Community Engagement - Rütgers Foundation

We continuously strive to enhance the quality of life in our local communities. Our commitment includes our activities comprising various sponsorships and support of foundations such as the RÜTGERS Foundation.

The RÜTGERS Foundation, which was established in 1999, aims to make science, technology and IT lessons in schools experience-oriented and fascinating. It supports school classes and project teams in Germany and Europe to enable pupils to have positive experiences with science and research. In almost 25 years of project work, the foundation has supported over 500 school projects, reaching more than 16,000 young people in schools. Over 1.9 million euros in project funds have been distributed during this period.

The foundation strengthens schools and universities in the region by promoting scientific networks and supporting the exchange between science and schools. The foundation supports young people with scholarships in the transition from school to university and in improving their career opportunities. Close cooperation with teachers has led to long-term partnerships with schools, which have helped to focus and improve science lessons. Numerous school projects done by students have won competitions and received awards. The foundation helps to improve the future prospects of young people and strengthen the labor market for skilled workers.