- Providing grants to Ukrainian students and researchers who have fled to the university -

As part of our response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the invasion of Ukraine, we launched a Crisis Fund and an emergency appeal in 2022. 

The money raised will be used to support researchers and students fleeing Ukraine who wish to move to Finland and conduct research or study at the University of Helsinki, as well as those already at the university.

Thanks to our donors, to date we have been able to provide 56 grants worth over 220,000 euros to Ukrainian students and researcher to continue their studies and research with us. 

However, as the war in Ukraine continues, our new Ukrainian students and researchers will need additional grants to support their time at the University of Helsinki.

Ukrainian Students and Researchers Scholarships

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INSPIRED BY FINLAND: FOR THE WORLD

The University of Helsinki was founded in 1640 by a 13 year old girl. 

In the beginning, we were a modest academic community of 11 professors and 250 students. Today, we are ranked in the top 1% of the world’s research universities and conduct pioneering multidisciplinary research with across 11 faculties and with 40,000 students and researchers.

Our research and the ideas we have developed have inspired us to build a fair and equal society in Finland that is not only the envy of the world, but ranks amongst the best internationally in terms of the environment, education, healthcare, and – of course – happiness.

Now, we want to share our secrets and knowledge with the world, for the benefit of everyone. 

We know that by joining forces with others we can have an impact much bigger than the sum of our parts – and make brilliant things happen- for the world. 

You can be at the heart of our vision for a better world. 

Donations play a vital role in enabling ground breaking science. With your support, you can help our researchers and students to further their work and make discoveries that will have an impact on generations to come.

Together, we can create the solutions our society needs right now and for the future. 

Donate today.



URGENT FUNDRAISING CAUSES: 
We currently have a number of causes that we are urgently seeking support for. 

-Ukraine Appeal- 
As part of our response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the invasion of Ukraine, the University of Helsinki has launched a Crisis Fund and an emergency appeal . The money raised will be used to support researchers and students fleeing Ukraine who wish to move to Finland and conduct research or study at the University of Helsinki, as well as those already at the university. 

Thanks to our donors, to date we have been able to provide 56 grants worth over 220,000e to Ukrainian students and researcher to continue their studies and research with us. However, as the war in Ukraine continues our new students and researcher will continue to need additional support.



FUNDRAISING CAUSES:

We have a wide range of fundraising causes for you to choose from. While we have highlighted a number of our causes below, you can find more information about all of our fundraising causes on our website:  www.helsinki.fi/en/support-us 

-Securing our planet's future-
To secure our planet's future, we need new ideas to combat climate change. We need fresh evidence of what is happening  in the atmosphere, on the ground and throughout our ecosystem. We are a pioneer of climate research, and one of the world's top research institutions in the field. Our atmospheric particle research is world-leading and we lead the way in Arctic science. If you want to protect the natural world, the University of Helsinki is a great place to start.  

-The Future of Education-
Finland is the world leader in education. Every child has the same opportunity to excel.  We train the best teachers using rigorous scientific research to create the future of education. Here, our researchers are fearless pioneers. They work across disciplines to investigate how we learn, and develop new teaching methods in real-life settings. By educating new experts in learning, we can promote equality on a global scale . 

-Making AI Smarter and Ethical-
Digitalization and artificial intelligence are changing the world and opening up fresh opportunities. As AI continues to drive innovation, it is vital to ensure it is an inclusive tool accessible and beneficial for all. We are leading the way in  ethical AI and harnessing its power to provide practical benefits for all society. 


-Unlocking the Script for Life in our DNA- 
By unlocking the secrets of the genome and understanding how cells work, we can develop personalized and more effective treatments. Our expertise in genetics, combined with our status as one of the largest medical hubs in Europe, offers a real chance to find ground-breaking ways to treat cancer and other diseases. Our Finngen Biobank is pioneering the future of genomics and medicine.  

-Global Scholarship Fund-
For many, studying at a Top 1% global university is a lifelong ambition and a chance to change their life for the better. However, for many talented international students, this ambition is effectively financially impossible. Our Global Scholarship Fund provides full tuition fee scholarships and study grants for the brightest international students from outside of the EU to study one of our 36 International Master’s Programmes. With your support, we can turn an international student's dream into a reality and change their life forever.


HOW TO MAKE A DONATION:

To make a donation online, simply click the donate button on this page. There are various ways to give, including by card and bank transfer. 
 
-Donations by Check-
Write your check to KBFUS, write "American Friends of the University of Helsinki" in the memo section of the check, and send it to KBFUS, 551 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2400, New York, NY 10176. 

-Other Types of Donations-
To make any other kind of donation, please email KBFUS at: info@kbfus.org or phone (212) 713 7660.

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