Vocational Training for Change

The Eberhard Schöck Foundation is a private, not-for-profit foundation. It was founded in 1992 and primarily works in an operative capacity. The core of the foundation’s work is the promotion of skilled trades – especially in Central and Eastern Europe. A second area of focus is advancing the German language at home and abroad. In addition, the foundation gives out various prizes and awards.

Vocational Training for Change

The Eberhard Schöck Foundation is a private, not-for-profit foundation. It was founded in 1992 and primarily works in an operative capacity. The core of the foundation’s work is the promotion of skilled trades – especially in Central and Eastern Europe. A second area of focus is advancing the German language at home and abroad. In addition, the foundation gives out various prizes and awards.

All projects of the foundation in the Russian Federation have been suspended as of 24.02.2022 due to the war of aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine.
Reconciliation and understanding between Germans and Russians remains our long-term goal.

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Learn more about our founder, our work and our organization and read our annual report.

We are active in Eastern Europe and Germany. Find out more about our projects in specific countries.

We reward outstanding achievements in the skilled trades, in research and in language.

Obituary

With great sorrow we bid farewell to

Dr. Jürgen D. Wickert
Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors

1944–2026

Dr. Jürgen D. Wickert served as an advisor even before the establishment of the Eberhard Schöck Foundation and had been a member of the Board since its founding in 1993 until today.

With his vast experience, expertise, and commitment, he significantly shaped, developed, and advanced the Foundation. His passing is a great loss for the Eberhard Schöck Foundation and for all who knew him and had the privilege of working with him.

We will always honor the memory of Dr. Jürgen D. Wickert. What he has done for our Foundation will never be forgotten.

Our deepest sympathy goes to his family.