Bocconi University

Goal

To support access to university studies for boys and girls facing challenging economic and family circumstances, by funding scholarships called ‘Leonardo Del Vecchio Students Award’ at Bocconi University.

Financing
20 million euros
Duration
October 2023 – on going
Partner
Bocconi University

Development mode

Support for students through scholarships to cover tuition, room, and board for the entire three-year period. The unique structure of the agreement ensures that the ‘Leonardo Del Vecchio Students Award’ will be granted forever, without any time limit.

Photo of the signing of the agreement between the Foundation and Bocconi University; present were Ms. Nicoletta Zampillo Del Vecchio, Rector Francesco Billari, and CEO Dr. Riccardo Taranto. Milan, October 3, 2023.
Photo of the signing of the agreement between the Foundation and Bocconi University; present were Ms. Nicoletta Zampillo Del Vecchio, Rector Francesco Billari, and CEO Dr. Riccardo Taranto. Milan, October 3, 2023.
From left: Ms. Erika Zancan (Director, Alumni & Fundraising), Mr. Francesco Billari (Rector of Bocconi University), Ms. Nicoletta Zampillo Del Vecchio (President of Fondazione Leonardo Del Vecchio), Mr. Riccardo Taranto (CEO of Bocconi University).
From left: Ms. Erika Zancan (Director, Alumni & Fundraising), Mr. Francesco Billari (Rector of Bocconi University), Ms. Nicoletta Zampillo Del Vecchio (President of Fondazione Leonardo Del Vecchio), Mr. Riccardo Taranto (CEO of Bocconi University).
Ms. Nicoletta Zampillo Del Vecchio, President of Fondazione Leonardo Del Vecchio, and Mr. Francesco Billari, Rector of Bocconi University, signing the agreement for the donation and scholarships.

From left: Ms. Antonella Carù, Dean for Development and Alumni Relations, Mr. Riccardo Taranto, CEO of Bocconi University; Mr. Francesco Billari, Rector of Bocconi University; Ms. Nicoletta Zampillo Del Vecchio, President of Fondazione Leonardo Del Vecchio; Ms. Erika Zancan, Director, Alumni & Fundraising; Mr. Andrea Sironi, President of Bocconi University.
Ms. Nicoletta Zampillo Del Vecchio, President of Fondazione Leonardo Del Vecchio, and Mr. Francesco Billari, Rector of Bocconi University, signing the agreement for the donation and scholarships.

From left: Ms. Verena Battaglia, Head of Alumni and Supporters Engagement – Americas, Alumni & Fundraising Department; Ms. Erika Zancan, Director, Alumni & Fundraising; Ms. Antonella Carù, Dean for Development and Alumni Relations; Mr. Francesco Billari, Rector of Bocconi University; Ms. Nicoletta Zampillo Del Vecchio, President of Fondazione Leonardo Del Vecchio, together with a group of students who received the first Leonardo Del Vecchio Students Award.