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The Optiver Foundation
Creating meaningful impact
The Optiver Foundation is a global non-profit organisation committed to funding practical, enduring solutions that spur environmental action and promote diversity. Drawing on our heritage, we believe in the power of science, technology and education as transformative tools to drive positive changes for our global community.
Charting a path to positive change
The Optiver Foundation has a distinct focus as we respond to some of the critical challenges confronting our world today. We support initiatives that address ecological sustainability and advocate for access to education as a pathway to equal opportunities. We aim to create an impactful legacy, ensuring a safer, healthier and more inclusive future for generations to come.
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Environmental action
Environmental action is a prerequisite to achieving a prosperous and sustainable future for all. From reforestation to water conservation to reducing carbon emissions, we seek to play an active role in helping reverse the impact of climate change.
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Diversity
An inclusive and diverse workforce fosters a culture of trust and respect and strengthens our ability to innovate and thrive. We all have a role to play in creating equal opportunities for others. One way is through increasing access to education. In many parts of the world, talented young people lack opportunity. We can change this by empowering future generations through access to learning opportunities.
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Scholarship programme with Oxford University
The Optiver Foundation has partnered with Oxford University to launch an international scholarship programme, that’s focussed on supporting women, from low and middle-income countries, to access STEM education at a postgraduate level. The programme will provide support for 30 master’s students over a period of five years. Scholars will receive full financial support for their course fees, as well as a stipend to cover living costs. The programme will also enable scholars to access tailored induction activities, mentoring and on-course support.
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Providing equal opportunity to STEM
The Optiver Foundation has joined forces with Women Win to develop ‘Stemming the Gap: the Free STEM Fund.’ The fund envisions providing grants to youth-led, women-led and community-based organisations, social enterprises and educational institutions in the global south (including Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania). Women Win will manage the fund using its unique approach to inclusive and participatory philanthropy.
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UNSW programme to boost diversity in STEM
The Optiver Foundation is proud to support Future You, a ground-breaking programme by the University of New South Wales (UNSW), empowering the next generation of diverse and innovative STEM leaders with a transformative grant. The program aims to educate children, aged eight to twelve, about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects and inspire them to explore future career possibilities.
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Optiver Foundation Annual Report 2024: Creating Meaningful Impact
The Optiver Foundation is proud to present its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing its commitment to supporting high-impact solutions that spark environmental progress and champion diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
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Optiver Foundation support UNSW programme to boost diversity in STEM
The Foundation is dedicated to fostering the growth of women in STEM fields, collaborating with Women Win and the University of Oxford to create meaningful impact.
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Optiver Foundation Annual Report 2023: Creating Meaningful Impact
The Optiver Foundation is proud to present its 2023 Annual Report, showcasing its dedication to fostering environmental sustainability and enhancing diversity through the power of science, technology, and education. This year, the Foundation has achieved significant milestones in its efforts to create a lasting, positive impact.
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Applications open: Free STEM Fund and Optiver Foundation Scholarships
The Foundation is dedicated to fostering the growth of women in STEM fields, collaborating with Women Win and the University of Oxford to create meaningful impact.
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The Optiver Foundation: A year in review of environmental and diversity initiatives
Over the past year, the Optiver Foundation has remained steadfast in its mission to promote environmental action and diversity through the transformative power of science, technology and education. In collaboration with Land Life, an estimated 300,000 trees were planted in Spain and Canada. Together with the initial project in Moolagundi, Australia, the three combined reforestation […]
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The Optiver Foundation publishes its first annual report
Incorporated in 2021, the Optiver Foundation was founded with the mission to drive a positive, long-term impact on some of the world’s most important causes. We’re proud to share the progress that the foundation has achieved in its first annual report. With a focus on environmental action and diversity, the Optiver Foundation has made a […]