The American Musical and Dramatic Academy Scholarship 

We give over $25 million to students in scholarships each year.

These institutionally funded need and/or merit-based awards are given to students based on the results of their audition or creative works review. Apply for scholarships and other financial aid opportunities. If you have any questions, call an AMDA Admissions Advisor at 323-490-1284.

Grants & Scholarships

Grants and Scholarships are merit- and/or need-based awards that do not need to be repaid.

AMDA's financial aid programs include many institutional scholarships and government awards, which are given to students based on the results of their audition or creative works review, application and/or FAFSA. Below you will find a complete list of the available grants and scholarships, including the eligibility criteria for each one.

AMDA is accepting nominations for students who plan to pursue their post-secondary education. Please recommend students who you think will benefit from our intensive training in one of our programs.

Institutionally funded need and/or merit-based awards given to students based on the results of the audition and application process.

Criteria: Audition and application for first-year admission.
Please note that institutional, merit-based scholarship require students to maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA for renewal from one academic year to the next. GPAs are reviewed at the end of each academic year (two terms). Scholarships may be removed from an award package if the minimum required GPA standard is not achieved.