Theatre Scholarships

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Purpose

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• A special fund scholarship to assist talented students who declare theatre as their major
• To reward talented students for their achievements and participation in theatre
• To assist deserving students in meeting their unmet financial needs

Eligibility

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• Student who is an incoming freshman (FTIC), transfer student, or a currently enrolled FAMU student.
• Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 or above.

• Recipients are expected to accept performance roles as assigned, backstage and front of house assignments, and to volunteer for other Essential Theatre activities as needed.

• Demonstrate artistry in the area of theatre arts.

• Demonstrate an unmet financial need.

• Register as a full-time student (12 hours minimum)

How To Apply

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• Scholars must maintain the “B” (3.0) average in their major courses.
• Scholars must maintain the minimum “C” (2.50) average in their semester courses
• Scholars must maintain the minimum “C” (2.50) cumulative grade point average.
• Scholars whose cumulative average drops below “C” (2.50) or whose major course average drops below “B” (3.0) will be placed on “probationary status” not to exceed one (1) academic semester.
• Scholars whose cumulative average drops below “C” (2.50) or whose major course average drops below “B” (3.0) at the conclusion of the probationary period will have scholarships revoked.

The Scholarship Committee shall review scholars at the end of each semester. Evaluations and recommendations for retention shall be based on demonstrated Professional Development to include, but not limited to the following:

- Portfolio Review (Required audition/interview materials i.e.; monologues (3 new selections), resume, headshots, design sketches and/or final product.
- Acceptance and successful fulfillment of performance/crew assignments, and evidence of volunteer work on other Essential Theatre activities.
- Potential in the discipline
- Overall quality and demonstrated growth in work
- Cooperation and overall attitude
- Grade point average

Students may petition for reinstatement to scholarship status when they have successfully satisfied all the above. Only one reinstatement will be granted.

The petition, in written form, must be sent to the Scholarship Committee no later than one week after receipt of grade report.

All correspondence should be addressed to:

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Eligibility

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• Student must be an incoming freshmen (FTIC), transfer student, or a currently enrolled FAMU student.
• Student must be a declared Theatre major.
• Student must have a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5 or above.

• Recipients are expected to accept performance roles as assigned, backstage and front of house assignments, and volunteer for other Essential Theatre activities as needed.

 

How To Apply

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• Scholars must maintain the “B” (3.0) average in their major courses.
• Scholars must maintain the minimum “C” (2.50) average in their semester courses
• Scholars must maintain the minimum “C” (2.50) cumulative grade point average.
• Scholars whose cumulative average drops below “C” (2.50) or whose major course average drops below “B” (3.0) will be placed on “probationary status” not to exceed one (1) academic semester.
• Scholars whose cumulative average drops below “C” (2.50) or whose major course average drops below “B” (3.0) at the conclusion of the probationary period will have scholarships revoked.

The Scholarship Committee shall review scholars at the end of each semester. Evaluations and recommendations for retention shall be based on demonstrated Professional Development to include, but not limited to the following:

- Portfolio Review (Required audition/interview materials i.e.; monologues (3 new selections), resume, headshots, design sketches and/or final product.
- Acceptance and successful fulfillment of performance/crew assignments, and evidence of volunteer work on other Essential Theatre activities.
- Potential in the discipline
- Overall quality and demonstrated growth in work
- Cooperation and overall attitude
- Grade point average

Students may petition for reinstatement to scholarship status when they have successfully satisfied all the above. Only one reinstatement will be granted.

The petition, in written form, must be sent to the Scholarship Committee no later than one week after receipt of grade report.

All correspondence should be addressed to:

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Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby Visual Arts Program Scholarship

 

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Eligibility

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• Student must be of Black African descent currently enrolled at Florida A&M University as a full-time (12 credit hours minimum) undergraduate student who is a declared Theatre major;
• Student must be sophomore (30 Cr. Hrs. Min.), junior (60 Cr. Hrs. Min.), or senior (90 Cr. Hrs. Min.) at the start of the award period;
• Student must have a minimum cumulative post-secondary grade point average of 2.50 or higher;

 

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How To Apply

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1. Applicants must Complete the T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh Endowed Theatre Scholarship Application.

 

2. Applicants must forward a current transcript of grades with the application.

 

3. Applicants must write a statement of unmet financial need and an essay detailing their commitment to the promotion of positive Black African images in the media/entertainment industry; and

3. Applicants must arrange an audition and /or interview:

a. Performance applicants must audition before the scholarship committee.

The audition must include two (2) monologues of contrasting styles, and a verse and a chorus of a song that is sung to piano accompaniment, or pre-recorded audio “instrumental only” accompaniment. Total audition not to exceed 4 minutes.
(Out of town applicants who can’t make it to campus may arrange with the Scholarship Committee to send a pre-recorded video tape or DVD in lieu of the live audition.)

b. Technical Theatre applicants must arrange a conference with the Scholarship Committee. Applicants must present a portfolio and a resume of backstage work.
(Out of town applicants may arrange to forward slides, photos, or electronic portfolio in lieu of the live conference/interview.)

 

 

A limit of one scholarship per academic year may be awarded to students in the program.

 

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Upon Acceptance of Scholarship

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Awardees are expected to:

• Provide a photograph and a written statement to the Committee, which may be used for promotional purposes; and

• Accept performance roles as assigned, backstage and front of house

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Retention/Maintenance

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• Scholars must maintain the “B” (3.0) average in their major courses.
• Scholars must maintain the minimum “C” (2.50) average in their semester courses
• Scholars must maintain the minimum “C” (2.50) cumulative grade point average.
• Scholars whose cumulative average drops below “C” (2.50) or whose major course average drops below “B” (3.0) will be placed on “probationary status” not to exceed one (1) academic semester.
• Scholars whose cumulative average drops below “C” (2.50) or whose major course average drops below “B” (3.0) at the conclusion of the probationary period will have scholarships revoked.

The Scholarship Committee shall review scholars at the end of each semester. Evaluations and recommendations for retention shall be based on demonstrated Professional Development to include, but not limited to the following:

- Portfolio Review (Required audition/interview materials i.e.; monologues (3 new selections), resume, headshots, design sketches and/or final product.
- Acceptance and successful fulfillment of performance/crew assignments, and evidence of volunteer work on other Essential Theatre activities.
- Potential in the discipline
- Overall quality and demonstrated growth in work
- Cooperation and overall attitude
- Grade point average

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Reinstatement

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Students may petition for reinstatement to scholarship status when they have successfully satisfied all the above. Only one reinstatement will be granted.

The petition, in written form, must be sent to the Scholarship Committee no later than one week after receipt of grade report.

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All correspondence should be addressed to:

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Theatre Scholarship Committee

Department of Visual Arts, Humanities and Theatre

Florida A&M University

515 Orr Drive, 208 Tucker Hall

Tallahassee, Florida 32307

 

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