Viennese Ball

Scholarships and Awards

The Viennese Ball, founded in 1974
and presented annually by the
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire,
is a formal event that recalls the
cultural and musical heritage of 19th-century Vienna.  Proceeds from the
two-night event and donations to the Viennese Ball are used to support awards and global study opportunities
for deserving University of Wisconsin-
Eau Claire students. For more information on supporting Viennese Ball scholarships, click here.

These monies support the Viennese
Ball Senior Music Awards, the Ada
Bors Music Service Award, Viennese Ball Freshman Talent Scholarships, Viennese Ball Music Scholarships, the Wilhelm and Ingrid Brauner Awards,
the Heinz K. Seitinger Awards, and the W.R. Davies University Center
Service Scholarships.  AVL–List Awards are paid directly to the Foundation
by the Karl–Franzens–Universität–Graz.  These awards and scholarships
are described below.

Music and Theatre Arts

VIENNESE BALL SENIOR MUSIC AWARDS
Senior Music Awards are made for talent, academic achievement, and contributions to the Department of Music and Theatre Arts. | 6 awards annually

ADA BORS MUSIC SERVICE AWARD
Awarded to a senior student for outstanding service to the Department of Music and Theatre Arts.  This award is named in recognition of Ada Bors for her 25 years as founder/coordinator of the Viennese Ball. | 1 award annually

VIENNESE BALL FRESHMAN TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Awarded to incoming freshmen in the Department of Music and Theatre Arts
by vote of faculty. | annual scholarship | number and amount varies | based on competitive audition

VIENNESE BALL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Awarded by faculty of the Department of Music and Theatre Arts.
annual scholarship | number & amount varies | based on academic achievement For further information on Viennese Ball Music Scholarships Click Here

International Studies

WILHELM & INGRID BRAUNER AWARDS
Awarded for international study preferably in Austria or another German-speaking country for outstanding academic achievement and service to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. This award is named in recognition of Wilhelm and Ingrid Brauner of the Austrian government, whose efforts were significant in the development of the Viennese Ball. | annual award | number and amount varies | criteria established by Center for International Education

HEINZ K. SEITINGER AWARDS
Awarded to exchange students from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to the Karl-Franzens-Universität-Graz, for outstanding academic achievement and service to the university. This award is named in recognition of service by former Austrian Trade Commissioner Heinz K. Seitinger on behalf of our international programs, particularly those between UW–Eau Claire and his alma mater,
Karl-Franzens-Universität-Graz. | annual award | number and amount varies | criteria established by Center for International Education

AVL LIST AWARDS
Exchange students from the Karl-Franzens-Universität-Graz to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Provided by AVL-List of Graz, Austria, Dr. Helmut List, President. Manufacturer of Internal Combustion Engines and Measurement Technology, AVL-List is the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Foundation’s first international corporate sponsor. | annual award | number and amount varies | criteria established by Center for International Education | For further AVL List Information Click Here

Davies Center

W.R. DAVIES UNIVERSITY CENTER SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS
Presented to student employees in recognition of outstanding achievements and service to Davies Center and, specifically, to the Viennese Ball.
3 awards annually | For further Davies Center Scholarship Info Click Here