Heath Ledger Scholarship Fund

The Heath Ledger Scholarship is awarded to an emerging Australian actor with extraordinary ability and dedication to their craft who wishes to work and train internationally. The scholarship has propelled many previous recipients into international careers including Bella Heathcote (Pieces of Her), Cody Fern (American Horror Story), Ashleigh Cummings (Citadel), Mojean Aria (The Enforcer) and Charmaine Bingwa (The Good Fight).

The Australians in Film Heath Ledger Scholarship will be awarded to early career actors with a demonstrated achievement and dedication to their craft. Applicants should:

• Show evidence of initiative and exceptional talent with ability to convert ambitions to reality.
• Demonstrate their commitment to excellence, including dedication to craft.
• Demonstrate passion for their work with potential to be outstanding in an international context.
• Be ready to undertake activities such as (but not limited to) private and group study, mentoring and relocation to Los Angeles

The scholarship is awarded to an actor who is ready to transition to an international career or train in Los Angeles.

AiF encourages actors from under-represented members of the Australian screen sector to apply.

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