USA Scholarship for Drama and Visual & Performance Art Students

 USA Scholarship for International Students 

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts was born on October 3, 1884: The Academy first opened its doors at The Lyceum Theatre in Manhattan. One hundred and eighteen eager students would soon become The Academy’s first graduating class and the history of acting in America was changed forever.

Due to Sargent’s tireless dedication and planning, The Academy soon became a proving ground for a series of radical new ideas and groundbreaking acting methodologies. Sargent and his colleagues discovered that encouraging the pursuit of raw authenticity in performance ultimately led to a profound transformation among their students. They witnessed, for the first time, the inherent power of acting when taught as a craft. The training brought to light their students’ ability to deeply connect with truth at any given moment in any given circumstance.

This foundational discovery was carried forward when Charles Jehlinger, an early graduate and teacher at The Academy, was appointed Director of Instruction. Jehlinger’s firm belief in truthful behavior in imaginary circumstances solidified The Academy’s commitment to these newfound principles of acting and further expanded upon the founding vision of Sargent.

The Academy’s Scholarships have been established through benefits, memorial gifts, bequests and foundational grants to make it possible for deserving students to attend our Full-Time Conservatory Program.

Academy students are fortunate to benefit from the generosity of these exceptional individuals and organizations that support The Academy’s mission and recognize the importance of acting as a craft and its power to change the world for the better with each new generation.

Following Scholarship available for International Students

• The Alumni Fellow Scholarship
• The Barbara Moore Jordan Scholarship 
• The Brenda Forbes Scholarship
• The Cecil B. DeMille Scholarship
• The Charles Jehlinger Scholarship
• The Class of 1983 Scholarship
• The Cleavon Little Scholarship
• The Dina Merrill Scholarship Fund 
• The Frances Fuller Scholarship.
• The Franklin Haven Sargent Scholarship 
• The Gail Ann Lowe Maidman Scholarship 
• The Garson Kanin Scholarship 
• The George Nichols III Scholarship 
• The Gordon A. Rust Scholarship 
• The Grace Kelly Scholarship
• The Greta Nissen Scholarship
• The Harryetta Peterka Scholarship 
• The Henrietta Alice Metcalf Memorial Scholarship 
• The Hume Cronyn Scholarship 
• The Jack Melanos and Bill MacDougall Scholarship 
• The John Peck Scholarship 
• The Julie Harris Scholarship 
• The Kirk Douglas Scholarship 
• The Legend's Scholarship 
• The Madelin Thayer Gilpatric Scholarship
• The Neil Simon Scholarship honors 
• The Patricia Grube Scholarship
• The Philip Loeb Scholarship
• The Rising Actor Scholarship 
• The Samuel Freeman Scholarship
• The Spencer Tracy Scholarship 
• The Suzanne Powers Scholarship 
• The Thelma Carter Memorial Scholarship Fund 
• The William Randolph Hearst Scholarship

Eligible Criteria 

1. International student 
2. Completed Application - To apply to our Full-Time Conservatory program, click here. A $50 USD non-refundable application fee is required to be paid with a credit card along with the submission of the completed online application.
3. High School or College Transcript - A transcript is a complete and original secondary school marks/grades sheet that bears the school seal and certifying signature of a school official. High school seniors should submit their most recent transcript and must request that an official final transcript be sent following graduation. Applicants can find and submit a Transcript Request Form by logging into their Full-Time Application Account.
4. One Personal Reference Letter - An employer, teacher, counselor, clergy, advisor, or anyone who has known the prospective student for a period of two (2) years or longer may write the letter, but not a friend or family member. The letter should be written on letterhead stationery and should mention the relationship of the writer to the applicant.
5. One Dramatic Reference Letter - This letter may be written by a member of a high school or college theatre department, or by a director, producer, or other professional theatre people who have had an opportunity to appraise the applicant's potential. Applicants with no dramatic training or experience should substitute the second letter of personal reference.
6. A Completed Audition 
7. Language Requirement - In addition to the requirements listed above, international students whose native language is other than English must demonstrate sufficient competence with speaking, writing, and reading English at a Grade 12 level to avoid communication problems between faculty and students that might impede learning and development.
8. Academic Records
9. No age limit* (apply under 13 age years students)

Available fields

Non-degree program

Benefits 

Fully-funded scholarship 

Deadlines

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