John L. Dales and George Heller Scholarship

SAG-AFTRA members and their dependents studying at accredited/licensed universities, colleges, junior colleges, adult specialty schools, or trade/vocational schools. Dales Fund created 1973; Heller Fund created 1967. Number and size of awards vary annually.

1. Confirm SAG-AFTRA member/dependent eligibility.
2. Apply via SAG-AFTRA Foundation scholarship process when open.
3. Submit academic/program documentation.
4. Meet March 31 deadline for the cycle.

• Foundation application
• Proof of SAG-AFTRA membership/dependency
• School enrollment/program materials
• Other documents as required

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation John L. Dales Scholarship Fund was created in 1973 in honor of the legacy Screen Actors Guild (SAG) longtime Executive Secretary. Since its creation, the John L. Dales Scholarship Fund has awarded more than $8.1 million in scholarships to over 2,000 SAG-AFTRA members and their dependents. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation George Heller Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in 1967 in honor of George Heller, one of American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) founders. Since its creation, the George Heller Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded hundreds of scholarships to members and their dependents. Scholarships are granted for study at accredited and licensed universities, colleges, junior colleges, adult specialty schools and trade/vocational schools. The number and amount awarded are determined annually by a committee of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation Scholarships are available for eligible SAG-AFTRA members and their dependents and made possible through gifts, grants and sponsorships.

2,000+ Dales scholars historically; hundreds via Heller Fund