Our most recent award-winners
Le site de la Fondation Bettencourt
Created in 1987, the Fondation Bettencourt Schueller is a public-interest charitable organization. Its aim is to give talented people the momentum to contribute to the success of France and promote its influence.
Our convictions-
A singing picnic with the Thelia Choir in Claviers, as part of Chants libres in June 2025. © Guillaume Binet -
Classroom activity with the association Le Sens de l'Ecole © Edouard Elias -
In Rebecca Fezard and Elodie Michaud's studio, working on Tufo, the creation that won them the 2025 Dialogues award. © Julie Limont -
Visualization of ubiquitination directly in cells using the Ub-POD method, developed by Sagar Bhogaraju’s team © Sagar Bhogaraju lab
In a philanthropic spirit, we act through awards, donations, personalized support, communication and co-constructed initiatives in three areas.
The Bettencourt Foundation’s support
Donations
The Foundation supports about a hundred projects each year. They are chosen after a long evaluation and selection process. The Foundation aims to make a real difference through its commitment. It likes to help project leaders reach a milestone. This is why it prefers multi-year grants and sometimes provides large amounts of funding.
Read moreAwards
The Foundation gives out five awards: three in science and two in culture. They recognize individuals who have made an exceptional impact in their field. Each year, independent juries choose 13 winners after a thorough and demanding evaluation process. Given in recognition of achievements in a particular field, the awards offer recipients a professional springboard and a chance to persevere on the road to innovation.
Read more
The foundation
« Since its creation, our family foundation has been a witness to the formidable talents that demonstrate the capacity of women and men to transform realities, surpass themselves and imagine tomorrow’s world. »
