The Brian Brindle Scholarship Competition for social projects among UCU students and alumni has begun
- Apr 6
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Program Terms and Details:
The program offers a learning-by-doing format designed to help young people grow in the field of social service.
The following are invited to apply:
4th-year undergraduate students;
2nd-year graduate students;
UCU alumni.
Winners will receive:
$2,000 in funding to implement their own initiative;
practical experience in ministry, mentoring, and working with children and communities;
the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their calling.
Project requirements:
The initiative must be carried out by a single individual (team projects are not eligible for the competition);
The project duration is three months;
Priority will be given to initiatives implemented in the northern, southern, and eastern regions of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Education Platform is ready to provide a network of organizations and parishes where students can bring their ideas to life.
Program Presentation and Deadlines
For anyone interested in learning more about the terms of participation, a program presentation will be held:
Date and time: April 20, 5:00 PM.
Location: Student Lounge, Collegium 2.
Registration for the event is available via the link.
Applications for the competition may be submitted until May 22, 2026, by email to ceo.assistant@ukredu.org, with the subject line: «Together with Brian».
A Brief History of Brian Brindel:
In 1996, 22-year-old American Brian Brindel arrived in Lviv. He not only studied languages but also actively helped build the local community: he personally assisted in renovating the dilapidated UCU building on Sventsitsky Street. Brian became a co-founder of the Lviv Education Foundation (now the «Ukrainian Education Platform»), establishing the idea of helping people become leaders in their communities.
After returning to the U.S., he remained a steadfast ambassador for Ukrainian youth. His life was cut short in 2000 at the age of 26. A few days before his death, he wrote words that later became the foundation’s manifesto:
«The most important thing now is to strive to inspire students so that they want to have an impact on society, so that they are dreamers and make their dreams come true».
The scholarship fund was established by Brian’s friend, Jeffrey, to comfort his parents and preserve the memory of his extraordinary generosity. Thanks to numerous donations, the fund supports students each year in embodying the values of service.
