Sto-Stiftung
About the funder
The Sto Foundation is a legally capable, non-profit foundation under civil law based in Essen and was established by Sto SE & Co. KGaA on the occasion of its 50th company anniversary. It supports young people in vocational and academic training and further education in the painting and plastering trades as well as in architecture and construction-related engineering sciences. The foundation implements an international support program with competitions, construction projects, scholarships, and seminars. Alongside professional qualification, the personal development of the beneficiaries is paramount, guided by the motto "Conscious Building."
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Target groups
The funding measures are aimed at apprentices and students in the painting and plastering trades (apprentices, journeymen, technicians), students of architecture and construction-related engineering sciences, as well as institutions in the field of architecture. The target group includes talented, committed young professionals who wish to combine practical experience with academic training and have an interest in sustainable building and interdisciplinary teamwork.