SAG-AFTRA Foundation Annual Dales-Heller Scholarship Competition Commences

The John L. Dales Scholarship Fund was created in 1973 in honor of the legacy Screen Actors Guild's longtime Executive Secretary, John L. "Jack" Dales.

The George Heller Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in 1967 in honor of George Heller, one of American Federation of Television and Radio Artists founders.

The scholarships are granted to SAG-AFTRA members and dependents of SAG-AFTRA members for study at accredited universities, colleges, junior colleges, adult specialty schools and trade/vocational schools.

There are four types of scholarships:
The John L. Dales Standard Scholarship is awarded to eligible SAG-AFTRA members and their dependents. An applicant can receive four Dales Standard scholarships in a lifetime.

The John L. Dales Transitional Scholarship is awarded to eligible SAG-AFTRA members to pursue professions within the entertainment industry or change their career paths. An applicant can receive two Dales Transitional scholarships in a lifetime.

The George Heller Memorial Standard Scholarship is awarded to eligible SAG-AFTRA members and their dependents. An applicant can receive one Heller Standard scholarship in a lifetime.

The George Heller Memorial Transitional Scholarship is awarded to eligible SAG-AFTRA members to pursue professions within the entertainment industry or change their career paths. An applicant can receive one Heller Transitional scholarship in a lifetime.

There is a single application for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Program with two tiers of scholarships offered: the John L. Dales Scholarship and the George Heller Memorial Scholarship, depending on the SAG-AFTRA member’s membership and SAG-AFTRA earnings history. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation staff determine which scholarship criteria the application meets. An applicant may qualify for only one scholarship application per year.

For eligibility requirements and information to apply, click here.