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main content start, Franz Hecker Scholarship Kreissparkasse Bersenbrück Funding type Scholarship/Residency Who is eligible to apply? (non-commercial) Artist or cultural worker Sectors Fine Arts Deadline Oct. 30, 2026 Project start April 1, 2027 Funding/Financing amount 5.000 - 10.000€ Kreissparkasse Bersenbrück Lindenstraße 449593 Bersenbrück, Deutschland Contact person Eckhard Droste Abteilungsleiter Marketing Tel.: +49 (0)5439 63 40843 E-mail: [email protected] View program Apply here Consultation In need of further advice and support? Get help here: Cultural Funding Consultation Program description As part of the Franz Hecker Scholarship, the Kreissparkasse Bersenbrück offers young artists working in the visual arts (painting, sculpture, graphic arts, and photography) the opportunity to pursue their artistic work for a period of three months without significant financial burden. The scholarship is named after Franz Hecker (1870–1944), a painter and graphic artist born in Bersenbrück, who was artistically active in Osnabrück and the Osnabrück region throughout his life. The scholarship is endowed with a total of €10,000. In exchange, the scholarship recipient is expected to spend most of their time during the three-month scholarship period in the vicinity of the Hasemühle in Bersenbrück (Osnabrück district) and to engage in artistic work. First put into operation in 1293 as the monastery mill of the former Cistercian convent in Bersenbrück, the Hasemühle has undergone a long and fascinating evolution since then. Today, the Hasemühle is used to generate electricity and, in particular, as a venue for events and exhibitions. Accommodations are provided in the granny flat across the street. The costs associated with the residency are to be covered by the fellow. Institution Kreissparkasse Bersenbrück Kreissparkasse Bersenbrück has been assuming social responsibility for generations. It does so not only through its charitable foundation but also by awarding the Franz Hecker Scholarship. Funding period The scholarship lasts three months between April and October 2027. Funding criteria Visual artists (painting, sculpture, graphic arts, and photography) who are residents of or hold a residence permit in the Federal Republic of Germany are eligible to apply. The award recipients agree to present the artistic works created during their study visit in the exhibition spaces of the Kreissparkasse Bersenbrück at the end of the fellowship or at a mutually agreed-upon time. Additional conditions The age limit is 35. Application type Online form Application procedure/documents Applicants for the Franz Hecker Scholarship should submit the following documents: A tabular resume detailing their artistic education and professional experience to date. A list of previous fellowships, awards, and exhibitions (including participations). (Any) publications or newspaper reviews. To assess artistic qualifications, works must be submitted in the form of reproductions (photos, slides, catalog). A proposal outlining the artistic activities planned during the fellowship is requested. Applications must be submitted via the online form. Jury/Decision-making body A jury of experts decides on the awarding of the scholarship. Funding source of the institution company Last update 19. August 2026 Source https://ksk-bersenbrueck.helixjobs.com/_/jobad?prj=100231P48