Short Description
The Emanuel and Sofie Fohn Scholarship Foundation is a distinguished institution dedicated to supporting emerging talent in the visual arts and art history. Established through the will of Sofie Fohn (née Schneider), a painter born in 1899, and her late husband, Emanuel Fohn (1881–1966), the foundation has been instrumental in fostering the careers of young artists and scholars. Since 2018, the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna has overseen its administration, ensuring the continuation of its mission to promote excellence in the arts
Eligibility
Applicants (The criteria are stipulated by the founders in the foundation charter):
- Highly talented students in the final phase of their studies, as well as graduates of universities, colleges, and art academies (BA/MA/Diploma completed within the last two years: October 2023 – October 2025)
- Austrian citizenship or South Tyrolean origin, or Italians whose first language is German
- Previous scholarship holders are excluded from reapplying
Submission Requirements
- Curriculum vitae (+ proof of enrollment, BA/MA/Diploma certificate)
- A transcript of records listing all completed exams (even if the degree has already been completed)
- Copy of passport
- For Fine Arts students: Portfolio with the five most important artistic works/projects
- For Art History students: Up to three current publications/texts or writing samples (e.g., catalog texts, published exhibition reviews, dissertation proposals, or texts that provide the jury with an impression of writing competence, such as image interpretations), max. 2 pages each
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
This year, the Emanuel and Sofie Fohn Scholarship Foundation is once again awarding up to ten scholarships, with a total value of €20,000.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Vienna, Austria
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 28 October 2025
Website Link: https://calls.akbild.ac.at/calls/FOHN25/index.php?lang=EN
