PACT Afrique
Our Ambition
Opening the doors of excellence to young African french-speaking talents
Opening new horizons for Africa’s future
Launched in 2019, PACT Africa is a HEC Paris initiative designed to open new professional and academic pathways for talented African students.
Year after year, the program has become a powerful engine for equal opportunity, offering promising students from West and Central African universities the chance to reach their full potential and gain access to world-class education.
Through a five-month intensive training program, participants benefit from:
•Personalized mentoring and coaching
•Analytical and quantitative skills development
•English courses
•Interview and admissions preparation
The program is completely free of charge for selected participants, ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of ambition and excellence.
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where the program is active: Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Cameroon, and Senegal
In less than a year, I learned to understand myself — my strengths, weaknesses, and how to work effectively with others.
The goal of the PACT program isn’t just to enter HEC Paris; it’s to grow personally and gain life-changing skills.
Your Support Makes the Difference
The PACT Africa program was launched thanks to the generosity of Bertrand H.87 et Isabelle H.87 Schwab and has continued to grow thanks to the support of the donors and patrons of the HEC Foundation.
A heartfelt thank you to L’Oréal, Schneider Electric, and the AXIAN Foundation for their ongoing commitment to this transformative initiative.
By supporting PACT Africa, you are helping reveal the leaders of tomorrow—driving innovation, inclusion, and sustainable growth across the African continent.
