zis Stiftung für Studienreisen

The zis Foundation for Study Trips is a legally recognized, non-profit foundation under civil law based in Überlingen. Since 1956, it has annually supported around 60 young people aged 16 to 20 from all social and national backgrounds with travel scholarships amounting to 800 euros. The aim is to enable self-directed learning, intercultural encounters, and personal development. With a lean administration, entirely run on a voluntary basis and in cooperation with Schule Schloss Salem, the foundation creates sustainable experiences for young people beyond conventional educational standards.

Our mission is to encourage young people to embark on new journeys and empower them to independently realize their own international projects. Through deliberately modest scholarships and personal mentors, we promote responsibility, initiative, and tolerance. In doing so, we contribute to international understanding and the strengthening of an open, solidaristic society.

The funding programs are aimed at adolescents and young adults aged 16 to 20 who live in Germany and wish to undertake a multi-week, self-organized research or study trip abroad. Applications are possible regardless of academic performance, family background, or nationality. The young people independently develop a personal travel topic and are supported by experienced mentors throughout the entire preparation and follow-up phases.