TO SUPPORT OURTSTANDING STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC JOURNEY

The Alberto Alesina Young Economists Award was established to honor the legacy of Alberto Alesina, one of the most visionary economists of our time. We will always remember Alberto’s great dedication and generosity, the way he encouraged Bocconi DES graduates and PhD students to pursue their ideas with courage, often inviting them to venture beyond the beaten track. His family and friends are honoring his memory and celebrating his extraordinary contribution to economics by creating a scholarship program that gives the best and brightest students access to the MSc in Economics and Social Sciences with a full tuition fee waiver. 

Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Alberto Alesina Young Economists Award is already set to support 10 outstanding students. Four talented students, Katia, Advata, Roberto, and Samuele, have already been awarded this opportunity, and several more will follow in the coming years. 

“Being a recipient of your support means knowing that someone deeply believes in the value of quality education as a tool for progress, not just on an individual level, but for society as a whole. It serves as a constant reminder of our responsibility to leave a positive impact on the world, with the hope of one day giving back what we have received.” – Roberto, beneficiary of the Alberto Alesina Young Economists Award
 
Your support today will grant even more promising young economists to pursue their academic journey at Bocconi. 

Since its inception, this prestigious merit award has recognized the brightest Bocconi students entering the MSc in Economics and Social Sciences (DES–ESS), celebrating outstanding academic achievement, intellectual curiosity, and the potential to make a meaningful contribution to the field of economics. Establishing this Award is a concrete gesture that reflects Alberto’s commitment to fostering the social sciences and nurturing new generations of economists. 

The Alberto Alesina Young Economists Award is more than a recognition — it is an investment in excellence, a celebration of potential, and a commitment to shaping the future of economic scholarship. Our work doesn’t stop here: we are committed to expanding this legacy and ensuring that even more deserving students can follow in Alberto’s footsteps. 

With your continued generosity, we can expand this impact and reward more talented students and inspiring future scholars who will carry forward Alberto’s legacy of excellence. 

Donate today and be part of this lasting impact — supporting outstanding students in their academic journey and shaping the economists of tomorrow.