Creative joint projects for schools and colleges
The Challenge Fund provides support for joint thematic activities between UK and German partners and is designed to encourage young people to
- pick a subject or theme of their choice and explore it in an international context
- take a fresh look at cross- or extra-curricular project work, with or without a language element
- take an active role in a practical, 'hands-on' team venture
- work together towards a concrete outcome, product or event of their choice
Examples of project themes and activities:
- Sport and Healthy Living: consider mutual values in sport, sport and society, culture and lifestyle, create a mini-Olympics or design workshops and joint brochures on healthy living and lifestyles
- Business and enterprise: set up a mini-company or marketing campaign, take part in work experience
- Citizenship: design and create a service for your communities
- Multimedia and ICT: create a webpage, film, blog or even write your own song
- Music, dance and drama: create and perform a joint musical, composition, or joint performance
- Art and design: create a thematic exhibition, design logos, posters, or wall displays
- Science and technology: research, explore and experiment together!
- History: step back in time and recreate an historical event
- Energy and the environment: design your own recycling plant, launch your own environmental initiative
- Politics and public speaking: get involved in debating workshops and competitions
- Geography: plan your perfect town or city
The possibilities are (almost) endless!
Grants provided through the Challenge Fund go towards project resources, joint activities and reciprocal partner visits, as a contribution to the overall costs.
To download the programme conditions and guidelines, click here.
To download the Challenge Fund application form, click here.
Please read the notes regarding submission, timelines and deadlines on the following page.
All applications should be sent to:
Lucy Farrant
UK-German Connection
34 Belgrave Square
London SW1X 8QB
If you have any questions about the programme or would like to discuss your ideas, please contact Lucy Farrant.