Stiftung Mercator GmbH

The Mercator Foundation is a private foundation that promotes science, education and international understanding. It initiates, develops and finances projects and partner companies in the areas it is committed to: It wants to strengthen Europe, improve integration through equal educational opportunities for everyone, advance the energy transition as a motor for global climate protection and anchor cultural education in schools. She feels particularly committed to the Ruhr area, the home of the founding family and the seat of the foundation.

Science - Universities are increasingly being funded in various areas. Children and young people - Among other things, projects are sponsored that provide students with voluntary work. Tolerance and Understanding - Here, intercultural courses receive funding and students from Eastern Europe and Asia receive scholarships.