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German School Award 2027

01/31/2027
[Translate to English:] Eine Person steht lächelnd vor einem Whiteboard und erklärt Inhalte während einer Unterrichtssituation.

[Translate to English:] Foto: ThisisEngineering, Unsplash

The German School Award honors schools that provide high-quality teaching and learning experiences. General education and vocational schools in Germany, as well as German schools abroad, are eligible to apply. During the selection process, a jury reviews the applications, conducts interviews, and visits selected schools on site. The application deadline is January 31, 2027.

What is it about?

The German School Award honors schools that provide high-quality instruction and actively work to improve learning. The evaluation focuses on the quality of instruction.

Who is eligible?

General education and vocational schools—whether public or private—as well as German schools abroad are eligible to apply. Restrictions apply to schools that have previously won the award.

Why is this important?

The award highlights exemplary school practices and supports ongoing school development. Applicant schools can, upon request, receive feedback from the jury and participate in a 15-month development program featuring workshops and exchange opportunities.

Good to know

The competition takes place annually. The 2027 award ceremony is scheduled for September or October in Berlin. The award is sponsored by the Robert Bosch Foundation and the Heidehof Foundation.

Further information:

About the German School Award

Target Audience Schools
Nomination Process Self-nomination and third-party nomination
Prize Money Yes
Prize Fund €100,000 Grand Prize; 5 × €30,000; €5,000 for other nominated schools
Application Deadline Robert Bosch Foundation and Heidehof Foundation
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May 31

NAJU (Naturschutzjugend im NABU)

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[Translate to English:] Ein Kind sitzt mit dem Rücken zur Kamera in einer Wiese mit weißen Gänseblümchen. Die tief stehende Sonne scheint durch die Bäume im Hintergrund.
Aug 16

Bundesministerium für Bildung, Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend (BMBFSFJ)

For the first time, the German Community Award honors projects, initiatives, and organizations that combat loneliness and strengthen social cohesion. Eligible applicants include, among others, civil society initiatives, clubs, associations, as well as municipalities and public institutions. The award is presented in four categories and includes prize money.
[Translate to English:] Grafik zum Deutschen Gemeinsamkeitspreis 2026 auf grün-blauem Farbverlauf. Oben stehen das Logo und der Schriftzug „Deutscher Gemeinsamkeitspreis“. In der Mitte befindet sich ein weißer Kreis mit dem Text „Bis zum 16.08.2026 bewerben!“, flankiert von zwei stilisierten Megafonen. Unten steht die Internetadresse „www.kompetenznetz-einsamkeit.de“.
Jul 31

Gesellschaft für Medienpädagogik (GMK)

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Mar 31

Bezirksamt Reinickendorf von Berlin

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[Translate to English:] Eine erwachsene Person bindet einem Kind auf einem Sportplatz die Schnürsenkel der Fußballschuhe.

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