Andreas August Friedrich Nissen und Alwine Schulze-Nissen Stiftung

The Andreas August Friedrich Nissen and Alwine Schulze-Nissen Foundation was established in 1963 based on the legacy of Alwine Schulze-Nissen. Its origins trace back to the Hamburg construction entrepreneur Andreas August Friedrich Nissen (late 19th century), whose daughter Alwine Schulze-Nissen arranged for the establishment of the foundation after her death. The foundation provides financial support to young people starting their own businesses, students and trainees in financial distress, as well as school development projects. It grants interest-free loans and non-repayable subsidies to enable sustainable educational and entrepreneurial initiatives.

"Small cogs that set great things in motion." Under the motto "Together we can do it!" the foundation supports talented young people and founders through aid for self-help: from preparation for an independent existence to the strengthening of academic and professional qualifications.

Eligible to apply are natural persons up to the age of 50 with German citizenship or permanent residence in Germany, who have completed or are undergoing vocational, academic, or equivalent training, are pursuing a qualified school leaving certificate, and demonstrate good performance in their field of expertise, as well as institutions responsible for school development projects.