How to Apply
Eligibility
Current graduate students from U.S. schools, or those who have just completed their graduate studies. Non-US citizens are welcome to apply, as long as you are a student or recent graduate of an American (music/art) program.
Application Process & Deadlines
Please send the following documents to the AAF at daisysoros.prize@americanaustrianfoundation.org or mail to the address below, along with a completed application form (see downloads).
The deadline for applications is April 2nd, 2010. All applications should be postmarked by the deadline, and all applications submitted by email must be sent by 5pm EST on April 2nd.
- A recent photo of yourself
- Two letters of recommendation
- A current résumé or CV, detailing your educational background and artistic experience
- A one page essay describing how will attending the International Summer Academy Salzburg will help you to achieve your professional goals
- Please include a CD with 7 – 10 digital images of your work, the following formats are acceptable:
- Digital images (.jpg or .tif, not more than 300KB per image)
- Images will be displayed with a digital projector and a flat screen monitor.
The projector’s native settings are: 1024 x 768 maximum resolution, 72 dpi, 4 x 3 pixel ratio
- Images can also be submitted via email
- Video or sound clips, totalling no more than 10 minutes, are also accepted
- For combinations of still images and video and/or sound clips, please use your best judgement
Details
This program is operated by the AAF and funded by Daisy and Paul Soros. The fellowship covers Summer Academy tuition for one course, up to $900 of travel expenses, accommodation in student housing, and a small pocket money stipend (to be collected from the AAF Salzburg).
Program dates are July – August 2010. The AAF and Salzburg International Summer Academy are not responsible for lost applications.
No telephone inquiries, please. Questions may be emailed to the AAF at: daisysoros.prize@americanaustrianfoundation.org. Mailing address see here.