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        Our pillars

        Three areas of impact
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        Every act of generosity and commitment sets something extraordinary in motion. Together with our community, IE Foundation expands access to education, advances actionable knowledge, and drives collective action for social impact — three pillars that turn shared purpose into a better future.

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        Scholarships & Talent Development

        Opening doors. Empowering talent. Transforming futures.
        Our scholarship programs remove barriers and ensure that extraordinary talent, defined by excellence, creativity, and resilience, is never limited by circumstance or financial need. We empower students from diverse backgrounds who share a commitment to challenge assumptions, turn ambition into responsibility, and contribute far beyond themselves, fostering positive change across communities, industries, and society.

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        Knowledge Generation & Dissemination

        Turning insight into impact.
        Today's greatest challenges are interconnected — and so is our response. Our research ecosystem convenes faculty, industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and global institutions to turn evidence-based insights into actionable knowledge across four grand challenge clusters: economic growth and entrepreneurship; governance and institutional resilience; technology and the human future; and climate resilience and social adaptation. 

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        Community Building & Social Impact

        Where Community Becomes Catalyst.
        Positive change flourishes where people connect, ideas circulate, and shared values inspire action. Through cultural programs, civic initiatives, global partnerships, and humanistic dialogue, IE Foundation strengthens the bridge between the university and society — bringing our community together to foster meaningful, lasting impact. By activating the collective potential of extraordinary people, we turn shared purpose into action that moves society forward.

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        Supported by IE Foundation

        At IE Foundation, we provide funds for a well-rounded experience for students and alumni. We nurture a diverse and engaged community by supporting student clubs and community-led initiatives. Additionally, we enable access to a comprehensive suite of learning resources from the Guillermo and Michèle de la Dehesa Library.

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          IE Alumni

          IE Foundation empowers a lifelong network of support by providing funds towards a well-rounded experience alumni. Contributions to IE Foundation enable access to a comprehensive suite of learning resources from the Guillermo and Michèle de la Dehesa Library and give forward to all our IE Alumni community through exclusive training, career, and networking resources.

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          IE Student Experience

          In line with its commitment to shaping the leaders of tomorrow and promoting IE University’s core values, IE Foundation collaborates annually with IE Student Experience to support initiatives led by IE Campus Life and IE Sports & Well-Being . These initiatives foster the development of a multicultural and multidisciplinary community.

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          IE Center for Health & Well-being

          IE Foundation collaborates with the IE Center for Health & Well-being to promote wellness, volunteerism, and a holistic and supportive environment. This collaboration strengthens IE’s commitment to fostering a vibrant community that prioritizes well-being and personal development, empowering individuals to lead with positive impact.

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          EDEN Fund

          EDEN Fund is a student-run endowment fund empowered by IE University, in collaboration with IE Foundation. This initiative offers enthusiastic students a genuine and practical experience in finance and contributes to the already active IE General Scholarship Fund by redirecting its returns to a higher purpose.

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          Guillermo and Michèle de la Dehesa Library

          IE Foundation supports the Guillermo & Michèle de la Dehesa Library, which offers cutting-edge tools and services for digital learning. Open to the IE community and external researchers, the library provides personalized service both on-site and online, supplying the academic community with the most innovative resources and materials in research and education.

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          Cultural Sponsorships

          IE Foundation supports on-campus activities related to the humanities, including visits to museums. Through its patronage of the Prado Museum, Reina Sofía Museum, Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and Museo Guggenheim Bilbao, the foundation provided enriching cultural experiences to students.

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