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Students
who will attending JMU next year are invited to apply for the
following theatre scholarships for 2007-8.
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 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 2008.
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.
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Dollar amounts may vary. Estimates
are based on interest in endowed funds from previous years.
TO
APPLY: Students
interested in applying for any of the scholarships (NOT the
AWARDS) should:
-- write
a letter to the theatre faculty requesting consideration for
scholarship aid and indicating for which scholarship(s) they qualify;
-- letters
should include a resume of their theatrical work, a statement of their
GPA, student ID number, and any other appropriate information.
DEADLINE
FOR APPLICATION: Turn
in letter and resume to Roger Hall by February 28. Nominations
for the Snyder Award may be turned in to any member of the faculty or
to the president of Stratford Players by February 28.
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