INTESA SANPAOLO BANK ALBANIA PROVIDES 27,000 EUROS IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE MASTER'S PROGRAMME OF THE COLLEGE OF EUROPE IN TIRANA

Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania, part of Intesa Sanpaolo Group, is happy to announce that the Bank will provide 27,000 euro in scholarships for two selected students.

24.09.2024

Tirana, September 24, 2024:Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania, part of Intesa Sanpaolo Group, is happy to announce that the Bank will provide27,000 euro in scholarships for two selected students admitted to the study programme "Master of Arts (MA) in European Transformation and Integration" at the College of Europe in Tirana.

The designated amount will cover a partial scholarship for both students.

The agreement was officially signed in the premises of the representative offices of the College of Europe in Tirana, where Mrs. Federica Mogherini, Rector of the College of Europe and Mr. Alessandro D'Oria, DPE of Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania.

Alessandro D'Oria CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania stated:"We are very happy that on the inaugural year of College of Europe in Albania, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania is supporting two young female students with scholarships. We aim to further develop this collaboration in the upcoming years; the investment in human capital is central for Intesa Sanpaolo Group, and we are keen to play this role in Albania as well."Federica Mogherini, Rector of College of Europe, said:"We are proud to open our new Tirana campus of the College of Europeand create strong relationships with partners. We aim to prepare studentswho will contribute to the EU, Albania, and the region. We are delighted tostart our collaboration with your institution."

Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania- among the main actors in the financial sector of Albania since 2008 - has opened its way on the path of Corporate Social Responsibility with important initiatives in the field of financial education, offering financing opportunities for women and young entrepreneurs , offering accounts with zero maintenance commission for students and support of vulnerable communities with soft mortgage loans, to name a few.

Through this agreement, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania reinforces its commitment to support the development of skills and training of people within the academic field in Albania offered by international institutions.

About Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania:Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania, part of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, is a leading bank in the country offering quality banking services, financial solutions, innovative products and services to corporate, institutional, and high net worth clients, small and medium businesses and individual customers. We encourage a growth style that is attentive to sustainable results and creating a process based on trust that derives from customer and shareholder satisfaction, a sense of belonging on the part of our employees, and close monitoring of the needs of local communities. We compete in the market with a sense of fair play and are ready to cooperate with other economic entities, public and private, whenever necessary, strengthening the overall capacity for growth and expansion in the local economy. Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania has a network of 35 branches in different cities and will continue to expand strategically following the economic development of Albania.

About: Intesa Sanpaolo with over €420 billion in loans and €1.3 trillion in customer financial assets at the end of 2023, is the largest banking group in Italy, with a significant international presence. It is a European leader in wealth management, with a strong focus on digital and fintech. The Group will provide €115 billion of Impact lending by 2025 to support communities and the green transition,

together with a €1.5 billion program (2023-2027) to help people in need. The Bank's network of museums, the Gallerie d'Italia, hosts its owned artistic heritage and cultural projects of recognized value.

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About College of Europe:

The College of Europe, established on the initiative of the Hague Congress, dates to 1949. The founding idea was to establish an institution where university graduates from many different European countries could study and live together in preparation for careers related to European cooperation and integration.

The College of Europe is a post-graduate institute of European studies with its first campus opened in Bruges, Belgium, a second campus located in Warsaw, Poland, and a third one established in Tirana, Albania.

Every year, hundreds of students from all over Europe and beyond benefit from a truly multicultural learning experience before embarking on inspiring international careers. They contribute to a rich and diverse academic environment. The institution is known for its high academic standards and role in preparing future leaders and European and international affairs experts.

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