State of Berlin (Elsa-Neumann-Stipendium, NaFöG)

Partially funded

Elsa-Neumann Scholarship (Berlin), via HfM Berlin

State of Berlin (Elsa-Neumann-Stipendium, NaFöG), Germany

Scholarship overview

The Elsa-Neumann Scholarship funds the development of an artistic project for one year. HfM Berlin's Scholarship Office advises applicants.

Award Information

  • Well above-average qualifications.
  • Completed university studies in an artistic subject within the last three years; each further degree (e.g. master, Konzertexamen) within the last two years.
  • After the award, enrolment at an artistic university in the state of Berlin and supervision by a full-time professor.
  • Individual grant only; no further public grants.
  • 1,350 EUR per month plus 100 EUR monthly allowance.
  • Family allowance: 102.26 EUR for a child, 51.13 EUR per additional child.
  • Possible special allowance for travel expenses.
  • Duration: 1 year.
  • Application deadline: 8 October 2026, 12:00.
  1. Arrange a meeting with the HfM Scholarship Office in good time.
  2. Submit the application online via the congena platform.
  3. If admitted to the competition, give a presentation to the award committee.

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Documents you will need

  • Application form.
  • CV.
  • Diploma copies.
  • Project description and plan.
  • Work schedule, timetable and planned travel.
  • Confidential assessment from the main subject instructor.

How selection works

Candidates admitted to the competition present to the award committee.

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