/News 28.06.17
Established in 2008 in memory of the Australian actor, who served as an ambassador for AiF, the Scholarship is open to all young and emerging Australian actors 18-35 years old.
Having applied and been short-listed three years to date, watch Mojean’s moving acceptance speech.
Under the Scholarship, Aria will receive a USD$10,000 cash fund, private acting tuition from the Lisa Robertson and Nancy Banks Acting Studio, 2 x Qantas return flights to LA, a 7-day Californian trip from Visit California, USD$5,000 worth of visa and immigration services from Raynor and Associates, Business Management and Australian/US Taxation advice from the Protea Group, USD$5,000 Rent assistance, USD$1000.00 transportation credit to get around LA.
The Scholarship also includes mentorship from professionals in the industry and a lifestyle package. Previous recipients have included Ashleigh Cummings, Matt Levett, James Mackay, Ryan Corr and Bella Heathcote.
This year’s judging panel included: