France

Meet our main partners

Our partnerships in France include collaborations with bioengineering schools SupBiotech, and ENSTBB - Bordeaux INP (École Nationale Supérieure de Technologie des Biomolécules de Bordeaux) as well as the Business school ESSEC (École Supérieure des Sciences Economiques et Commerciales). Supporting students with socio-economic challenges and students with disabilities.

SupBiotech

ESSEC

ENSTBB - Bordeaux INP

The NextGen scholarship awarded to ENSTBB-Bordeaux INP students by Sanofi is distinguished by its inclusive nature, offering a fair opportunity to all, regardless of social background. This invaluable financial aid provides privileged access to mentoring, encourages the creation of an international network and contributes to the development and maturing of our students' career plans.
Norbert Bakalara

Norbert Bakalara

Director ENSTBB – Bordeaux INP

The Sanofi NextGen scholarship programme facilitates access to our engineering training for our students and also enables SupBiotech to fulfil its social impact commitment aimed at increasing the diversity of its students' origins and social backgrounds. We sincerely thank Sanofi for including us in this scholarship scheme
Vanessa Proux

Vanessa Proux

Executive Director SupBiotech

Thanks to Sanofi's support, ESSEC students from all backgrounds can benefit from a Sanofi NextGen scholarship to help them pursue studies leading to healthcare related careers. I am delighted with this partnership, which makes it possible to combine excellence and inclusion for the benefit of society, businesses and organisations alike.
Vincenzo Esposito Vinzi

Vincenzo Esposito Vinzi

Dean and President of ESSEC Business school

Meet our scholars

Achigeen Goulam

"Responding to the need for diversity in science, the scholarship offers students from under-represented communities a chance to transcend discrimination. It's more than a glimmer of hope, it's a promise of real change and equitable educational opportunities for all."

Amale Benali

"Being a Sanofi NextGen Scholar means embracing change to shape a more inclusive healthcare system."

Ann Wenn Loze Jamet

"Being a NextGen scholar enables me to share with students from all over the world what it means for us to work in healthcare and to show the diversity within it."

Chaima Hammani

"Being a Sanofi NextGen scholar represents an opportunity for me to have a positive impact on the healthcare system, regardless of my differences."

Chaimae EL Mouzakki

"Excited to embark on a journey with a program that champions diversity in the healthcare sector. My enthusiasm is fueled by the belief that true progress arises when every voice, background, and perspective contributes to shaping a more inclusive future for all."

Coraline Guyard

"Being a NextGen scholar means embodying change in healthcare: it's a unique opportunity to restore trust, encourage inclusive dialogue and promote equitable representation."

Emeraude Agossa

"Being a Sanofi NextGen scholar is an opportunity for me to realise my dream of improving the world today and building the world of tomorrow through science."

Henrichelle Tsiba Moutango

"As a young black woman, representation in healthcare is super important because it allows young women who look like me to identify more easily, to feel legitimate and to consider joining this sector."

Juliette Bonnardel

"Very proud and grateful to be part of the Sanofi NextGen programme, I feel a responsibility as a young woman to represent my contemporaries so that our singularities are taken into account by healthcare professionals".

Katia Montero Diaz

"As a member of an under-represented group pursuing a STEM career, this opportunity empowers me to use my unique voice and drive positive change for a more equitable and accessible healthcare sector"

Kenly Lujien

"The scholarship represents both an unexpected opportunity to work with a world leading pharma company and a responsibility to inspire the next generation to seize this chance."

Kenza Azfi

"Being a Sanofi NextGen scholar not only offers financial support,  but a chance to make a significant contribution to the healthcare sector."

Krystal Kodjo

"When you can identify with the person you are talking to, representation becomes an invisible thread running between the patient and the healthcare professional, creating a fundamental bond: trust."

Laurent Abidos

"After living for more than 10 years with a disease, I'm happy and proud to be wearing Sanofi's colours to help patients."

Maëlys Palla

"Representation of diversity in the healthcare sector is essential for equitable care. By reflecting the richness of diversity we are building a fairer and more inclusive system."

Mathias Arias

"NextGen is a unique opportunity to show that social disparities are not a barrier but a richness to be valued."

Necla Guven

"Thanks to the scholarship, as a veiled woman, I am helping demonstrate that it is possible to combine spiritual beliefs, gender and a high-level scientific career, while combating stereotypes in favour of greater diversity and inclusion."

Nelliane Mouzou

"When you know who you're fighting for, you know why you want to win, which is why I'd like to fight and carry the voice and hopes of all those who don't have the chance to."

Thomas Pietrobelli

"Being a Sanofi NextGen scholar represents a real commitment to the future: working to ensure that the healthcare industry has more diverse teams in order to strengthen patient confidence in access to medical care."