<p>There are definitely professional roles for plus sized women, probably more for straight acting and film/TV than for MT (there are not that many MT professional roles for a large woman, although there are certainly some. A few years ago we saw the Chicago based plus-sized actress Alene Robertson, and were blown away by her talent). When my D worked in a professional show, the woman who played her mother was specifically told by her agent that the woman (in her mid 30s) needed to either gain weight or lose weight, but that being ‘just plump’ was not a good idea. The agent actually recommended she <em>gain</em> weight as she felt she’d have more job opportunities (seriously!). </p>
<p>The most important thing is your health of course, so if you need to lose weight for your health, that would be your first priority. But assuming you are simply plus sized and healthy–YES, there are roles for you. The key is to know your type. Not to be stereotyped, but it will also help you to develop comic skills as there are more roles for plus sized women in comic roles. </p>
<p>As far as scholarships–yes, there are scholarships for talent only. Gap year helps in many situations as well. Good luck.</p>