Testimonials
Find out more about the previous scholars and their experiences abroad:
Joanna Affolter
09/2022 - 09/2023
"It’s not just a scholarship; it’s a gateway to fulfilling your aspirations."
Pawan Patel
10/2022 - 10/2023
"I am more focused about life now and also my perspective about living the life has changed quite a lot after spending a lot of time here in Canada."
Felix Trautner
11/2022 - 04/2023
"My everyday experiences there helped me to develop my personality into a more open-minded and culturally aware one."
María Fernanda Pérez Garrido
09/2021 - 02/2022
"Personally, it helped me get out of my shell and become more open to new experiences and people."
Matthias Klimpel
05/2021 - 08/2021
"This journey reminded me that I love this work and I want to pursue PhD studies after graduating from masters."
Jan-Benedikt Weiß
04/2022 – 06/2022
"The loose requirements regarding objectives, location and subject of the stay allow students with uncommon types of stays to get funding."
Esther d'Overschie
08/2019 – 12/2019
"From a professional point of view, I was able to gain a better understanding of how business is done in Asia and specifically in Korea."
Vanessa Petra Marie Leisner
08/2019 – 01/2020
"I wanted to learn from the best and benefit most from this experience."
Tizian Bauer
09/2021 – 06/2022
"I gained my cultural awareness and competencies in a professional and personal way."
Clarissa Zwarg
03/2019 – 08/2019
"Besides supporting me financially, the foundation and SCHOTT were always available for questions and stayed in contact with me."
Melanie Domingues Martins
02/2019 – 06/2019
"By exchanging ideas and habits, I have learned to see many things from a different perspective and that it is worth to try new approaches."
Daniel Wedemeyer
11/2018 – 12/2018
"I used my free time in Berkeley to apply for a Master's thesis with a world-leading research group."
Micheal Stelzig
07/2018
"The HJK Foundation helped me to afford a great experience that I will remember for a very long time."