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The following is a
general guide to scholarship programs specific to JMU Theatre and
Dance. Students make application early in the Spring Semester
for the following academic year. Some awards are also reserved for
graduating Seniors, who also apply early in the Spring Semester.
This year's application deadline has passed, so visit back as we
approach the 2009-2010 round of applications.
Theatre and Dance
Scholarship List:
THE HORACE BURR SCHOLARSHIP
Named
for a former JMU theatre professor, this scholarship is for a
student majoring in theatre who has demonstrated excellence in
academic and practical theatre work. ($900)*
THE STRATFORD PLAYERS
SCHOLARSHIP
For
a Stratford Players member who has demonstrated excellence in
academic and practical theatre work.
(2 at $900 each)*
THE MARY LATIMER CORDNER
SCHOLARSHIP
Named
for a former JMU theatre professor, the scholarship is for a rising
junior or senior majoring in theatre who has demonstrated
excellence in academic and practical theatre work. (2 at $800
each)*
THE STEVEN SNYDER MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
Named
in memory of a JMU alumnus, this scholarship is to recognize
creative work in theatre. ($1200)*
THE TOM KING SCHOLARSHIP
Recognizes
outstanding academic achievement by a theatre major. (Amount to be
determined)
OTHER AWARDS
WHICH REQUIRE NOMINATION AND MAY INCLUDE GRADUATING SENIORS
THE STEVEN SNYDER CREATIVE
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Nominations are
also being accepted for the Steven Snyder Award, which is presented
annually (usually to a graduating senior) to recognize creative
achievement in theatre, particularly in The Experimental Theatre,
during the current academic year. To be considered for the Snyder
Award, individuals must be nominated by a faculty member or by
Stratford Players. ($700)*
PHILLIP S. GRAYSON AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN TECHNICAL THEATRE
This
award, instituted in 1991, will probably be continued for 2009. It
is presented usually to a graduating senior to recognize excellence
in technical theatre work. Students are nominated by the faculty,
but other students may suggest nominees to faculty members.
* Dollar
amounts may vary. Estimates are based on interest in endowed funds
from previous years.
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