Financial Need Scholarships
New scholarships available.
Financial Needs Scholarships
The Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre – Los Angeles
…Is looking for a few focused, hard-working and community-minded people who cannot afford to study acting but have a great desire and passion for doing so. If you fit this description, you are invited to apply for our Scholarship Program. Space is limited.
Applicants will go through an involved interview process, and will have to prove financial need in order to be considered. Scholarships of varying amounts will be given up to 50%, based on financial need.
If you self-identify as a member of a historically marginalized group you are especially encouraged to apply.
Eligibility:
- You have not previously taken classes at Stella Adler Academy and Theatre (if you have please contact us for information on how to apply)
- You make under $35,000 per year (individually)
- You live in the Los Angeles area
Application requirements:
- Completed application form with supporting documents (listed on the form)
After your initial application is reviewed, eligible applicants will be invited to submit a self tape, no longer than three minutes, covering these three topics:
- Tell us about a time you helped someone or volunteered in your community.
- Tell us about a time you overcame a challenge or obstacle and what you learned from it.
- Beyond the scholarship, why Stella Adler?
Application deadline: January 30
Term dates: Spring, March 2-April 24
Submission Instructions:
The application form, essay, resume, letter of recommendation and supporting financial documents should be sent to our scholarship coordinator, Salim Aliaga, at scholarship@stellaadler-la.com. Upon initial review of financial eligibility, Salim will send a link to upload your video.
*These scholarships are made possible by a generous grant from The Frank McHugh-O’Donovan Foundation and through The Barry E. Bialik Scholarship by The Campbell Foundation.
2026
Winter
January 5 – February 27
Spring
March 2 – April 24
SCHOOL BREAK: April 27 – May 1
Late Spring
May 4 – June 26
Summer
June 29 – Aug 21
SCHOOL BREAK: August 24 – August 28
Late Summer
August 31 – October 23
Fall
October 26 – Dec 18
2027
Winter
January 4 – February 26
Spring
March 1 – April 23
SCHOOL BREAK: April 26 – April 30
Late Spring
May 3 – June 25
Summer
June 28 – Aug 20
SCHOOL BREAK: August 23 – August 27
Late Summer
August 30 – October 22
Fall
October 25 – Dec 17
2028
Winter
January 5 – February 25
Spring
February 28 – April 21
SCHOOL BREAK: April 24 – April 28
Late Spring
May 1 – June 23
Summer
June 26 – Aug 18
SCHOOL BREAK: August 21 – August 25
Late Summer
August 28 – October 20
Fall
October 23 – Dec 15
Contact Us with Any Questions!
6773 Hollywood Blvd., 2nd Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 465-4446
adler@stellaadler-la.com