Applications for Emil Zeuthen Svitzer’s Grant are now open
Every year, Svitzer awards Emil Zeuthen Svitzer’s Grant, formally known as Em. Z. Svitzer’s Grant, to a number of recipients. The grant typically amounts to DKK 10,000 before taxes.
If you are considering applying for the grant, we have gathered some information for you below. Please read it through to understand if you, or someone you know, would potentially qualify for the grant before submitting an application.
What is the purpose of Em. Z. Svitzer’s Grant? The purpose of the grant is to support or reward individuals who are or have been employed in the service of Svitzer Group as well as the widowers or children of these individuals.
Who can more specifically qualify for the grant? Em. Z. Svitzer’s Grant can be awarded to:
- Current Svitzer employees who have made a special effort in terms of safety or showed special courage during active service by which human lives were saved.
- Current or former employees of Svitzer who have suffered an injury in a workplace accident when working for Svitzer and who are in need of financial support.
- Current or former employees’ next of kin, if the current or former Svitzer employee has lost his or her life or suffered an injury when working for Svitzer.
How do I apply for the grant? You can submit your application using this link. Please observe that we will only be reviewing applications submitted between 9 January and 15 February 2025. Applications received after 15 February 2025, and applications submitted through any other channels, will not be considered.
When and how will the recipients of this year’s grant be informed? All recipients of Em. Z. Svitzer’s Grant will be informed directly via e-mail.
When is the grant paid out? All recipients of the grant will receive the funds awarded to them in March 2025. Please note that the grant will be taxed as personal income for any recipients residing in Denmark. All other recipients are expected to handle tax matters related to the grant in their respective home countries themselves.
