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Funding Approved for Crafting Innovative Youth Training Programs

Updated Contact Information as of August 1st: Detailed contact particulars have been modified.

Funding has been allotted by the Commission for the creation of a novel training program targeted...
Funding has been allotted by the Commission for the creation of a novel training program targeted at youth.

Funding Approved for Crafting Innovative Youth Training Programs

City of Essen Announces Scholarship Program for Young Engaged Residents

The City of Essen has announced a new scholarship program called the "Ehrenamtsstipendium für junge Engagierte." This scholarship, offering 15 scholarships of €150 per month for a year, is open to young, committed residents of Essen who meet the eligibility criteria.

The application period for the scholarship runs from July 31, 2025, to October 31, 2025. To be eligible, applicants must be at least 18 years old and not older than 27 in 2026. They must also be active honorary members of an association, federation, or similar institution based in Essen.

Scholarship holders will maintain regular contact with the Citizen Participation and Volunteer Affairs department of the city portal. They will also have the opportunity to network with each other.

Applicants must be in school, vocational training, studying, or doing a voluntary social year in 2026. It is important to note that applicants cannot already be receiving other funding such as the Deutschlandstipendium.

The city portal's website, www.our website, has more information and the registration link. The contact details for the city portal have been updated as of 01.08.2025, and can be found on the website. The service center for Essen can be reached at +49 201 88-0.

The contact persons for the Citizen Participation and Volunteer Affairs department are Jakob Schloß and Christine Meyer, who can be reached via email at [email protected] website and [email protected] website respectively. Their contact numbers are 0201 88-88816 (Jakob Schloß) and 0201 88-88821 (Christine Meyer).

The allocation of scholarships will be done through a lottery after the application phase. The scholarships are for Essen residents only. Interested parties can apply until 31 October 2025.

For more information and updates, you can also contact the city portal's Press and Communications Office at presse@our website. The city portal looks forward to receiving applications from young, engaged Essen residents for the "Ehrenamtsstipendium für junge Engagierte."

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