Master Craftsman Bonus in Skilled Trades Open
The Master Craftsman Bonus in Skilled Trades is an initiative of the State of Lower Saxony that recognizes the successful completion of the master craftsman examination in skilled trades with a premium of €4,000. It aims to make the master craftsman title more attractive and highlight the equivalence of vocational and academic education. This one-time financial recognition supports qualified master craftsmen and craftswomen with a connection to Lower Saxony.
Who is Funded: Master Craftsman Bonus in Skilled Trades Lower Saxony
The Master Craftsman Bonus in Skilled Trades is aimed at qualified master craftsmen and master craftswomen who have successfully passed their examination in Lower Saxony or can prove their primary residence or a social security-eligible employment there. The goal is to make the master craftsman title more attractive and strengthen vocational education.
What is Funded: Support for the Master Craftsman Examination
The program promotes the passing of the master craftsman examination in skilled trades through a one-time bonus. This is not a project funding with specific cost categories, but rather a recognition of the acquired qualification.
Type and Scope of Funding: Master Craftsman Bonus Details
Funding is provided in the form of a one-time bonus of €4,000, granted as an ex gratia payment without a legal claim. Payment is made directly to the eligible master craftsmen and master craftswomen.
Conditions and Requirements: Funding Guidelines
Clear conditions apply to the Master Craftsman Bonus regarding the examination date, residence or place of employment in Lower Saxony, and the one-time receipt of the bonus. The grant is a voluntary payment without a legal claim.
Application Procedure: How to Apply for the Master Craftsman Bonus
The application for the Master Craftsman Bonus is submitted online via the customer portal of the Investment and Promotional Bank of Lower Saxony (NBank). The necessary proofs must be submitted here.
Legal Basis: Foundations of the Master Craftsman Bonus
The Master Craftsman Bonus in Skilled Trades is based on a specific guideline from the Lower Saxony Ministry for Economic Affairs, Transport, Building and Digitalization, which precisely defines its purpose, subject matter, and conditions.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
€4,000
Open Until:
31.12.2026
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Lower Saxony (Germany)
Sectors:
Other
Beneficiaries:
Master Craftsmen and Master Craftswomen in Skilled Trades
Funding Stages:
Other
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Lower Saxony Ministry for Economic Affairs, Transport, Building and Digitalization
Managed By: Investment and Promotional Bank of Lower Saxony (NBank)