Funding has been approved for establishing a novel youth training program.
The city portal of Essen is pleased to announce the "Ehrenamtsstipendium für junge Engagierte", a scholarship aimed at young, committed residents of the city. This scholarship is designed to support and encourage active participation in local clubs, associations, or similar institutions.
For more information and to apply, interested individuals can visit www.our website/ehrenamtsstipendium. The application period ends on 31 October 2025.
Applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria. They must be at least 18 years old and not older than 27 years old in the year 2026. Additionally, they must be in school, vocational training, studying, or doing a voluntary social year in 2026. Importantly, applicants cannot already be receiving other funding such as the Deutschlandstipendium.
The scholarship holders will receive €150 per month for a year. They will also maintain regular contact with the city portal's Citizen Participation and Volunteer Affairs department. This contact will provide opportunities for idea exchange and network expansion.
The city portal's Press and Communications Office can be contacted at presse@our website or by phone at 0201 88-88821. For general inquiries, you can contact the ServiceCenter Essen at +49 201 88-0.
Christine Meyer, a representative from the Citizen Participation and Volunteer Affairs department, can be reached at [email protected] website or by phone at 0201 88-88821. Jakob Schloß, another representative, can be reached at [email protected] website or by phone at 0201 88-88816.
The URL for the city portal's press information is www.our website/presse. The city portal's Press and Communications Office is located at Rathaus, Porscheplatz, 45121 Essen.
Please note that contact details have been updated as of 01.08.2025. The allocation of scholarships will be done through a lottery after the application phase.
We encourage all young, engaged residents of Essen to apply for this exciting opportunity to further their involvement in the community and receive financial support for their efforts.
