Building leadership in trade
Our education initiatives, tools and open-source content help trade students, educators and professionals worldwide to develop, teach and implement pragmatic solutions to lead the next stage of sustainable global trade.
Why do we work to advance trade education? Hinrich Foundation Chairman, Merle Hinrich, explains in this short video.
Global trade has been an essential contributor to economic development. That is why we focus our philanthropy on global trade education.
For Students
We offer a suite of free tools and resources for students to start or advance their careers in global trade:
For Educators
We offer free resources to educators teaching international trade and business:
Hinrich Foundation Guide to Master's in International Business and Trade
The Hinrich Foundation Guide to Master’s in International Business and Trade (Hinrich Foundation Guide) outlines the essential criteria you should seek from exemplary master’s programs in international business and trade. Programs aligned with the Hinrich Foundation Guide provide the education you need to develop the skills and knowledge global trade employers require. It also 20 exemplars, key questions to ask when evaluating programs as well as trade resources for your study and career.
Alumni
The Hinrich Foundation Alumni Association (HFAA) is a growing community of professionals who have received Global Trade Leader scholarships from the Hinrich Foundation. They are committed to applying their passion and influence to advance sustainable trade.
Through the HFAA, our alumni stay connected, learn and develop professionally so that they can lead their sectors and improve our global community.
Trade education white paper
For insight on how to best educate the next generation of global trade professionals, read Recognizing and Advancing Outcomes in Global Trade Education.
Global Trade Leader scholarship recipients
