Thomas Gessmann-Stiftung
About the funder
The Thomas Gessmann Foundation was established in 1998 by Thomas Gessmann and is dedicated to the financial support of highly gifted students in technical and scientific fields at universities in the state of Baden-Württemberg. With an endowment of approximately 20 million euros, it provides scholarships, grants for specialized academic literature, as well as awards, thereby promoting outstanding young talent in engineering and scientific disciplines.
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Mission & Vision
The Thomas Gessmann Foundation aims to financially support talented students in technical and scientific degree programs in Baden-Württemberg and enable them to complete their studies within the standard period of study. Through targeted support and recognition, the foundation seeks to strengthen the innovative capacity of young talents and contribute to securing the future of the technical higher education landscape.
Target groups
Highly gifted female and male students at universities in the state of Baden-Württemberg are supported, who are enrolled in technical or scientific subjects and whose financial resources are insufficient to complete their studies within the standard period of study without assistance.