Roland Berger Stiftung

What Roland Berger Stiftung does

Roland Berger Stiftung is a legally capable public foundation (rechtsfähige Stiftung des bürgerlichen Rechts) headquartered in Munich at Lehrer-Wirth-Straße 4, founded in 2008 by Prof. Dr. h.c. Roland Berger. The foundation addresses educational inequality in Germany through its flagship Deutsches Schülerstipendium (German Student Scholarship), which provides individualized academic and personal support to talented and motivated students from disadvantaged backgrounds, beginning in second grade and continuing through Abitur (German university entrance qualification). The organization operates a community-driven delivery model anchored by more than 100 partner schools across Germany, more than 100 active volunteer mentors, and an alumni network exceeding 600 former scholarship recipients. Governance is provided by a three-member Executive Board (Vorstand) overseen by a Kuratorium (Board of Trustees) chaired by Roland Berger, with named members including Prof. Wolfgang Reitzle, Prof. Ann-Kristin Achleitner, and Dr. Jürgen Hambrecht.

The foundation's service portfolio is structured around several specialized scholarship tracks and supplementary modules. Core programs include the Münchner Kindl Stipendium (Munich elementary scholarships, with 35 scholarships across 8 partner schools), Ippen Grundschulstipendien (elementary school scholarships), and the Else Kröner Fellowship for medical-interested students operated with EKFZ at TU Dresden. Supplementary offerings encompass Ferienakademien (holiday academies at 10+ locations), Leseprofis and Matheprofis competitions, KI-Seminare (AI literacy seminars at TUM and Zeppelin Universität), international student exchanges via AFS and YFU, English-language immersion, the "klasse!" pilot project with Ein Herz für Kinder and TU Dortmund, and university partnerships with Zeppelin Universität and Universität Duisburg-Essen.

The foundation is a donor-funded non-profit and generates no fee-based revenue. Operating capital is sourced from the founder's endowment and ongoing donations from a broad roster of corporate and family foundations, including Volkswagen Belegschaftsstiftung, RAG-Stiftung, BASF, TRUMPF, Dietmar Hopp Stiftung, Ippen Stiftung, Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung, Ammann Foundation, Vector Stiftung, Arvantis Social Foundation, Hector Stiftung II, Bürkle-Stiftung, and Ein Herz für Kinder. The foundation does not charge scholarship recipients; beneficiaries receive mentorship, academic enrichment, holiday academies, language travel, university preparation, AI literacy training, and alumni network membership at no cost. The organization does not develop or sell proprietary technology products; digital tools such as ChatGPT and AI image generation are deployed for educational purposes within its programming rather than as commercial offerings.

Name

Roland Berger Stiftung

Legal name

Roland Berger Stiftung

Website

https://rolandbergerstiftung.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Roland Berger Stiftung is a German charitable foundation founded in 2008 that runs the Deutsches Schülerstipendium, providing individualized mentorship, academic enrichment, and educational programs to talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds from elementary school through Abitur across Germany.

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Product category

Educational Scholarship & Mentorship Programs

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Educational scholarships
• Student mentorship programs
• Educational equity initiatives
• Talent development support
• Charitable foundation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirchheim Bei München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation Endowment and Donations: Roland Berger Stiftung is a civil-law public foundation funded primarily by founder Prof. Dr. h.c. Roland Berger's endowment and ongoing donations from corporate foundations (Volkswagen Belegschaftsstiftung, RAG-Stiftung, BASF, TRUMPF, Dietmar Hopp Stiftung, and others). The foundation does not charge scholarship recipients; funding flows from donors to students.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Roland Berger Stiftung is a German charitable public foundation that operates the Deutsches Schülerstipendium, an individualized scholarship and mentorship program for talented students from socially disadvantaged families, supporting them from second grade through Abitur. It complements the core scholarship with holiday academies, language immersion programs, international exchanges, AI literacy seminars, reading/math competitions, and an alumni network, all provided at no cost to recipients.

Product overview

The Roland Berger Stiftung operates a comprehensive educational scholarship ecosystem consisting of the core Deutsches Schülerstipendium program as its primary offering, supplemented by specialized sub-programs including the Münchner Kindl Stipendium and Ippen Grundschulstipendien for elementary school children. The Else Kröner Fellowship provides exclusive medical preparation for aspiring healthcare professionals. Core program modules include Ferienakademien (holiday academies), Leseprofis and Matheprofis (reading and math competitions), KI-Seminare (AI literacy seminars), a Mentorenprogramm (mentorship program), Auslandsaufenthalte (international exchange), and Sprachferien (language holidays). The Alumni-Netzwerk extends support beyond graduation, creating a comprehensive lifecycle from elementary school through career development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Deutsches Schülerstipendium An individual scholarship program supporting gifted and motivated students from second grade through graduation (typically Abitur), providing mentorship, educational activities, and comprehensive support services for talented children from socially disadvantaged families in Germany.
• Münchner Kindl Stipendium A specialized elementary school scholarship program in Munich supporting talented children aged 6-10 whose parents cannot provide adequate support, featuring individual mentorship and a weekly school workshop at 8 partner schools. Currently supports 35 scholarships.
• Else Kröner Fellowship An exclusive medical fellowship program preparing scholarship recipients interested in medicine for medical studies or healthcare training, featuring summer schools, skills labs, VR therapy training, robotic surgery exposure, and AI in medicine workshops.
• Ippen Grundschulstipendien Elementary school scholarships for talented children in Hessen, NRW, and Lower Saxony regions, supported by the Ippen Foundation, providing educational and developmental opportunities for children with challenging starting conditions.
• Mentorenprogramm A volunteer mentorship program connecting scholarship recipients with over 100 active volunteer mentors who provide guidance, support, and enrichment activities throughout the student's educational journey.
• Alumni-Netzwerk A growing alumni network of over 600 former scholarship recipients providing continued support, events, workshops, and community connections after graduation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 alumni network members as of 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Technische Universität München (TUM)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Three-year research model cooperation for AI education of socially disadvantaged children and youth. The partnership develops AI-powered tools to individually support scholarship recipients. Includes AI seminars for elementary and secondary students at TUM's Human-Centered Technologies for Learning department under Prof. Enkelejda Kasneci.
• Else Kröner-Fresenius-Zentrum für Digitale Gesundheit (EKFZ)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024EKFZ at TU Dresden hosts annual Summer Schools for Else Kröner Fellows on medical technology topics. The partnership provides cutting-edge medical education including VR therapy, robotic surgery (Da Vinci), and AI in medicine.
• AFS Interkulturelle BegegnungencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFS is one of two recognized nonprofit organizations cooperating with the foundation for scholarship student exchange programs abroad. Students spend several months during school year in foreign countries (e.g., Costa Rica, Finland) with AFS hosting families and schools.
• YFU DeutschlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYFU (Youth For Understanding) is the second recognized nonprofit organization partnering with the foundation for student exchange programs, providing cultural immersion opportunities for scholarship recipients.
• Partnership International e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership International organizes summer language programs in England (Plymouth) for scholarship recipients. Students live with host families and attend language courses while exploring cultural sites.
• Zeppelin Universität FriedrichshafencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo-day AI seminars for scholarship recipients at Zeppelin Universität. High-profile speakers including Prof. Jan Söffner (Cultural Theory) and Prof. Matthias Weiß (Innovation Management) provide interdisciplinary perspectives on AI ethics and creativity.
• Universität Duisburg-Essen (Skillslab)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical skills training for Else Kröner Fellows including blood pressure measurement, blood withdrawal, ultrasound, basic life support, suture courses, and airway management workshops.
• Outward Bound DeutschlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdventure education organization providing experiential learning programs at Adlerhorst center near Neuschwanstein castle. Outward Bound facilitates holiday academies with outdoor activities including rope courses, hiking, and raft building.
• Medieninstitut für Forschung und Praxis (JFF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFF conducts media education seminars for scholarship recipients, including podcast production workshops teaching media literacy and critical thinking about media consumption.
• Young Entrepreneurship Hub (YEH)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerYEH provides startup expertise for the 'Werde Macher/-in von morgen' entrepreneur competition, coaching scholarship recipients on business model development and pitch presentation.
• Bright&BoldcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStartup consulting firm co-facilitating the entrepreneur competition with workshops on innovation, market analysis, and business planning.
• Institut für Schulentwicklungsforschung der TU DortmundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific monitoring of the 'klasse!' pilot project under Prof. Dr. Nele McElvany, researching support needs for children from extremely socially disadvantaged backgrounds.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gemeinnützige Hertie-Stiftung: Large German foundation running education-focused initiatives including the START scholarship program for talented youth. Comparable as a peer foundation operating scholarship and educational equity programs across Germany.
• Joachim Herz Stiftung: German foundation focused on education, science, and economic understanding with major programs supporting disadvantaged students and STEM education. Operates comparable scholarship and school partnership models in Germany.
• Deutsche Kinder- und Jugendstiftung (DKJS): Major German foundation focused on educational equity and youth development, supporting disadvantaged children and schools through programs, networks, and partnerships. Operates similar ecosystem of school partnerships and program-driven interventions.
• Dietmar Hopp Stiftung: Major German foundation funding educational equity, youth, and social programs. Active financial partner of Roland Berger Stiftung; comparable in scale, mission focus on youth education, and corporate-foundation funding model.
• Stiftung Bildung: German foundation supporting educational equity through child- and youth-centered programs and school partnerships. Operates comparable grassroots model focused on disadvantaged learners across Germany.
• Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung: German medical-focused foundation funding the Else Kröner Fellowship as a flagship program with Roland Berger Stiftung. Direct peer in providing medical-track preparation and healthcare talent development for disadvantaged youth.
• START-Stiftung: German foundation supporting talented students from migrant backgrounds through scholarships, mentoring, and educational programs. Direct comparable in mission, target population (high-potential disadvantaged youth), and lifecycle scholarship model.

Broad incumbents

• Bertelsmann Stiftung: One of Germany's largest foundations, with significant programs in education and social mobility. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the educational-equity foundation space, though operating at much larger scale across multiple cause areas.
• Vodafone Stiftung Deutschland: Corporate-affiliated German foundation funding education and integration programs. Comparable as a corporate-foundation peer supporting educational equity, though with broader thematic scope.

Emerging players

• AFS Interkulturelle Begegnungen: German nonprofit running intercultural student exchange programs. Active partner of Roland Berger Stiftung for international exchanges (Finland, Costa Rica); comparable as an education-focused nonprofit working with disadvantaged student populations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/rolandbergerstiftung

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