Funding by the Benno Kittl Foundation (Scholarships/Grants for Young Talents)
The Benno Kittl Foundation supports talented, financially disadvantaged young people (pupils, students, trainees) with grants for tuition fees, course costs, and travel expenses in the fields of music, sports, languages, natural sciences, art, culture, theater, and dance.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for talented but financially disadvantaged young people to enable them to contribute their creativity and skills to society in the long term through financial assistance for education and training measures.
Eligible expenses
- Tuition fees
- Course costs
- Travel cost subsidies
Non-eligible expenses
- Material costs (e.g., musical instruments, sports equipment)
- Living expenses (e.g., pocket money, insurance)
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Talent in a supported field with proof (letter of recommendation, certificates, competition results)
- Permanent residence in Germany or Austria
- Pupil, student, or trainee up to 26 years old
- No simultaneous funding from other foundations/associations
Documents required for application
- Letter of recommendation or proof of performance
- Proof of family income
- Sworn affidavit regarding financial situation
- Consent form for data usage
- Participation certificate/proof of funded measures
Evaluation criteria
- Proof of talent and achievement
- Financial need
- Contribution to the foundation's purpose
Description
The Benno Kittl Foundation provides nationwide support in Germany and Austria to talented but financially disadvantaged pupils, students, and trainees up to the age of 26. Grants are awarded in the fields of music, sports, languages, natural sciences, art, culture, theater, and dance for tuition fees, course costs, and travel expenses for a duration of up to 12 months. The goal is the sustainable development of creative and professional potentials so that the beneficiaries can contribute their special abilities to society in the long term. An extension beyond the 12-month period is possible upon re-evaluation.
Applications can be submitted continuously, provided there is a permanent residence in Germany or Austria and no simultaneous funding from other foundations/associations. In addition to proof of exceptional talent – for example, through letters of recommendation, certificates, or competition results – the following documents are required: proof of family income, a sworn statement regarding personal financial situation, consent for data usage, as well as participation certificates for funded measures. Allocation is based on the criteria of talent, financial need, and contribution to the foundation’s purpose. Further details on the funding guidelines and the digital application process can be found on the Benno Kittl Foundation’s website.
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