Hargitay funds scholarship

"Law and Order: SVU" star Mariska Hargitay has contributed $100,000 to finance a scholarship at her alma mater, the UCLA School of Theater Film and tv. The Mariska Hargitay scholarship for acting students is going to be reserved for underserved graduate and undergrad students. Since 1999, Hargitay has described detective Olivia Benson on "Law and Order: SVU," winning an Emmy for that role. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com