FairFonds (Emergency Aid Fund for Scholarship Recipients) of the German YFU Foundation

The FairFonds of the German YFU Foundation supports scholarship recipients nationwide who find themselves in unforeseen financial distress during a YFU student exchange. As a short-term grant, the emergency fund offers straightforward immediate assistance to bridge acute difficulties during the stay abroad. The goal is to secure the continuation of the exchange for young people and to preserve their personal development opportunities. By providing timely funds, the fund makes a decisive contribution to the social security of adolescents and young adults whose motivation and commitment should not be limited by unforeseeable circumstances.

Applications can be submitted by YFU scholarship recipients at any time during continuously open periods. A prerequisite is proof of scholarship status as well as a credible explanation of the particular financial hardship. The decision is made based on the severity of the submitted evidence and is carried out promptly to ensure quick disbursement. For the application, the completed application form and corresponding documentation of the situation must be submitted. The German YFU Foundation carefully evaluates each application, placing particular emphasis on the urgency of the need. The FairFonds is aimed at all private scholarship recipients who have found themselves in financial difficulties through no fault of their own during their stay abroad and are in urgent need of support. This ensures that intercultural encounters and educational experiences remain accessible to all participants.