2026 Christkind Scholarship Program
Apply for the opportunity to serve as Christkindlmarkt Dublin’s 2026 Inaugural Christkind and receive a scholarship award.
Christkindlmarkt Dublin is looking for its 2026 Christkind! This special scholarship opportunity is a meaningful way to become involved in Christkindlmarkt Dublin and help bring a beloved German holiday tradition to Central Ohio.
The Christkind is a treasured Christmas figure in many German-speaking communities. According to tradition, the Christkind brings gifts—and, in some traditions, a Christmas tree—to children on Christmas Eve without being seen.
In this special role, the Christkind will welcome guests, take part in market and community appearances, and help fill our European holiday village with warmth, Freude, and the wonder of the market.
Become the 2026 Christkind!
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Scholarship Prizes
Winners of the Christkindlmarkt Dublin’s Christkind Scholarship Program will receive scholarships in the following amounts:
- First Prize – $1,000
- Two Runner-Ups – $500
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2026 Application Deadline
Please submit your essay via the Scholarship Application Form by Friday, October 2, 2026.
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Scholarship Requirements
- High School and College students
- Minimum 500-word essay by October 2, 2026
- Panel Interviews between October 12th – 16th
- Submit 2-3 pictures of yourself
- Commit to making twenty (20) 2-hour appearances between Nov. 18 and Dec. 24, 2026
- Must be available the VIP Day from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on November 18th, for the Opening Ceremony at 10:30 am on November 21, for other special events, and for media appearances
- The two runner-ups may be asked to participate at special events and media appearances
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2026 Essay Question
Christkindlmarkt Dublin will begin a new holiday tradition in 2026. Research the history and meaning of the Christkind, then share what it would mean to you to help bring this tradition to life in Dublin. Describe how you would create warmth, joy, and a sense of belonging for guests, drawing on a personal experience—large or small—that shows how you have helped someone feel welcome or included.
Christkind Scholarship Application
Submit your essay, photos, and availability to be considered for the 2026 Christkind Scholarship.