Dear graduate students,

This open call for the André Veltkamp Grant 2025 is open calll to students graduating this year with an exceptional graduation work. The ATD Fund opted for a procedure where students themselves express their desire to be considered for award of the Scholarship.

The André Veltkamp Grant is intended for a graduation production of the Academy of Theatre and Dance that excels through involvement with today's society. The focus is on the creative process, the team, individuality, drive and originality. On behalf of ATD Fund, the committee will choose a production that will be weighed in the assessment for your graduation, a production with a special artistic signature. Which production do you think deserves a second life and therefore a new audience?

If you are convinced that your production is eligible for the André Veltkamp Grant, apply before 1 August for a pitch and meeting with the committee, consisting of alumni and colleagues from the field. Through the online application form you will answer a number of questions. The committee will invite candidates and teams before 16 September to a presentation and interview (date pitches: 19 September) For that meeting you can think up your own presentation form to show the committee why your performance deserves a second life.

Save the dates!
Friday 19 September 2025 pitches will take place. If you are invited to pitch, we will contact you.
On Monday 29 September 2025, during a public event in the hall of the Academy of Theatre and Dance, the André Veltkamp Grant, the Top Naeff Prize and the Henny Kamerman Dancer Prize will be awarded. The scholarship is an award of € 1,500 and support from the ATD Fund for research into a revival of the production.

We did our best to contact all 2025 graduates by mail. Did you not receive an email? Apologies! And we look forward to receiving your application.

More information
More information about the André Veltkamp Grant