Dear donors,
With your help, we have been able to support 375 students from 50 nations quickly and unbureaucratically in the past weeks in copeing with the corona crisis. In total, we received over 174,000 EUR from over 1000 donors. The commitment from members of the Friends and Patrons, from our alumni, from members of the university, from the business community and the city of Jena was overwhelming. Every contribution, large or small, has helped a student to be able to continue their studies at the University of Jena.
Our fundraising campaign was intended as a interim aid for acute emergency situations and until the start of a federal aid programme for students. Our donation fund is now almost used up. However, we continuously pass on newly received donations to our students. Since June 16th, 2020, the German government has been supporting students who are in financial difficulties due to the corona pandemic with a special loan and grant program.
At the Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, we were able to achieve a lot in a very short time by working together. Dear donors, we thank you for your selfless commitment to the University of Jena and its students!
Yours,
Wolfgang Meyer, Chairman Society of the Friends and Patrons of Jena University
Walter Rosenthal, President Friedrich Schiller University Jena