Aurora Initiative, Common Purpose, Teach For Armenia, Samsung, FAST Foundation, and COAF.

Revenue is sourced entirely from donations and charitable contributions. Total receipts for the 2022-2023 financial year were reported as 183,252,187 RUB, with total expenses of 135,334,859 RUB. The primary revenue streams are donations for statutory activities (~74.5M), the UWC scholarship program (~72.4M), and the Aurora program (~33.5M). Funds are raised through Russian charitable giving platforms (planeta.ru, Dobro Mail.ru, SberVmeste, Tinkoff, Nuzhna Pomoshch), the foundation's own website, and Giving Tuesday campaigns. There is no commercial pricing model; the foundation is governed by a board, led by President Veronika Zonabend, and recognized by RAEX as the 6th most transparent charity foundation in Russia out of 804 rated NGOs in 2024.

Name

Scholae Mundi Armenia Charity Foundation

Legal name

Благотворительный фонд "Scholae Mundi Armenia"

Website

https://scholaemundi.am

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Scholae Mundi Armenia Charity Foundation is a nonprofit founded in 2009 that provides scholarships and educational programs to talented youth in Armenia and the broader region through partnerships with UWC, AUA, Aurora, and other international educational institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Charity Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Educational Support Services (611710), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), Degree-Level Scholarships (Undergrad/Masters/PhD/Postdoc) (EDAIAOAE), Foundation/NGO & Philanthropic Scholarships (EDAIAOAH)

Keywords

• Educational scholarships
• Charity foundation
• Youth education programs
• Grant administration
• International education access

Headquarters

HQ city

Yerevan

HQ country

Armenia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation receives donations from individuals and organizations to support its educational programs. Revenue comes from private donors, corporate sponsors, and international charitable platforms. The foundation operates transparent donation channels through platforms like planeta.ru, Dobro Mail.ru, SberVmeste, Tinkoff, and Nuzhna Pomoshch.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Scholae Mundi Armenia Charity Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides educational opportunities to talented youth through scholarship programs, grants, and educational partnerships. The foundation manages multiple interconnected programs including the UWC high school scholarship program, the AUA Aurora Gratitude Scholarship, the BE THE FUTURE scholarship in economics and finance, the Teach For Armenia rural education program, the My Machine collaborative learning program, the Europe 101 leadership program, and the Dilijan Community Center. Programs are delivered in partnership with international educational institutions across Armenia and the broader region.

Product overview

Scholae Mundi Armenia Charity Foundation operates as a platform for educational projects supporting youth development across Armenia. The foundation manages multiple interconnected programs: BE THE FUTURE provides economics/finance scholarships; UWC High School Program enables international education access; AUA Aurora Gratitude supports students from 8 countries; Teach for Armenia improves rural education; My Machine fosters collaborative innovation; Europe 101 develops leadership skills; and Dilijan Community Center connects international students with local communities. These initiatives collectively aim to provide quality educational opportunities and create a community of positive change agents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Be The Future: Youth scholarship program for talented students in economics, finance, and mathematics fields who dream of building a brilliant career.
• Выше мечты (Vyshe mechty)

Products and services

• BE THE FUTURE Scholarship Program A youth scholarship program for talented students in economics, finance, and mathematics majors who aspire to build successful careers. The program is a strategic initiative to strengthen Armenia's human capital, reduce youth brain drain, and improve practical preparation of graduates for the business environment.
• Dilijan Community Center (DCC) A public organization that integrates local and international initiatives and human development programs, serving as an information and educational platform supporting collaboration between UWC Dilijan students and the local community. In 2024, 939 people participated in DCC programs.
• My Machine Armenia A collaborative education program that brings together children and students of different ages to create innovative solutions, consisting of four phases where participants develop teamwork skills, creative thinking, and technical skills. The program operates as a local franchise of My Machine Global, present in 48 countries.
• AUA Aurora Gratitude Scholarship Scholarship program supporting youth initiatives that address educational, humanitarian, and environmental issues in local communities. Educational grants fund students from the Middle East, Georgia, Russia, and forcibly displaced youth from Artsakh to study at the American University of Armenia. Since 2017, 67 students have received Aurora gratitude scholarships.
• UWC High School Scholarship Program Grant program supporting high school students' education at UWC, the first such school in the post-Soviet space, through a scholarship system. Supports talented and socially active teenagers to receive international education. Over 157 Armenian high school students have studied at UWC schools and colleges, and 70% of UWC students receive full or partial scholarships.
• Europe 101 Leadership Program A pilot joint project with Common Purpose, UWC Dilijan, and DCC. Educational online program that brings together groups of contemporary leaders from 60+ countries to develop cultural intelligence and create networking opportunities based on the principle of flexible leadership.
• Teach for Armenia Program Program to improve education in rural areas of Armenia by attracting international volunteers and supporting local teachers. Partners with 150+ schools across Armenian regions, including the Nation-Builders program that brings caring people from different countries to support education development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of UWC students receive full or partial scholarships
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UWC (United World Colleges)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2013, Scholae Mundi Armenia supports UWC movement in Armenia, including the UWC Dilijan international school. The foundation manages the Armenian national committee for UWC, selecting and nominating candidates for UWC educational programs. Over 157 Armenian students have studied at UWC schools.
• Common PurposecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational nonprofit organization running the Europe101 leadership program. Joint pilot project with UWC Dilijan and DCC. Program connects leaders from 60+ countries through flexible leadership development.
• UWC Dilijan CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational school in Dilijan, Armenia opened in 2014. Supported by Scholae Mundi Armenia with grants for tuition and educational programs including Samsung Innovation Campus.
• Aurora Initiative / Aurora PrizecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScholae Mundi Armenia supports the Aurora Gratitude Scholarship program at American University of Armenia. $1 million USD educational grant fund supporting students from Middle East, Georgia, Russia, and displaced youth from Artsakh.
• American University of Armenia (AUA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for Aurora Gratitude Scholarship program. Manages student selection and enrollment for scholarship recipients.
• Teach For ArmeniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization improving rural education in Armenia. Scholae Mundi supports the Nation-Builders program attracting international volunteers. Programs cover 150+ schools in various regions.
• Dilijan Community Center (DCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic organization integrating local and international initiatives and human development programs. Joint partner for Europe101 and My Machine programs.
• Samsung Innovation CampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology education program at UWC Dilijan. Scholae Mundi supports the program providing coding and Android app development training for youth from Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor and other communities.
• FAST Foundation (Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports Generation AI program providing education in artificial intelligence, Python programming, and advanced mathematics for high school students across 7 regions of Armenia.
• My Machine GlobalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational educational program franchise operating in 48 countries. Scholae Mundi Armenia supports My Machine Armenia program at DCC, connecting students of different ages for collaborative learning.
• Children of Armenia Fund (COAF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArmenian development organization. Listed as a partner organization in educational initiatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aurora Humanitarian Initiative: Aurora co-funds the $1M Aurora Gratitude Scholarship at AUA with Scholae Mundi. Both organizations focus on humanitarian and educational grantmaking for displaced and conflict-affected populations, with overlapping donor networks.
• Common Purpose: Common Purpose runs the Europe 101 leadership program with Scholae Mundi and operates cultural intelligence and leadership development programs globally. Both organizations serve youth leadership development across multiple countries.
• Teach For All: Teach For All is the global network of which Teach For Armenia is a member and Scholae Mundi partner. It coordinates education-equity programs across 60+ countries and overlaps directly with Scholae Mundi's rural education support work.
• Children of Armenia Fund (COAF): COAF runs rural education and child development programs across Armenian regions. Listed as a Scholae Mundi partner, it operates in the same Armenian educational nonprofit space with comparable scholarship and youth development offerings.
• FAST Foundation (Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology): FAST Foundation funds STEM education and Generation AI programs for Armenian high schoolers. It is an active Scholae Mundi partner and operates overlapping science and technology scholarship programs for Armenian youth.
• UWC (United World Colleges): UWC is the international college movement that Scholae Mundi directly supports and through which it has placed 157 Armenian students. Both organizations operate international educational scholarship pipelines serving similar global youth cohorts.
• Luys Foundation: Luys Foundation provides university scholarships and educational programs for Armenian students globally. It is a direct comparable in Armenian-focused educational scholarship grantmaking with a similar diaspora engagement model.
• AGBU (Armenian General Benevolent Union): AGBU is a global Armenian diaspora organization providing educational scholarships, schools, and youth leadership programs worldwide. It serves a similar target population (talented Armenian youth) with comparable scholarship and educational support offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Open Society Foundations: Open Society Foundations is a large international grantmaker with substantial education, scholarship, and civil society programs across Eastern Europe and the post-Soviet space. It operates at a much larger scale in the same educational grantmaking category.

Others

• Eurasia Foundation: Eurasia Foundation is a US-based development organization funding capacity-building and educational programs across the post-Soviet space. It is thematically adjacent, serving overlapping regional populations and donor networks, but is not a direct scholarship peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scholae-mundi-armenia

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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