Yesterday (24 September 2926), a further 15 students received their certificates confirming their selection for the scholarship programme run by the Centre for Efficient High-Temperature Material Conversion (ZeHS). Through this scholarship, the OTTO-RITTER Foundation, as part of the Stifterverband, supports committed and high-achieving students in their later semesters, whilst also creating opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange and joint activities.
In addition to a monthly grant of 208 euros for the duration of a semester, scholarship holders receive additional funding for group activities. In 2024, the funded students used this opportunity, amongst other things, to go on a excursion to the ArcelorMittal steelworks in Eisenhüttenstadt.
The current scholarship holders are also planning joint activities: a field trip to two major industrial sites, the Schwelgern coking plant in Duisburg and the materials manufacturer Covestro in Leverkusen. The scholarship programme thus not only provides financial support but also gives students valuable insights into industrial practice and the opportunity to exchange ideas beyond the boundaries of their own disciplines.
“We are very grateful to the donors for their ongoing support. It brings together students from different disciplines who are conducting academic research into topics related to the ZeHS. The resulting interdisciplinary exchange not only enriches their studies but also opens up new perspectives for personal and academic development,” says Professor Dirk C. Meyer, Academic Spokesperson for the ZeHS.
