Scholarships – Questions and Answers

Asking about scholarships

May 6, 2025 / Views

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That's a great question — and to clarify: OpenAI (the creators of ChatGPT) does not provide scholarships or funding for study programs, including acting or any other field.

However, there are fully funded scholarships available for international students who want to pursue acting or performing arts programs. These scholarships are typically offered by:


🎭 Universities and Art Schools

Many universities and conservatories around the world offer scholarships for talented international students in acting or drama programs. For example:

  • Juilliard School (USA)
  • Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (UK)
  • National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) (Australia)
  • Toronto Metropolitan University (Canada)

These may include full tuition coverage and even stipends, especially if you show strong talent or portfolio work.


💡 Types of Scholarships You Can Look For

  • Merit-based: Based on your acting ability (you may need to audition or send a showreel).
  • Need-based: For students with financial hardship.
  • Government-funded: Some national governments offer arts scholarships to bring in talent.

🌍 Countries with Funding for Acting Students

  • USA – Schools like Juilliard or NYU offer partial to full scholarships.
  • UK – Scholarships through conservatoires, or external awards like Chevening (if acting ties to leadership/public service).
  • Canada – Some universities offer full-ride scholarships to international art students.
  • Australia – Offers performing arts scholarships at top drama institutions.

📋 What You’ll Likely Need to Apply:

  • A strong acting portfolio (monologues, performances, etc.)
  • Academic transcripts (if required)
  • Audition (live or recorded)
  • Motivation letter
  • Recommendation letters
  • English proficiency test (for non-native speakers)

Would you like help finding acting scholarships based on a specific country or school?

Do you guys give out fully funded scholarships to international students who want to pursue acting programs?

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