🇩🇪 Fully Funded Gottfried Böhm Scholarship 2025 in Germany

Applications are now open for the Gottfried Böhm Scholarship 2025, a prestigious, fully funded residency opportunity for architects and urban planners. This year-long program offers selected candidates the chance to live and work in Cologne, Germany, while developing innovative ideas in architecture and urban development.

The scholarship is ideal for those with a bold creative vision and a passion for shaping the future of cities.

About the Gottfried Böhm Scholarship

Endorsed by Mayor Henriette Reker and supported by the Association of Friends and Sponsors of TH Köln (Verein der Freunde und Förderer der TH Köln e.V.), the scholarship is named in honor of the late architect Gottfried Böhm, known for his vision of integrating architecture into its urban context.

Each year, one talented individual is selected to:

• Work on forward-thinking architecture or urban development projects focused on Cologne.
• Receive guidance from a distinguished mentor.
• Collaborate with a panel of experts for regular feedback.
• Present their final work at Cologne City Hall.
• Host a two-week public exhibition at the Spanish Building’s atrium.

This program provides a rare platform to engage with Cologne’s urban landscape and contribute to its future through meaningful design.

What the Scholarship Offers

The Gottfried Böhm Scholarship includes comprehensive support throughout the year-long residency:

• €2,500 monthly stipend for 12 months.
• Free accommodation in Cologne.
• Access to a shared workspace in a central creative hub.
• Mentorship and networking opportunities with leading experts in the field.
• A public exhibition and final presentation to showcase your work.

This isn’t just a financial grant—it’s a chance to influence urban change in one of Germany’s most dynamic cities.

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for the 2025 scholarship, applicants must:

• Be in the postgraduate stage of their studies or professional career.
• Show a deep interest in architecture’s role in urban development.
• Demonstrate creative originality and motivation.
• Be able to develop and present a unique design or planning concept for Cologne.

Whether you’re an architect, urban planner, or urban designer, this program is designed to support professionals with a clear vision for the future of city life.

Program Overview

• Duration: 12 months (full-time residency)
• Location: Cologne, Germany
• Fields of Study: Architecture, Urban Planning, Urban Design
• Host: Friends and Sponsors of TH Köln, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Cologne

Inspired by Gottfried Böhm’s legacy, the program embraces his belief that:

“New buildings should fit naturally into their surroundings.”

This vision serves as the foundation for all project work under the scholarship.

Application Deadline

The final date to submit your application for the Gottfried Böhm Scholarship 2025 is 31 May 2025.

For full details and the application process, visit the official scholarship page at:
https://gb-stipendium.de/application