The Austro-American Association of Boston is offering a scholarship to graduate or undergraduate students working towards an academic degree at a New England college or university. Applicants must propose a project on a subject on Austria, including Austrian music, history, literature, art, architecture, science, etc. The winner is required to provide a presentation of the project at an event of the Austro-American Association.
Founded in Boston in 1944 and incorporated in 1970, the non-profit Austro-American Association was established to further the interest in Austria and Austrian culture and promote Austrian-American friendship. Austrian and American members participate in a wide variety of social and cultural programs. The scholarship fund provides grants to scholars and artists in support of projects related to Austrian culture.