The Hanze University Foundation supports institutions and individuals that focus on vocational training in the developing countries where Hanze UAS is active.
Activities eligible for financial support must demand driven are. This means that there must be a concrete request from a developing country and that the project proposal must be submitted by the receiving institution or individual from the developing country. A successful grant application must meet a number of criteria, see project application form institutes or individuals.
Naturally, the primary requirement for all projects and activities is that funds must benefit the receiving party. This means that travel, accommodation and salary costs of employees and students of Hanze University of Applied Sciences cannot be reimbursed by the Hanze University Foundation.
Institutions can apply for funds if the following main criteria will be met:
- Related to vocational or professional education
- Specific defined project objectives
- Clearly described application, including the expected results, budget and planning
- demand driven
- Reliable recipient's organisation
- Guaranteed sustainability in project result
- And further criteria which can be of influence:
- In geographical region where Hanze University Groningen is active
- Related to study programs offered by Hanze University Groningen
- Participation of other sponsors in project
- Related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Individuals can apply for a scholarship if the following main criteria will be met:
- Related to vocational or professional education
- Specific defined study objectives (eg degree, duration of study programme, etc)
- Clearly described application, including the expected study results, budget and planning
- Own financial contribution to required budget
- Clearly described position to be strived for
- Clearly described job market situation
- Letter of admission from a reliable educational institution
- Positive recommendation from a Hanze University Groningen contact person or employee
- Future contribution toward community or Foundation, in kind or finances
- In geographical region where Hanze University Groningen is active