Scholarships / Educational Loans

As a lender, you directly support candidates in realizing their educational goals. Your support – and the trust that comes with it – provides encouragement and confidence. You help unlock people’s potential and make a tangible contribution to successful and sustainable career development.

At the same time, you play an important role in addressing the shortage of skilled professionals.

Donations

CHF

24.-

IT vocational training per day

CHF

165.-

IT vocational training per week

CHF

4’320.-

IT vocational training per semester

CHF

8’640.-

IT vocational training per year

CHF

34’560.-

Total cost of IT vocational training leading to the Federal VET Diploma in Informatics (EFZ)

Or any amount of your choice. Every contribution is welcome

Scholarships / Donations / Bequests

  • You make a tax-deductible donation to a dedicated fund based on your preferred allocation criteria
  • NextStep IT uses these funds to finance the education, or parts thereof, of suitable candidates.
  • Bequest: You may designate a fixed amount in your will to be transferred to NextStep IT as part of your estate.
  • Your donation is an investment in equal opportunities, workforce development, and social responsibility. You actively help talented individuals gain access to qualified education that they might otherwise not be able to afford, while making a lasting contribution to society and the economy.

Educational Loans

As a lender, you directly support candidates in realizing their educational aspirations. From a list of projects, you can select the educational initiatives that are particularly important to you, allowing you to know exactly whom you are supporting.
With your educational loan, you provide not only financial assistance but also trust and confidence. You strengthen people’s potential and help turn promising career opportunities into reality.

  • You select candidates according to your personal preferences.
  • Educational loans are generally repayable.
  • We conclude the loan agreement on your behalf, including repayment terms and conditions.
  • We conduct an annual review meeting and keep you informed about the candidate’s progress.
  • The fund continuously reallocates repaid capital to support new suitable candidates.

Benefits for Supporters

Invest in Education – Create Real Impact

  • Your contribution enables individuals to take charge of their own future.
  • At the same time, you are choosing a socially responsible investment with lasting societal value.
  • Your trust creates a double benefit: it strengthens motivation and commitment while demonstrably increasing success and graduation rates.
  • Donors contributing more than CHF 2,000 will be acknowledged on our supporters’ page (if desired).
  • Donors contributing more than CHF 500 are entitled to receive assistance with a practical IT issue from IT apprentices or interns:
    https://it-knowledge-factory.ch/js-support-ticket-controlpanel/add-ticket/
  • Donations are tax-deductible

Can We Count on Your Support?

If you have any questions or would like further information, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please feel free to call us or send us an email at welcome@nextstepit.ch.