Your application step by step

The documents you need for your application

1. Completed online application form. (see below)
   
   
2. a PDF including the following documents:

• A covering letter explaining (max. one page):
      a)   The reasons for applying
      b)   Describing, in particular, the applicant's personal circumstances
      c)   Where do you see societal challenges and how do you advocate for improvement?
• A copy of the degree diploma and the Transcript of Records relating to the bachelor's degree or evidence relating to the degree programme. Applications which do not provide insight into grades cannot be taken into consideration. If you already have a master's degree, please enclose a copy of your master's degree documents and the Transcript of Records in addition to the documents mentioned above.
• Two recommendations from professors at the institution at which the bachelor's degree was gained.
• Applications for a grant should be submitted alongside evidence of acceptance into a master's degree programme and an enrolment confirmation for the Spring Semester 2025 at a Swiss university of applied sciences and arts.
• In the case of a foreign diploma: translation in German, French, Italian or English. 

Please note (regarding the submission deadline): only applications that are complete and submitted on time (by midnight) will be taken into consideration. The administration can be reached for questions by e-mail until 17.00 p.m. Therefore we advise you to submit your application in good time of the deadline.

Important information regarding the online application form:

• We prefer you merging and submitting all documents in one PDF (max. 8 MB).
• You do have the option though of uploading your documents in the form individually (max. 2 MB/document, max. 8MB in total).
• If the maximum size is exceeded, you will be notified (error message). Reduce the size of the document(s) and reload the file(s). Please check whether all documents have been uploaded before sending your application.
• Please note that if you enter the captcha code incorrectly, all uploaded documents are deleted and must be re-uploaded before you can submit your application.
• If you submit your application without attachments, your application is considered to be incomplete.
• The successful submission of your application will be confirmed to you by e-mail.
• Direct applications via e-mail cannot be considered.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Please check before sending if all your documents have been uploaded!

After you have submitted your documents, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive it, please contact us.

Conditions (Footnote 1)

• The master's degree programme must be pursued purposefully and with above-average motivation.
• Reference must be made to the Hirschmann grant in the event of awards or prizes received during the period of study or upon qualification.
• The Hirschmann Foundation must be notified of any termination of, or break in, studies.
• Participation in Hirschmann Foundation events for grant holders and publication of the grants on the foundation’s website.