Equity Atlantic Scholarship - Australian Applicants 2026

The Equity Foundation is thrilled to be collaborating with the Atlantic Acting School, MEAA and Showcast to once again offer an Australian performer the opportunity to further their acting education full-time in New York City. The six-week Spring Comprehensive (tuition valued at $US3,000) will take place in New York City from May 18 – June 26, 2026. The winner will also receive a cash prize of $AU10,000 to assist with the flights and accommodation. Applications close Friday February 13, midnight AEDT, 2026. APPLICATION PROCESS • You must be a financial MEAA Equity member to apply. Have your MEAA member number handy. Queries to MEAA Member Central 1300 65 65 13/[email protected] • To apply you will need to submit the following in the “upload self-test” section: -Bio/cv -Headshot -Showreel (if available) -Self test video (90sec-2 min monologue of your choosing) -Intro video (who you are and why you want to attend the Atlantic of 1 min or less). • Applications close Friday February 13, midnight AEDT, 2026. • Shortlisted applicants will be required to participate in a Zoom interview with judges. • The winner will be chosen by a panel of industry experts and announced in March 2026 The Equity Foundation thanks Atlantic Acting School, MEAA and Showcast for their support of this scholarship program.