WELCOME TO THE IUGB FOUNDATION

The IUGB Foundation is a 501(c)3 U.S. tax exempt nonprofit organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. Organized by U.S. and Ivorian supporters of the International University of Grand Bassam (IUGB) located in Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa. The IUGB Foundation’s Mission  is to provide financial and in-kind assistance to help the International University of Grand-Bassam realize its vision of becoming a Regional Center of Excellence in Higher Education.  The Foundation provides need-based scholarships and fellowships, learning technology and grants and stipends to IUGB students, faculty and staff from Africa, the U.S. and elsewhere.    (Read more)

First Lady of Cote d’Ivoire Delivers 2017 Commencement Address to Capacity Crowd: Announces 10 Million FCFA to IUGB Foundation

On August 3, 2017, Mrs. Dominique Ouattara, the First Lady of Côte d’Ivoire, delivered the commencement address to a capacity crowd of dignitaries*, guests, parents and friends of the graduates gathered in the 630-seat auditorium of the Information and Biotechnology Village (VITIB) in Grand-Bassam. (Read more)

IUGB/GSU Student Jean-Marcien Kablansi Awarded

2016-2017 Beta Gamma Sigma Atlanta Alumni Chapter Scholarship

On Monday, June 12, 2017, Atlanta Alumni Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) President James Barger awarded former IUGB student Jean-Marcien Kablansi a scholarship for $1,000.00 to continue his studies.   BGS is an International Honor Society that promotes business excellence.  (Read more)

IUGB – Providing a World of Opportunity

Adou Donatien’s story is one of hard work, dedication and a burning desire to excel academically with an eye to playing a significant role in the world community.  It is also the story how one university-the International University of Grand-Bassam (IUGB)-made it possible for Adou to begin making that dream a reality.  (Read more)

Ambassador Andrew J. Young Visit to IUGB

Professor Saliou Touré, President of the International University of Grand Bassam (IUGB), and the IUGB community welcomed Ambassador Andrew J. Young, President of the Andrew J. Young Foundation and his delegation to IUGB’s campus on Monday March 6, 2017. (Read more)

 
IUGB Foundation’s 2016 Progress Report

Launched in Atlanta, Georgia in October 2014, the IUGB Foundation is continuing its mission of helping the International University of Grand-Bassam (IUGB) become a regional center of excellence of higher education in West Africa.  Since its inception and through your loyal support, we have raised over $200,000 to provide scholarships to IUGB students in need of financial assistance. (Read more)

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