Helga und Ulrich Zierold Stiftung
About the funder
The Helga and Ulrich Zierold Foundation was established in December 2015 in Bielefeld and is managed as a non-legal entity foundation in a fiduciary capacity by the Bielefeld Citizens' Foundation. It supports non-profit initiatives in education and science, focusing on adolescents and young adults in technical and scientific training and study programs. The foundation funds scholarships, finances teaching projects at schools, provides materials for scientific-technical projects, and cooperates with initiatives such as the OWL Study Fund, the "aufwind" project of the Bielefeld Citizens' Foundation, as well as other actors in STEM talent promotion.
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Mission & Vision
The Helga and Ulrich Zierold Foundation aims to support high-achieving and committed pupils, trainees, and students in mathematical, scientific, and technical fields. It seeks to enable young talents to pursue education and academic careers suited to their abilities, promote equal opportunities, and support exceptional social engagement.
Target groups
Motivated and ambitious pupils, apprentices, and students in STEM subjects are supported, particularly those from socially disadvantaged families or those who would otherwise face difficulties accessing education corresponding to their abilities. In addition, the support is also aimed at schools and teachers for science and technology teaching projects.