ESC - Esche Schümann Commichau Stiftung

Private foundation

About the funder

The ESC – Esche Schümann Commichau Foundation is a legal foundation under civil law based in Hamburg. It was established on the occasion of the 175th anniversary of the founding of its predecessor companies to promote education in the legal, economic, and tax advisory professions. The foundation awards scholarships, sponsorship prizes, and grants for printing costs of scientific papers as well as domestic and international stays, and organizes competitions in the context of diploma theses and dissertations.

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Mission & Vision

The foundation aims to sustainably support early-career researchers in business law and related fields. By awarding scholarships, competitions, and grants, it enhances the quality and appeal of education in legal, economic, and tax advisory professions, thereby promoting professional exchange and scientific progress.

Target groups

Funding is provided to students, doctoral candidates, and young researchers in the field of business law as well as related disciplines. The target group particularly includes participants in diploma and doctoral theses who are supported through scholarships, competitions, and grants for printing or travel expenses during their phase of academic qualification.