The UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television Scholarships
Theatre scholarship guide
Scholarship details
- Funder
- UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television / UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Study level
- Undergraduate / Graduate (TFT majors)
- Scholarship type
- Nationwide
- Opens
- Deadline
- UCLA Scholarship Application open year-round (priority often late Jan–June 30 for continuing students); FAFSA/Dream Act priority ~03/02 for need-based
- Typical award size
- Varies by award (e.g. Mitchell Family TFT Scholarship $4,000/year for 4 years; other TFT awards vary)
- Website
- Apply or learn more
Eligibility criteria
Declared UCLA TFT majors in good standing. Individual donor awards have specific criteria (merit, need, geography, demographics). Example: Mitchell Family prefers Northern California/Menlo School, middle-income, female, and/or underrepresented minority students. Continuing undergraduates reapply annually via portal.
Application steps
- Complete UCLA Scholarship Application profile at ucla.academicworks.com.
- File FAFSA/Dream Act for need-based awards.
- Complete required/optional questions and recommended opportunities.
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Required materials
- UCLA Scholarship Application
- FAFSA or California Dream Act Application
- Supplemental essays for specific awards as prompted
Past recipients
UCLA TFT undergraduates and graduates across theater, film, and television programs; Mitchell Family and other named TFT scholars