AVAILABLE TO FULL TIME PRE-PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS
THE ADRIAN GIBSON SCHOLARSHIP FOR ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF ACTING – APPLICATIONS WILL BE REOPENING FOR 2028 ENROLMENTS
“This scholarship, awarded every two years, honours Adrian Gibson, a former Board Member of the National Theatre in 1972, Chair from 1978, and one of Australia’s longest-serving Arts Chairs, retiring in 2011.”
Applications are submitted to the Director of Drama via video submission with a cover letter explaining why they should receive the scholarship.
AWARDS
- Lisle Jones Award – Awarded to a first-year student – $3,000
This Award named in honour of the much respected and loved former student, actor and teacher at the National Theatre, Lisle Jones is valued at $3000. It is awarded to a Second Year Advanced Diploma student who, in the opinion of the Director and Staff, has demonstrated their professional potential and can show that financial assistance would significantly benefit them. The funds are to be used primarily for the payment of tuition fees for the second year.
- W.P Carr Award – Awarded to a second-year student – $1,000
This Award, named in honour of the National Theatre’s creator is valued at $1000. It is awarded to a Second Year Advanced Diploma student who, in the opinion of the Director and Staff, has demonstrated their professional potential and can show that financial assistance would significantly benefit them. The funds are to be used primarily for the payment of tuition fees.
- End Of Year Concert – Drama Excellence Award – $550 to be used for fees the following year
AVAILABLE TO PART TIME STUDENTS
THE PART TIME NATIONAL DRAMA SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
This Scholarship covers 50% of fees for 1 year of study. This excludes production fees. Offered to students aged 10-18 years of age.
Applications via video submission with a cover letter explaining why they should receive the scholarship.
Open to current and new students.
The student must commit to the whole year. Unless agreed by the faculty.