The Caspar David Friedrich Scholarship 2027 provides €1,500 per month for up to one year to exceptional art graduates in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, with an original artistic project. Applicants must have an eligible artistic qualification from the region and demonstrate how their project will advance artistic expression; it is not meant for those starting an art degree.
Application Deadline:
Applications are accepted annually from 1 January to 28 February. Funding begins on 1 May of the respective year.
Tell Me About The Award:
The Caspar David Friedrich Scholarship is a prestigious artistic development scholarship awarded annually by Hochschule Wismar, together with the University of Music and Theatre Rostock (hmt Rostock) and the University of Greifswald’s Caspar David Friedrich Institute. The scholarship supports outstanding artistic development projects that contribute significantly to the advancement of artistic forms and modes of expression.
Which Fields are Eligible?
The scholarship is intended for artistic development projects in the visual arts and related artistic disciplines. Applicants must propose a project that is expected to make an important contribution to the further development of artistic forms and means of expression.
Type:
Artistic Development Scholarship.
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Hold an artistic degree from an art academy or a comparable degree programme in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany.
- Demonstrate well-above-average academic and examination results.
- Propose an outstanding artistic development project.
- Meet all supervision and project requirements of the host institution.
How are Applicants Selected?
Applicants are assessed based on:
- Academic and artistic excellence.
- Quality and originality of the proposed artistic project.
- Potential contribution of the project to artistic development and expression.
- Compliance with the scholarship requirements and funding regulations.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
The scholarship announcement does not specify nationality restrictions. Eligibility is primarily based on holding a qualifying artistic degree from an eligible institution in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania rather than nationality.
Where will the Award be Taken?
Germany, primarily through:
- Hochschule Wismar
- University of Music and Theatre Rostock (hmt Rostock)
- University of Greifswald (Caspar David Friedrich Institute)
How Many Awards?
One scholarship is awarded annually by each participating institution, subject to the availability of state funding.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
The scholarship provides:
- €1,500 per month basic scholarship funding.
- €150 monthly family allowance for the first child.
- €100 monthly family allowance for each additional child.
How Long Will the Award Last?
The funding period is for a maximum of one year (12 months).
How to Apply:
- Confirm that your artistic degree meets the eligibility requirements.
- Download and review the official application documents and guidelines.
- Prepare your artistic development project proposal.
- Gather all required supporting documents and supervision confirmations.
- Submit the completed application to the Faculty of Architecture and Design administration within the application period.
Applicants should also ensure that:
- The project is not already funded by another public or private organisation.
- They are not receiving funding for a parallel artistic or doctoral project.
- Any employment activities remain within the permitted limits under the funding regulations.
