NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has received a leadership commitment of USD one million from The Investindustrial Foundation to support scholarships and academic research at the Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi (Stern at NYUAD).
The scholarship honors the legacy of Anna Bonomi, a pioneering entrepreneur and philanthropist who transformed the lives of young women in need by investing in their development and education. Established in her name, the scholarship reflects her enduring belief that talented individuals should have the opportunity to pursue educational development regardless of their financial circumstances.. Through this scholarship, her commitment to expanding opportunity will live on by supporting talented students at Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi.
The commitment marks an important milestone in Stern at NYUAD's continued growth and reflects a shared commitment to expanding educational opportunity, advancing impactful research, and developing future business leaders equipped to contribute to the UAE's knowledge economy and the wider region.
Founded in 2016 with the support of Investindustrial and the Bonomi family, The Investindustrial Foundation seeks to build a better world by supporting initiatives across education, diversity, arts and culture, and environmental protection. Its work focuses on expanding access to quality education, promoting inclusion, and creating lasting social value for underserved communities.
“This scholarship reflects the Investindustrial Foundation’s belief that education is one of the most powerful tools for expanding opportunity and creating lasting impact for the younger generations."
Chairman of the Investindustrial Industrial Advisory Board and NYU Trustee Andrea C Bonomi said: “This scholarship reflects the Investindustrial Foundation’s belief that education is one of the most powerful tools for expanding opportunity and creating lasting impact for the younger generations. By supporting exceptional students at Stern at NYUAD, we are proud to honor the legacy of our grandmother Anna Bonomi, who believed deeply in the transformative power of education, while helping talented young people realize their potential and develop the next generation of international leaders."
The scholarship commitment builds on The Investindustrial Foundation's longstanding relationship with New York University and NYU Stern, which began more than a decade ago in New York, and its growing partnership with NYU Abu Dhabi. Earlier this year, the Foundation joined the Transition Investment Lab at Stern at NYUAD as a Lead Partner, supporting research on transition finance, sustainable investment, and long-term value creation across emerging and frontier markets.
Investindustrial’s engagement in Abu Dhabi and the wider Middle East reflects the Firm’s long-term focus on international growth, responsible investment, and partnership with leading institutions. With an office in Abu Dhabi which is the main headquarters for Asian operations and a presence across key global markets, Investindustrial supports companies in scaling internationally while contributing to the region’s growing role as a centre for sustainable finance, innovation, and long-term capital formation.
Bringing together diverse, globally minded talent, the Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi MBA program is an accelerated one year format with global exposure and hands-on learning with leading organizations in the UAE. Graduates earn a fully accredited MBA degree jointly conferred by NYU Stern and NYU Abu Dhabi and join a global alumni network spanning more than 130 countries.
