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Last updated: 15.6.2025

The Hamburg Master Premium offers financial recognition for successful graduates of advanced vocational training courses, such as the Master Craftsman examination or similar qualifications (DQR Level 6 and 7). This program by the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg aims to incentivize professional development and secure the supply of skilled workers in business and crafts.

Who is Funded: Target Group and Geographic Coverage of the Master Premium

The Hamburg Master Premium targets graduates of specific advanced vocational training courses who have their main residence or place of employment in Hamburg. The goal is to secure the supply of skilled workers in the region by providing incentives for professional development.

What is Funded: Type of Qualification

The Master Premium promotes the successful completion of specific advanced vocational training courses at DQR Level 6 and 7, primarily Master Craftsman examinations and similar qualifications such as Certified Specialist (Fachwirt) or Certified Technical Business Administrator (Technischer Betriebswirt). The funding is a recognition for the passed examination and supports personal professional development.

Type and Scope of Funding

The Master Premium is granted as a one-time, non-repayable grant of 1,000 Euros. It is a financial recognition for the successful completion of an advanced vocational training course.

Conditions and Requirements for the Master Premium

The awarding of the Master Premium is linked to specific conditions, including geographic criteria and adherence to application deadlines. There is no legal entitlement to the premium, as it is granted within the framework of available budget funds.

Application Procedure for the Master Premium

The application for the Master Premium must be submitted to the Hamburg Chamber of Crafts within three months of receiving the examination certificate. The Chamber of Crafts is responsible for processing and uses standardized forms.

The Master Premium is based on a specific guideline of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, which came into force on January 1, 2023, and was valid until December 31, 2024. This guideline defines the funding purposes, target groups, and procedures.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

1,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Hamburg (Germany)

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Graduates of advanced vocational training courses

Funding Provider

Program Level: Regional

Funding Body: Authority for School and Vocational Education and Training

Managed By: Hamburg Chamber of Crafts

Website: Handwerkskammer Hamburg