Provides financial support contributions from its income (in exceptional cases: from its capital) to financially disadvantaged professionals who have demonstrated exceptional talent and whose personality and sense of responsibility suggest that they will make outstanding contributions to the public good, for their further education, in particular for a course of study; supports and accompanies individuals of integrity throughout their education until completion, who have proven themselves in their professional lives but are unable to bear the costs themselves. In exceptional cases, contributions may be granted to particularly suitable, morally impeccable individuals who are still in training and in need of corresponding means.