OpenFieldSaxon State Civil Service Training Stipend (Anwärterbezüge)
State-guaranteed monthly stipend program providing complete financial independence and civil service health insurance benefits for dual administration students.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- German Abitur or equivalent secondary university entrance qualification with strong marks in German and Mathematics.
- English language proficiency
- Certified German language proficiency at level C1/C2; English proficiency B2 recommended.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable; candidates must pass the Saxon state administrative entrance examination.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement detailing commitment to public service, public ethics, and democratic governance in Germany.
- Recommendation letters
- Two character and academic references from secondary school instructors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full state remuneration: €1,550 monthly gross living stipend across the entire 36-month degree
- Application fee
- Zero application and matriculation fees
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% tuition-free public education funded by the Free State of Saxony
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 01 November 2026 (Central Saxon Civil Service Selection)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Academy of Public Administration of Saxony documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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