SFS Scholarships and Financial Aid
A.C.T. is committed to expanding access to full-time actor training through a values-driven scholarship and financial aid program. Read the A.C.T. Conservatory Scholarship Statement of Purpose and Understanding.
Available support for the Spring 2027 cohort includes:
TRANSFORMATIONAL ACCESS AWARD
This award supports an exceptional artist with significant financial need for whom the program would otherwise be inaccessible, enabling full participation in this intensive, full-time training experience.
The award covers 100% of tuition plus a $7,500 stipend for the 15-week program.
One artist will receive this award during the 2026-27 academic year.
LOCAL ARTIST AWARD
For Bay Area artists who are current residents or who grew up in the area.
$2,500 in tuition support
Awarded once in the fall and once in the spring.
EMERGING ARTIST AWARD
For early career artists with limited credits who demonstrate strong artistic potential and readiness for conservatory training.
$2,500 in tuition support
Awarded once in the fall and once in the spring.
FINANCIAL AID FUND
Need-based financial support is available to address financial barriers.
HOW TO APPLY
Note that the financial aid application window for Fall 2026 has closed. Applicants seeking scholarships or financial aid for the San Francisco Semester must complete the following steps:
- Download and complete the Scholarship and Financial Aid Application
- Attach the completed form to your San Francisco Semester Application
Scholarship and financial aid requests will be reviewed alongside San Francisco Semester applications.
Applicants who submit by the Early Bird Deadline (Friday, August 28) receive priority consideration for scholarships.
Tuition for the San Francisco Semester is $15,000, with an early bird tuition rate of $12,500.
If you have questions about scholarships, financial aid, or the San Francisco Semester, please email admissions@act-sf.org.