OpenFieldMeissen Pro Civitate Public Sector Excellence and Innovation Award
Honorary award conferred upon outstanding graduating civil service candidates whose final thesis demonstrates exceptional practical innovation in public administration.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Graduating candidate with top thesis grade ('sehr gut') in administrative or judicial science
- English language proficiency
- German proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Diplom thesis demonstrating practical innovation in Saxon municipal governance
- Recommendation letters
- Nomination by academic thesis supervisor
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 1,500 EUR one-time award and commendation by the Saxon State Minister of the Interior
- Application fee
- 0 EUR
- Tuition / joining costs
- Direct monetary grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 30, 2027 (Awarded at Graduation Ceremony)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Academy of Public Administration and Judiciary Meissen documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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