Scholarship Overview

The Madison Screenwriting Scholarship Competition is open to Undergraduates majoring in English, Theater or SMAD. 

Submit the following information for consideration:

  • 3 Copies of a short screenplay

  • 15 pages or less in proper screenplay format

All scripts must be original work - No adaptations.

Screenplay format guide: http://www.storysense.com/format.htm

Due: 5pm on Friday, March 16th - Application materials must be submitted to the SMAD Office Harrison 0276

For more information, contact Professor Kevin Reynolds at reynolkj@jmu.edu

Note: Award money will be credited towards Fall 2018 tuition.



Annual award amount
One $1,250 scholarship and one $750 scholarship

Eligibility Criteria
Freshmen   Sophomore   Junior  

Deadline
17:00 PM Friday, March 17, 2017 Turned into the SMAD Office Harrison 0276

Award Announcement
The recipients will be announced at the SMAD Awards Ceremony.

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School of Media Arts & Design
Harrison Hall
MSC 2104
54 Bluestone Drive
Room Harrison Hall 0276
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
smad@jmu.edu
(540) 568-7007
Fax: (540) 568-7026