2022 AMAW BIPOC SCHOLARSHIP

ANTHONY MEINDL’S ACTOR WORKSHOP is proud and excited to offer $20,000 worth of scholarships specifically for actors and aspiring actors from the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community. 

As our studios are headquartered in the US, we are using the term BIPOC within a US context to highlight the intersectionality of the experiences of every group that is racialized and subjugated to maintain the white supremacy systematic in our society. We recognize that the term BIPOC may be better understood outside the US as Global Majority.

For close to 25 years, AMAW has striven to be a safe haven of artistic exploration and expression for every person who comes through our doors. As a training center for Creatives of all kinds within the industry of Media/Film/TV/Performance/Theatre and Acting Theory & Technique, we intend to be a leader in inspiring and guiding best practices of full human expression. 

This scholarship is part of a wider effort to create opportunities to support and increase the level of representation of BIPOC artists both at our own studio as well as in the industry as a whole.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Candidate intends to have a professional acting career. 
• Candidate needs to show some proficiency/potential of the craft. 
• Candidate must be a minimum of 18 years old. 
• Candidate must be a member of the BIPOC Community.
• Candidate is able to live in any city in which AMAW has a Studio for the duration of the scholarship. 
• Open to past, present, and new AMAW students 

SCOPE:

A pool of up to $20,000 of tuition funds and required texts will be awarded to a group of recipients to attend Anthony Meindl Actor’s Workshop. Within that amount, no more than 20 scholarships will be rewarded to ensure winners receive a solid understanding of the Meindl philosophy and the way we work.  Funds do not cover any living expenses incurred. As a part of their award, winners who are new students will attend Foundations before beginning on-going classes.

CRITERIA:

All candidates are required to submit the following in order to be considered for the scholarship:

• Recent Headshot.
• Acting Resume along with a list of any previous training. Feel free to include any other awards or commendations you have received.
• Two letters of recommendation, ideally from within the arts community or entertainment industry.
• A Self-Tape containing the following:
  • Slate: Name, Pronouns, City
  • Scene: Contemporary Comedy/Drama/Dramedy (3-4 minutes). Scenes may come from theater, film, or television or original material. Please shoot against a neutral background with clear sound.
  • Video Bio: Briefly explain why you want to be a professional actor  (2-3 minutes)

AFTER SUBMITTING:

FINALISTS: Finalists will be notified by email no later than June 30th, whereupon interviews may be scheduled.

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Recipients will be notified by July 14th and may begin class in the first available Foundations Course or on-going course, as applicable.

EDUCATION POSTPONEMENT: If the winner chooses to postpone, the scholarship may be reserved for up to 6 months from the award date.

Please direct any questions to community@anthonymeindl.com