About

Established in 2009, the Jorge Paulo Lemann Fund fosters educational exchange between Columbia University and Brazil. The Lemann Fund provides fellowships for Brazilian students who wish to study at SIPA and for SIPA students who wish to study in Brazil. It also supports the research interests of SIPA's faculty and students.

Brazil is the fifth largest nation and one of the world's fastest-growing economies, alongside Russia, India, and China. By enabling SIPA to enroll the best and brightest students from Brazil and those interested in studying in Brazil, the Lemann Fund helps SIPA meet the growing demand for Brazilian thought leaders and policymakers.

Brazilian students seeking to attend SIPA, or any student seeking to participate in the school's dual degree program in São Paulo, are eligible for the support. The dual-degree program with the Fundação Getulio Vargas Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo (FGV) offers a unified two-year curriculum, allowing students to spend a year at each institution. The Lemann Fellowships complement this partnership.

The Lemann Fund also strengthens Columbia University's research, teaching, and discussion of Latin America. The Institute of Latin American Studies (ILAS) is one of the nation's foremost centers in the field. Within ILAS, the Center for Brazilian Studies serves as a key focal point for students and faculty with an interest in Brazil.

The Lemann Fellows with John H. Coatsworth, Dean, School of International and Public Affairs and Jorge Paulo Lemann.