We Help Those Who Help Themselves
At SOVAS™, we understand that working voice actors, and those who wish to become working voice actors, may not have the financial means to cultivate their talents through continuing education. We understand that pursuing a voiceover career is a significant financial investment. Further, we recognize that there are no shortcuts to success. Working with the most reputable acting schools, voiceover coaches, producers, and audio engineers is an absolute necessity. As such, we honor the personal investment by those who purchase a ticket to That’s Voiceover!™ Career Expo, by acknowledging that such a worthwhile endeavor is more of a sacrifice for some than others. This is why we created the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences Academic Scholarship.
The scholarship is designed to identify those with a discernible potential for a successful voiceover career, but are thwarted by a lack of financial means to access continuing education and training. The selection of the winners has always been, and remains, at the sole discretion of SOVAS Board of Directors.
The SOVAS Academic Scholarship provides direct exposure to a variety of one-on-one training opportunities, including private sessions, traditional acting training, online courses, and international networking events. This comprehensive scholarship will help ensure that the recipient receives credible, effective, and relevant training that will further their opportunities for success as a voice actor.
Applications for the scholarship are currently being received. The winning recipient will be announced at the next That’s Voiceover!™ Career Expo (TVO) in December 2023. To become a “scholarship candidate” simply fill out the application via the link at the bottom of this page. You can also nominate someone else by filling out the application on their behalf. The applicant must be a TVO ticketholder to be considered.
To be considered for the scholarship, the candidate must be a ticket holder of
That’s Voiceover!™ Career Expo, and complete/submit the application by December 2023.
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The scholarship winner will be named live during That’s Voiceover!™ Career Expo – December 2023.
Scholarship Details
- Stella Adler Studio of Acting (New York only) ~ Acting Technique I : Ten-Week Course*
- Art of Acting Studio (Los Angeles only) ~ Art of Acting Technique Intensive Part One: Eight (8) -Week Course*
- Sennheiser/Neumann ~ TLM 103 Studio Microphone
- Sennheiser/Neumann ~ One (1) Neumann HD 20 Studio Headphones
- Commercial Demo Reel Production
- Promo Demo Reel Production
- Character Demo Reel Production
- Pat Fraley ~ One (1) ‘Home Study Course’ (up to $300)
- Joan Baker ~ Five-hour Commercial Coaching Coaching Package
- Rudy Gaskins ~ Four (4)-Session Marketing Consultation Package
- That’s Voiceover!™ Career Expo ~ Two (2) Tickets for 2024 Event
- Voice Arts® Awards ~ Two (2) Tickets for 2024 Event
- Stella Adler Studio of Acting (New York only) ~ Acting Technique I: Ten-Week Course*
- Art of Acting Studio (Los Angeles only) ~ Art of Acting Technique Intensive Part One: Eight (8) -Week Course*
*Equivalent course content will be provided if a specific course title becomes unavailable.