The Philip Lee Scholarship at the Gaiety School of Acting is now in its second year, continuing a partnership designed to support aspiring actors in Ireland from underrepresented backgrounds.
Established through a collaboration between the Gaiety School of Acting and Philip Lee LLP, the scholarship provides vital financial support to an individual resident in Ireland who may otherwise be unable to pursue professional acting training due to social disadvantage or financial constraints.
The initiative reflects a shared commitment from both organisations to widening access to arts education and ensuring that talented performers from all backgrounds have the opportunity to develop their skills and confidence through professional training.
By helping remove financial barriers to education, the Philip Lee Scholarship aims to nurture the next generation of creative talent in Ireland and support greater inclusivity within the performing arts sector.
About Philip Lee LLP
Philip Lee LLP is one of Ireland’s leading and fastest-growing corporate and commercial law firms. Founded in 1993 by Philip Lee, the firm has grown from a boutique practice into a full-service law firm employing more than 180 people.
The firm is recognised for its expertise across a wide range of legal sectors including construction, PPP and procurement, energy and environmental law, real estate and planning, corporate and M&A, media and entertainment, digital assets and blockchain, competition, data protection, EU law, intellectual property, IT, employment and immigration.
Philip Lee has a strong connection to Ireland’s creative and cultural industries and is proud to support initiatives that broaden access to arts and education.
About the Scholarship
The Philip Lee Scholarship is awarded annually to one student enrolling in the Two Year Full Time Actor Training Programme at the Gaiety School of Acting.
The scholarship supports talented individuals in Ireland who demonstrate potential and commitment to acting but may face financial barriers to accessing professional training.
For more information about applying for the Philip Lee Scholarship, please contact coordinator@gaietyschool.com.