The Minderhoud Fonds provides motivated students of U.V.S.V./ N.V.V.S.U. with the means to support their personal development in the field of study and their future careers. The Minderhoud Fonds provides funds for study projects and internships. The Minderhoud Fonds is financed by the estate of Mrs. Minderhoud, who started her studies in 1935 at Utrecht University.

The USC Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to ambitious students of the USC who want to engage in prestigious study- or research projects. The funds are provided by the USC and individual donors. Students are given the opportunity to get off to a flying start and learn from the experiences of the people abroad. In addition, the students get the chance to be an ambassador of Utrecht University and the Utrecht social life.

University Utrecht: It’s in the name! Our University is our biggest partner. Without the UU, no UUMUN. UU students form the lion’s share of our delegation. Besides, we keep in touch with the UU through the deans, student associations and the educational staff.

Utrecht 4 Global Goals is an organization that tries to implement the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals voted upon by the United Nations on a local scale. Utrecht for Global Goals is led by the municipality of Utrecht. UUMUN is trying to help! During UUMUN events several goals will be discussed and during United Nations simulations these solutions for these goals are found.

Vfonds invests in peace, supports projects and organizations that contribute to the strong democratic rule of law and a peaceful society in the Netherlands. Vfonds is trying to achieve that different generations will be inspired and support this goal as well.

The Utrecht University Fund ("Het Universiteitsfonds") has already been a sponsor of UUMUN of a considerable amount of time and is one of our most valued sponsors. The Student Committee Utrecht University Fund, also known as ‘STUF’, commits itself to supporting student-led initiatives in Utrecht. Through its relationship with UUMUN, ‘STUF’, backs the development of public speaking skills and the international orientation of Utrecht’s students. The Yvoor Fund, as part of the Utrecht University Fund, grants scholarships to ambitious students to gain experience abroad. We appreciate this new support under the umbrella of the Utrecht University Fund.

In the city of Utrecht there are over 65 thousand students. VIDIUS main goal is looking after the interests of every student. VIDIUS has been a helping hand in organizing the substantive UUMUN events that challenges students in extracurricular activities. Empowering and improving education is a goal that UUMUN mutually shares with VIDIUS.

The K.F. Hein Fund focusses on projects and events that address a broad audience in the city -and more broadly the province- of Utrecht. As part of addressing a broad audience, the K.F. Hein Foundation is committed to a large number of different projects, ranging from social goals and needs to art and culture, and from nature and public heath to heritage and education. Together with UUMUN, the goal of educating and empowering young individuals is pursued.

Bird & Bird is an internationally leading law firm focussed on business sectors where technology plays a key role. They are a leading firm on the topic of innovation and development. We have had the pleasure of working together during the Race to Diplomacy and the Highway to the Future because of which we have been introduced to the broad range of applicability of their innovation knowledge.

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is a leading law firm both in the Netherlands and internationally. We have the pleasure of regularly organising inhouse days, events, and social activities with this firm. Moreover, we are proud to say that many of our alumni have been inspired to start their careers here. De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek provides legal services for the Ocean Cleanup in a pro bono format and has therefore been an important partner during the Road to Sustainability.

DHL Express – one of the global leaders in the world of logistics – is committed to deliver excellence in a sustainable way, now and in the future. DHL Express highly values the Sustainable Development Goals and therefore has set out sustainability commitments. DHL Express has always been on the move and is embracing the future. These clear commitments were the perfect opportunity for students to get acquainted with DHL Express and their mission for sustainable delivery of mail and parcels.

PepsiCo is worldwide known for its leading position in foods and beverages. As part of the global food system, PepsiCo highly values sustainability and the importance of further improving production processes and waste reduction. This vision allowed for a perfect opportunity for students to become acquainted with this company and the topic of  circular economy during the Road to Sustainability. 

Shell is one of the partners of UUMUN and participated in the event Road to Sustainability. In an interactive and open setting, all students had the chance to ask questions and express their views on the sustainability aspects of this large multinational. Shell elaborated on the challenges of decarbonizing different sectors, after which students helped by proposing solutions in an educative event. As we learned about Shell’s sustainability efforts, we discussed the opportunities and the potential of Shell to contribute to a decarbonized energy system.

DLA Piper is one of the largest global law firms with offices around the globe. We have the pleasure of working together with their office in the Netherlands during the Race to Diplomacy in which we learned more about the value of working at a global law firm due to the additional international  career opportunities.

Kennedy van der Laan is a Dutch independent law firm with a clear and novel vision. One of their main views is the importance of balancing working at the highest level with an open, kind and informal culture. We are excited to work together with them especially as part of the Highway to the Future due to their expertise in IT law as the largest team in this field in the Netherlands.

Kalff Katz & Franssen is a boutique law firm with an excellent reputation and expertise in the field of entertainment law and the gaming sector. With a  sector-oriented approach Kalff Katz & Franssen offers a specialized full-service to international clients.