Professor Jaap Spronk was a gifted educator whose influence reached far beyond the classroom. Over more than three decades at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM), and through his work with institutions worldwide, he inspired generations of students, colleagues and fellow academics with his passion for finance, learning, and mentorship.
Jaap believed deeply in the value of sharing knowledge and opening doors for others. The Jaap Spronk Memorial Fund honours that belief. It makes sure that his dedication to education continues to inspire the futures of RSM students for years to come.
The Jaap Spronk Memorial Fund honours Jaap's legacy by enabling two annual prizes that encourage international perspectives, rigorous research, and passion in the field. Here's how the memorial fund works:
This supports those students who could not otherwise step outside of the Netherlands or their home country to see business and the world from a new angle.
This prize rewards and encourages those students who can continue in this basis, balancing knowledge and passion in exceptional theses.
Jaap’s fundamental wish was to spread knowledge. This fund will continue his passions of opening doors to educational opportunities across the globe.
Marno Verbeek, Chair, Department of Finance
Education is about more than mastering theory; it’s about giving talented students the chance to extend their horizons and test themselves in the world. The Jaap Spronk Memorial Fund makes this possible. From supporting international exchanges to recognising excellence in finance research.
Every contribution, large or small, helps unlock opportunities that shape students’ futures and extend Jaap’s lifelong commitment to knowledge. By supporting this fund, you’re not only honouring his legacy, you’re helping the next generation of RSM graduates by preparing them to make their mark on business and society.
Alumni Relations Manager