Care and Health Bonus, Master Bonus and Bonus for Equivalent Qualifications (Bonus), Reimbursement of Examination Fees for German Sign Language Interpreters, Master Prize, and Premium for Nursing Pedagogy

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Who is funded?

The Free State of Bavaria supports private school providers, young professionals, and comparably qualified individuals in the nursing, social, and health sectors with this program. German Sign Language interpreters and aspiring nursing pedagogues can also benefit from the funding. The program aims to strengthen vocational education in Bavaria and secure skilled workers.

What is funded?

The program supports specific training and further qualifications in nursing, health, and social services, as well as professional qualifications at technical schools and academies. No costs beyond the bonuses and grants mentioned in the document are reimbursed.

Type and Extent of Funding

The program exclusively offers grants of variable amounts, which depend on the type of funding (tuition fee waiver, bonus, premium) and class size. There are no fixed project durations, as these are qualification-related bonuses or annual grants for schools.

Conditions and Requirements

The funding is tied to specific requirements for applicants and educational institutions, including residency requirements, successful examination completions, and the voluntary waiver of tuition fees. The program is granted within the limits of available budget funds without a legal entitlement.

Application Procedure

The application procedure varies depending on the type of funding. For schools, the respective governments are responsible, while for individual bonuses, the beneficiaries are identified by the educational institutions and reported to the Bavarian State Office for Schools. Disbursement always takes place via the Bavarian State Office for Schools.

Legal Basis

This funding program is based on an announcement from the Bavarian State Ministry of Education and Culture and is part of a broader guideline for promoting vocational education and securing skilled workers in Bavaria. Implementation is subject to relevant budgetary and school law provisions.