Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft (sdw) gGmbH

Private foundation

About the funder

The Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft (sdw) gGmbH is an educational foundation of the business community based in Berlin. It was transformed in 2012 from the "Verein Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft e. V." founded in 1994 into a gGmbH and consolidates the operational activities of the joint initiative. The sdw supports young people nationwide in school, university, and career through scholarship and mentoring programs to promote social commitment, initiative, and entrepreneurial thinking. Sponsors and partners include employer associations, companies, donor families, ministries, as well as alumni and private individuals.

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Mission & Vision

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Target groups

The sdw targets high-achieving and committed young people, students, and young professionals from all school and academic disciplines, regardless of their social or ethnic background. Currently, around 4,400 young individuals benefit from scholarship and support programs that accompany them academically, personally, and socially, enabling equal opportunities within the education system.