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Scholarships and cultural funding: Weimar supports young talents!
In 2026, Weimar will award scholarships for young talents in art and sport. Applications possible until August 31, 2025.
Scholarships and cultural funding: Weimar supports young talents!
The anticipation of the cultural and sporting talents of tomorrow is clearly noticeable in Weimar. The Sparkasse Foundation Weimar – Weimarer Land announced today that scholarships for young people will be awarded next year. From 2026, talented children and young people up to the age of 18 will have the opportunity to apply for financial support. The funding amount can be up to1,800 eurosper scholarship holder and is designed to last one year. Anyone who lives in Weimar or the Weimarer Land district and is active in areas such as sports, music, literature or art should do so byAugust 31, 2025submit his application. Since 2011, a total of84 scholarshipsin the amount of over148,000 eurosforgive.
What can be said in terms of infrastructure? The Bicycle climate test 2024 The ADFC confirms that Weimar does not do particularly well when it comes to cycling friendliness. With space61 out of 113Cities of similar size still have a lot of catching up to do. The cyclists are anything but satisfied, especially when it comes to coexistence in traffic, the construction site management and the width of the cycle paths. Nevertheless, there are also positive developments: the opening of one-way streets and the quick accessibility of numerous destinations were praised. Around took part in the survey213,000 cyclistsparticipated nationwide, including140 from Weimar.
Municipal heat planning and cultural support
Another exciting topic that concerns Weimar is: municipal heat planning. OnJune 24thAn information event will take place in the Parkschule auditorium at 6:00 p.m. The aim of the planning is a climate-friendly and future-proof heat supply that combines renewable heat and energy efficiency. The aim is to inquire about suitable types of heat supply for different urban areas.
The cultural dynamism in Weimar is also reflected in the city's support of innovative projects. With Project funding Weimar would like to promote activities that contribute to urban development. Institutions, associations and concepts without commercial aspects are supported, with particular attention being paid to projects by and for young people. Support of this type is ideal for creative minds who want to make a difference.
Education and culture for the little ones
The Weimar Classic Foundation is also committed: with the introduction of five new onesPixi booksfor children aged 3 and over, little readers are introduced to the world of their museums, including the Haus am Horn, the Wittumspalais and the Nietzsche Archive. These books, which have been around for 70 years, aim to make reading enjoyable for children and give them their first insight into museum work.
Another highlight of the foundation is youFellowship program, which promotes scientific and artistic projects. Scholarship holders can benefit from a residency scholarship lasting several months and are invited to all Klassik Foundation events. The next application deadline is untilJuly 31, 2025, the requirements are clearly defined, from the projects to the application documents.
Weimar currently finds itself in an exciting area of tension between supporting the young generation and the further development of its cultural landscape. Let’s stay excited to see what the coming months will bring!