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10th Friendly gathering
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For the tenth consecutive year, the ISAE-SUPAERO Foundation brought together recipients of merit-based scholarships and the companies that help fund them. Held on the Institute’s campus, this anniversary event highlighted the sponsors’ commitment to enhancing ISAE-SUPAERO’s international appeal and to training the talent that will shape the future of the aerospace industry.
This year, 42 students from 14 countries are receiving these scholarships, including 26 new recipients.
An event dedicated to nurturing the talents of tomorrow
The afternoon began with opening remarks by Lise Brivot, Head of the Corporate and Alumni Relations Department at ISAE-SUPAERO. Representatives from the sponsoring companies and Agnès Trincal, Director of the ISAE-SUPAERO Foundation, then spoke before opening the floor for discussion.
This event gave the 28 students in attendance the opportunity to meet the people who support their educational journey, share their aspirations, and explore the career opportunities available to them. For the sponsors, it provided a unique opportunity to meet the beneficiaries of their support and see firsthand the impact of their commitment.
Sponsors Rallying Behind the Students
Several corporate sponsors were represented at this tenth edition; thank you to them for their participation:
- Anna-Gaëlle BLIN, Manager of University Partnerships Development for the ” ” at AIRBUS
- Axelle LOPES, Campus France Strategy Manager at MBDA
- Guillaume LAPEYRONNIE, Director of Innovation at THALES
- Virginie MONTAGNIER, Manager of School Relations and Attractiveness – Southwest Region at THALES
Although he was unable to attend the café gourmand, SAFRAN made a point of meeting with the three recipients of its scholarships. François-Xavier Hussenet, Group Innovation Development Director, met with them later that afternoon at Innov’Space, demonstrating the importance he places on these interactions despite his busy schedule.
Scholarships for Academic Excellence Made Possible by a Collective Commitment
Excellence Scholarships help enhance ISAE-SUPAERO’s reputation by enabling talented French and international students to pursue a high-quality education at the Institute. These scholarships cover recipients’ tuition and living expenses and are funded by corporate sponsors—through endowed chairs or dedicated programs—as well as by the Foundation, thanks to the generosity of its donors.
For this year’s program, the scholarships are distributed among several programs:
- AIRBUS, as part of the CEDAR Chair: 7 scholarship recipients, including 3 new recipients.
- The ISAE-SUPAERO Foundation, thanks to its donors: 3 scholarship recipients, including 1 new recipient.
- GIFAS, as part of the Excellence Program: 9 scholarship recipients, including 6 new recipients.
- MBDA, as part of the Excellence Program: 8 recipients, including 7 new recipients.
- SAFRAN: Three new scholarship recipients for the Specialized Master’s® in Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Management (IEM).
- THALES, as part of the STAI Chair: 12 scholarship recipients, including 5 new recipients.
These programs cover several academic tracks: the engineering program, the Master’s in Aerospace Engineering (MAE), and the Specialized Master’s® in Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Management (IEM). They reflect the shared commitment of the Institute, its Foundation, and its patrons to attract the best international talent and provide them with the resources they need to succeed.
Ten Years of Events Dedicated to Excellence
For the past ten years, the ISAE-SUPAERO Foundation has organized this special gathering between the Institute, its patrons, and the recipients of the scholarships for academic excellence. It is an annual opportunity to strengthen the bonds that unite them, foster dialogue, and demonstrate the tangible impact of this collective commitment. The Foundation extends its gratitude to all the teams at the Institute and the Foundation who contribute to the preparation of this event, as well as to its patrons and donors for their trust and ongoing support in nurturing the talents of tomorrow.
You, too, can support one of tomorrow’s rising stars:
