Funding of the Manfred Fischer Foundation of the Westphalian Merchants' Guild
Funding opportunities for trainees, students, and graduates in the commercial and economic sciences sector in Westphalia/Greater Dortmund area – e.g., coverage of tuition and school fees, scholarship contributions, grants for stays abroad; support for initiatives and publications also possible.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Promotion of vocational training in the commercial and economic sciences sector through support of training and study programs as well as the development of entrepreneurial thinking and actions with social responsibility, particularly for young people and young adults residing or studying in Westphalia/Greater Dortmund area.
Eligible expenses
- Tuition and school fees
- Living and study expenses
- Travel, accommodation, and study expenses abroad
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Non-profit Organizations
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Place of residence or study in Westphalia or the Dortmund metropolitan area
- Proof of above-average qualifications or willingness to perform
Documents required for application
- Personal data
- Curriculum vitae
- Copies of previous degrees or work certificates
- Information on languages
- Private interests
- Study and career goals
- Financial circumstances
- References (if available)
Description
Since 2004, the Manfred Fischer Foundation of the Westphalian Merchants' Guild has supported trainees, students, and graduates in the commercial and economic sciences sectors with residence or place of study in Westphalia, especially in the greater Dortmund area. Funding is provided for tuition and school fees, contributions to living and study expenses, as well as grants for stays abroad. Additionally, non-profit organizations and institutes can receive funds for initiatives and publications related to commercial vocational training. A prerequisite for funding is proof of above-average grades or a strong commitment to performance. Awards are made as grants, with no fixed application deadline – applications are accepted year-round.
Interested parties can submit their documents including personal data, CV, copies of previous certificates or work references, information on language skills, private interests, as well as study and career goals. Additionally, information on financial circumstances and, if applicable, references are required. Selection is made by the foundation board together with the advisory council; there is no legal entitlement to funding. Upon acceptance of the support, scholarship recipients commit to reporting on their academic progress biannually. This program promotes not only financial relief but also the development of entrepreneurial thinking with social responsibility – an ideal step for the development of personal resources and the strengthening of future leaders.
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