OpenFieldVFHS Thuringian State Public Service Merit Grant
Annual graduation prize awarded by the Thuringian Ministry of the Interior to graduating students submitting outstanding practical theses improving municipal workflows.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's thesis grade of 1.3 or higher.
- English language proficiency
- Not required.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Bachelor's thesis copy and academic evaluation reports.
- Recommendation letters
- Thesis advisor nomination.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- One-time academic achievement award of €1,000 for top thesis evaluations
- Application fee
- None
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition-free
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Public Administration documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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