SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 22, 2026 – Stellantis says it is using the International Day of Education (January 24) as a moment to double down on a practical idea: if communities want stronger futures, they need stronger learning opportunities now. The company announced that, over the past two years, it has co-developed more than 130 education projects with nonprofit partners, and it expects these initiatives to reach more than 2 million direct beneficiaries worldwide by the end of 2026. The focus is heavily STEM-oriented, but the bigger theme is simple—help more young people gain skills, confidence, and access.
A Global Education Effort Built Around Local Partnerships
Stellantis frames this work as “Stellantis Philanthropy,” a unified approach that recognizes the role of non-governmental organization partners and local teams. The company says it partners with more than 100 nonprofit organizations globally and works with employees to co-design education programs meant to expand access and improve outcomes.
The structure, according to the announcement, is meant to keep projects grounded in local needs and measurable over time. Stellantis describes its model as centered on long-term priorities, community-driven ideas, and disaster relief, aiming to keep initiatives relevant to the communities where the company operates.
130+ Projects and a 2 Million Beneficiary Goal by End of 2026
The scale Stellantis is signaling is not small. The company says it has co-developed over 130 education projects in the past two years and expects them to benefit more than 2 million students, teachers, and community members worldwide by the end of 2026. It also describes these efforts as STEM-focused community projects designed to expand education access.
For everyday readers, the key takeaway is what this implies in real life: not one-off donations, but multi-project partnerships that are designed to keep running, keep evolving, and keep meeting local needs as they change.
What Stellantis Says It’s Trying to Achieve With Education
Stellantis positions education as a community investment that’s meant to have lasting impact, especially through science, technology, engineering and math. It also emphasizes the role of employees and partners in shaping the programs—suggesting the company wants its teams involved beyond a logo on a banner.
“Education is one of the most powerful tools with which we support the communities where we operate,” said Stellantis Chairman John Elkann. “By working with our partners and employees, we are actively expanding learning opportunities for young people, with a focus on science, technology, engineering and math.”
“Bringing our actions together under Stellantis Philanthropy reinforces our commitment to education and bettering our communities,” said Xavier Chéreau, Chief Human Resources and Sustainability Officer. “We are grateful to work with partners who have deep, local roots, and we remain dedicated to supporting students as they develop the skills and confidence needed to shape their futures.”
Where the Programs Are Aimed, Region by Region
Stellantis outlines where it expects the impact to land and what the general themes look like—without turning this into one single “one-size-fits-all” program.
In North America, the company describes more than 30 projects across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, focusing on literacy, STEM education, digital upskilling, and support for school-age children, with an aim to reach 1 million people in 2026. In Enlarged Europe, it points to over 50 initiatives across nine countries that aim to reach more than 800,000 people, with projects spanning school inclusion, STEM engagement, environmental education, digital and vocational skills, and autism-inclusive learning environments.
In South America, Stellantis says it has over 10 programs in Argentina and Brazil aiming to support 250,000 students in 2026, with efforts tied to school retention, job-training pathways, STEM interest, school performance, and support for STEM teachers. For the Middle East & Africa, the company describes more than 10 initiatives across Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and South Africa expected to reach over 2,600 learners, focusing on girls’ education, digital and entrepreneurial skills, technical training, and technology access in rural areas. In India & Asia Pacific, it cites India and Malaysia with 10+ projects aiming to support 190,000 beneficiaries in 2026 through advanced vocational training, school-based STEM programs, road-safety education, and environmental and STEM-learning pathways.
Volunteerism and Student Awards Under One Umbrella
Stellantis also brings two internal programs together under this philanthropy approach: Motor Citizens and Stellantis Student Awards. Motor Citizens is described as the company’s global volunteer program, launched globally in 2021, encouraging employees to contribute in practical ways through local collaboration. Stellantis says participation has continued to grow as more countries and teams join, and that in 2025 it registered more than a 25% increase in both volunteer hours and number of volunteers.
Stellantis Student Awards is described as supporting the academic journeys of students in Stellantis families worldwide. The company says more than 800 students received recognition in 2025, an increase of over 25% compared to 2024, and that since 1996 nearly 17,000 students have been honored.
3 Ways This Matters for Families and Local Schools
- It signals more STEM-focused learning support is being built with local nonprofits, which can mean programs that reflect what a community actually needs, not what looks good on paper.
- It puts emphasis on digital and vocational skills alongside traditional learning, which can feel especially relevant for students thinking about real-world careers.
- It adds momentum through volunteering and student recognition programs, which can strengthen community connection and motivation—not just classroom resources.
Learn more at https://www.stellantis.com