24 Giugno 2025

At the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo
Wednesday, June 25 – Ceremony for the Supporters of Scholarships


The University of Gastronomic Sciences has always promoted support for the right to education: therefore, since its foundation, it has worked to secure resources aimed at enabling access to its courses for deserving young students, from every continent, from various socio-cultural backgrounds, and without gender distinction.

But that’s not all: alongside UNISG, there are numerous businesses, institutions, and foundations that contribute – with their support – to training the new generation of food specialists.

In 21 years of activity, 464 students have benefited from scholarships – amounting to about 11% of the student population – coming from 67 countries.

In the academic year 2024–25, the scholarship students come from 23 different countries: Brazil, Chile, South Korea, Cuba, Egypt, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Israel, Italy, Lesotho, Mexico, Nigeria, United Kingdom, United States, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Uganda.

The Ceremony in honor of the UNISG Scholarship Supporters takes place in the Aula Magna and features a meeting between supporting entities and student beneficiaries.
Here is the program of the day:

4:00 PM – Guest Welcome
4:30 PM – Start of Ceremony

The meeting will be moderated by Daniele Ceratto – External Relations UNISG

Speakers:

  • Nicola Perullo – Rector of UNISG
  • Entoni Rasku – UNISG Alumnus – Sales Manager Industry at FrieslandCampina
  • Giovanni Claudio Olivero – President – Banca di Cherasco
  • Zeynep Kartal – UNISG Scholarship Recipient Representative
  • Chiara Di Cesare – Head of Sustainability & Impact – Sammontana
  • Savino Muraglia – CEO & Owner – Frantoio Muraglia
  • Astrid Maria Fernandez Giron – UNISG Student and Scholarship Recipient
  • Simone Rocchi – Head of Made in Dignity – Altromercato
  • Alice Tondella – Member of the UNISG Board of Directors

    Closing Remarks: Carlo Petrini – President of UNISG