Scholarships in Theatre Arts

Muriel and Kenneth Kellerhouse Scholarship

Award: $1,400, Deadline: None

Applicant must be majoring in theatre.

 

Peter F. Eisenhardt and Susan Fish Arts Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: None

Selection is based upon financial need. Preference given to freshmen majoring in studio art, art history, new media design, music, musical theatre or theatre.

 

Hubert and Gertrude Chanler Endowed Scholarship in the Arts

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1

 

Dr. John Barrett Memorial Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be an outstanding performer or director in Theatre.

 

John Delays Memorial Award in Theatre

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 1

 

Einhorn, Yaffee, Prescott Endowed Scholarship for Excellence in the Performing Arts

Award: $500, Deadline: February 1

 

Geneseo Community Players Scholarship in Theater

Award: $500, Deadline: February 1

 

Alice Hart Kneller '30 Endowed Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must demonstrate academic achievement and exceptional talent in theater arts.

 

Dr. Bruce L. Nary Theatre Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 1

Selection is based upon talent and potential in theatre and a review of audition or portfolio.

 

Rich Reimold Theatre Arts Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: None

Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.

 

Walton Group Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: None

 

Young Family Theatre Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: None

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and 15 credits. Selection is based upon financial need and faculty recommendation.

 

Susan B. and Henry G. Tritter Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: None

Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and 60 credits and must demonstrate potential for success in his/her field of study.

 

Hayward Ellis Theatre Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be major in Theatre.

 

DeLaski Scholarship Endowment

Award: $1,000, Deadline: November 1

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Preference will be given to applicants majoring in music, dance, or theatre. Financial need required.

 

Alton Cole Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and a minimum composite ACT score of 25. First preference is given to a speech/theatre major. Applicant must submit a letter addressing educational and career goals and community service.

 

Richard Talley Musical Theatre Scholarship

Award: $200, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and participate in Adams State College music or theatre.

 

Donald M. Brooks Memorial Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, gradate from a San Luis Valley high school, and submit an essay completing the statement "Why I feel I deserve this scholarship."

 

Hearnburg Endowed Theater Achievement Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must audition for award and must demonstrate talent in performing arts

 

Theatre Arts Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: December 1 (priority deadline); March 3 (final audition date)

Applicant must audition on one of the selected days

 

Nina G. Bushnell Scholarship in Fine or Performing Arts

Award: -, Deadline: March 1

 

Polly Updegraff Champ '61 Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have demonstrated need for financial aid and be in good academic standing. Preference will be given to an applicant from Connecticut and then to another non-Virginia applicant. Applicant must have declared major.

 

Theatre Scholarship

Award: $23,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have participated for a minimum of two years in high school or college theatre productions. Audition required.

 

Jacob Javits Fellowship

Award: -, Deadline: August 31

Applicant must not have completed his or her first year of graduate school and the fifth year of a five-year baccalaureate/master's degree is applicable. Applicant must demonstrate financial need and submit a FAFSA application.

 

Douglas Bell Memorial Scholarship

Award: $325, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a freshman majoring in English or theatre.

 

Theatre Excellence Scholarship

Award: $770, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be enrolled full-time.

 

English/Drama Scholarship

Award: $300, Deadline: None

 

Theater Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must declare one of the two Theatre Arts majors as their official university major. Applicant must be able to complete each of these requirements: earn a GPA of 3.0 or above in their major each semester of study; register for all the Theatre Arts classes leaning towards the declared major; maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above for all university study; and audition and participate in all departmental productions each semester.

 

William Fletcher King Music Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: February 1

Applicants must audition and major or minor in music.

 

Trustee Theatre Scholarship

Award: $18,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have talent and passion for dramatic performance and production. Audition and/or interview are required for eligibility.