Jena, 16.04.2026. The Studierendenwerk Thüringen is providing financial support to committed students: A significantly increased funding budget of 30,000 euros per half-year will be available for cultural, sporting, and intercultural projects in the future.
- Sponsor: Studierendenwerk Thüringen
- Target Group: Students at Thuringian colleges and universities
- Funding Volume: up to 5,000 euros per project application (Total budget: 30,000 euros per half-year)
- Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
- Implementation Period: July to December 2026
- Get Involved: Student jury members wanted starting April 27, 2026
High Demand Leads to Budget Increase
In recent semesters, the Studierendenwerk has recorded a steadily growing interest in financial support for student projects. To meet this high demand, the funding pool has now been increased. The funded projects must be organized on a voluntary basis during free time and must have a cultural, sporting, or intercultural background.
Student Jury Decides on Allocation
After the application deadline on May 31, 2026, a special jury will review the submitted concepts and decide on the allocation of grants. Outstanding projects can be awarded up to 5,000 euros. To optimally integrate the perspective of the student body into the decision-making process, interested students are also being sought as members for this jury starting April 27.
With the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität and the Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule, Jena is a classic student city. A significant portion of the population is enrolled at one of the higher education institutions. Financial support from the Studierendenwerk Thüringen plays a central role in maintaining the vibrant cultural and leisure activities beyond the lecture halls. Voluntary engagement strengthens cohesion on campus and enriches the entire urban life – from theater groups and music projects to sports tournaments and intercultural encounter festivals.
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Students can submit funding applications
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