University Fund Limburg

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Science is an indispensable building block for a better future for us and future generations. The University Fund Limburg supports Maastricht University in its efforts to stimulate and promote scientific research and education and serves as a 'bridge' between the university and society.

The Fund is committed to fostering a strong relationship and mutually beneficial connections between the university and its surroundings, including its alumni, the business community, and relevant social organizations.

The University Fund Limburg was established in 1965 with the founding of the Limburg Scientific Education Foundation (SWOL). This foundation started with an initial capital of only 250 guilders. Thanks to SWOL's efforts, the new medical faculty was brought to Maastricht, and in 1974, the first students began their medical studies. This marked the beginning of the development of what is now Maastricht University.

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News University Fund Limburg

University Fund Limburg’s new fundraising strategy pays off

Earlier this year, a medical school in New York City received a billion-dollar bequest from the widow of a wealthy investor. An eye-watering sum—but donating to universities is not out of the ordinary in the Anglo-American tradition. Donations of that size are unheard of in the Netherlands, but alumni...
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A scholarship from the University Fund: from a dream to reality

  • Students
  • Students going the extra mile
Meet Lillianne Evertsz, whose journey from HBO to higher education epitomizes resilience. Initially challenged by high tuition fees, Lillianne's dreams of university education seemed unattainable until she received a scholarship. This support enabled her to pursue her desired program without the burden...
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A gift from heaven

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  • Researchers
Research on women’s health, childhood obesity, a cancer screening tool, anxiety in older people with dementia, severe brain damage—Maastricht University researchers affiliated with the University Fund Limburg work on a wide range of topics. What do they have in common? They are bursting with pioneering...
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Study Story: Aylin Güney

  • Students
  • Students going the extra mile
Last July, the French-Turkish first generation student Aylin Güney finished her Bachelor’s in European Law. Due to a Jo Ritzen Scholarship, Aylin could go abroad to study at a university that offered a law degree in an international environment. After taking part in an experience day at Maastricht...
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Great result for ‘For Each Other 2020’ campaign

Do you remember the fundraising campaign ‘For Each Other’ of the University Fund Limburg/SWOL? We are very happy to announce that this campaign has raised more than €29,000 for a ‘corona aftercare instrument’, grants for disadvantaged students, research on youth and nutrition, and an initiative to...
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