The future of Ukrainian Leader starts here.
A selective internship and leadership program connecting outstanding
Ukrainian students with Poland and Europeʼs leading institutions.
Why Leopolis
Shaped by ambition,
responsibility and
long-term thinking
Leopolis for Future is a highly selective program designed for exceptional Ukrainian students who want to shape the future of Ukraine and Europe — in business, law, public policy, medicine, and beyond.
We offer more than just internships — we build trajectories.
Who we are
Leopolis for Future is a non-profit initiative created by prominent individuals engaged in business, public life, academia, and international cooperation.
The program brings together experience from different sectors with a shared belief that long-term impact begins with investing in people — their education and ability to operate across borders.
Behind Leopolis stands a community of founders, board members, partners, and friends who contribute their time, expertise, and trust to the program’s development.
The program
Each year, Leopolis for Future selects a limited cohort of students and places them in leading European institutions for one- to three-month internships, combined with mentorship and participation in a vibrant alumni community.
The program is built around five pillars:
Competitive, multi-stage admissions process focused on academic excellence, leadership potential, and intellectual curiosity.
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Internships at leading corporations, law firms, public institutions, and medical centers across Poland and Europe.
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Direct exposure to senior professionals, decision-makers, and experts in their fields.
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Institutions, business, culture, responsibility. Europe as lived experience — not a slogan.
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A lifelong network of peers who move fast, think critically, and act responsibly.
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This program is demanding. That is precisely the point.
Benefits
Leopolis for Future is designed as a full development experience combining professional placement, mentoring, and a strong community of peers and alumni.
Each edition welcomes a small group of 20–25 top candidates from Ukraine, enabling tailored placements and close support throughout the program.
You gain hands-on experience in reputable partner organizations from the public, private and NGO sectors and learn how high-performing institutions operate in practice.
You work with experienced professionals who support your growth, help you navigate your career direction, and challenge you to level up.
The program begins with an official Opening Gala Dinner in a prestigious venue, held each year in exceptional locations, recently including Hotel Verte (Warsaw) and previously the Natolin Palace at the College of Europe.
You join a network of alumni who stay engaged long after the internship period with access to events, opportunities, and long-term relationships.
Go beyond your internship through workshops, talks and special events with leaders from business, diplomacy and public life. Build knowledge, confidence and connections that stay with you long after the program ends.
Become part of an international network connecting business, academia, diplomacy and leading institutions. Gain access to perspectives and environments that reach far beyond your day-to-day internship.
We take care of the essentials so you can focus on making the most of your experience. Accommodation is provided and key program logistics are organised and supported by the Foundation.
We support your journey to Poland and back as part of the program. Travel arrangements are coordinated with participants according to the logistics of each edition.
Your internship is real professional experience - and is compensated accordingly. Participants receive remuneration aligned with the market standards of their host organisation.
Joining Leopolis for Future means succeeding in a competitive selection process and gaining experience in a respected organisation. It shows future employers that you are ambitious, internationally minded and ready to take on new challenges.
Our partners
Leopolis fellows gain professional experience in organizations that operate at the highest standards across Europe, including international corporations, law firms, public institutions, hospitals, and research centers.
Our alumni
Our alumni work across Europe in:
As Leopolis for Future Alumni Club they continue to collaborate, mentor new fellows, and build long-term professional ties between Ukraine and Europe.
Alumni ClubOur philosophy
By investing in talent and leadership, we help shape a generation
capable of navigating complexity and leading through it.
Leopolis for Future is not about aid.
It is about trust in human potential.
Admissions
Applications are open to a limited number of outstanding candidates.
