Students wishing to be considered for Scholarships should let their adviser know immediately. College and Department Scholarships and awards have varying deadlines for application, again usually early to mid-Spring. Departmental scholarships and awards are given on a merit basis by the votes of various committees, and are awarded at the Curtain Call Awards Banquet.
College and Department scholarships usually look for academic excellence reflected in a good GPA, combined with evidence of leadership and service as demonstrated in extracurricular activities in the College and College, together with a clear sense of one's educational and professional goals. Students should look for opportunities to demonstrate leadership in student organizations, and in a willingness to take the initiative in ensemble activities, which promote the wellbeing of the department as a whole. Many scholarships mentioned below are based on student financial need.
Scholarships and awards requiring nominations and/or recommendations:
The Stagedoor Players Performance Award
Requirements:
- 3.0 CUM GPA
- Letter of intent
- Participation throughout the season
- Regularly enrolled undergraduates with at least 6 hrs
Apply: https://mcccdf.academicworks.com/users/sign_in
The Technical Theatre Award
Bestowed for artistry in design and technical excellence.
Requirements:
- 3.0 CUM GPA
- Letter of intent
- Contract to work 50 hours in the theatre department technical areas.
- Participation throughout the season
- Regularly enrolled undergraduates with completed 12hrs of related course work.
Apply: https://mcccdf.academicworks.com/users/sign_in
Lyn Dutson & John Valpey Theater Service Award at Mesa Community College
The qualifications for this scholarship are as follows: enrolled at Mesa Community College, majoring in Theatre or related field of study (set design, costuming, lights, sound, stage or house management), enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours, minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference may be granted for previous work in theatre and/or production classes in High School, College or Community Service Learning programs and/or for working in the MCC Theatre Department’s technical areas 50 or more hours per semester; this work is in addition to any class or lab time commitments of the courses for which the student registers. The award is renewable until the student graduates from MCC, as long as all the above criteria are met each semester.
The estimated amount of this award varies. Awards per semester: varies
Apply: https://mcccdf.academicworks.com/users/sign_in
Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship
The Against The Grain Artistic Scholarship provides financial assistance and promotion of Asian-American college students pursuing a major in the performing, visual arts, journalism and/or mass communications. Applicants must be a US citizen, national or permanent legal resident who is of at least 25% Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity, and be either a high school senior or a college student currently enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. vocational, junior college, or four-year college/university and must be a full-time, degree-seeking student by the upcoming academic calendar year and pursuing a major in the visual/performing arts (film, theatre, fashion, photography, graphic design, dance, music, journalism, mass communications, etc.). For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
The estimated amount of this award is $1,000. Awards per semester: 1
