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Department of Theatre and Dance

Scholarships

Students who meet enrollment and grade criteria are eligible for academic scholarships in theatre that help defray the cost of attaining your degree. 

Funding for Your Education

We encourage you to explore all the options for paying for your education and to get in touch with the university's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for more information.

 

Departmental Scholarships

There are a few scholarships available within our department to students who meet the criteria.

This Scholarship is to recruit outstanding Undergraduate Theatre Majors.  The Scholarship is awarded to Incoming Freshman and/or Transfer Theatre students who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship, leadership and contributions in Theatre Arts. It is a continuing annual award of $250.00 a semester (not to exceed 8 semesters).  Out-of-state students receiving a Departmental Scholarship may qualify for a tuition reduction.

Eligibility

• Incoming freshmen and new transfer theatre Majors
• GPA of 3.5 or higher

 

Maintaining Eligibility

• Full-time enrollment (12 hours or more) as a theatre major during the regular academic year (Fall and Spring semesters).
• A 3.0 GPA
• Active participation in the theatre program

 

Application Process

• Cover Letter
• One letter of recommendation
• Current resume – listing extracurricular involvement in Fine or Performing Arts in High School, community, and/or professional venues, other contributions, accomplishments, and community service, etc.

Due Date for Above Materials: April 15, 2025


Email to: 
David Britt
Director of Undergraduate Studies – Theatre
brittdg@mailbox.sc.edu

This Scholarship is awarded to Undergraduate Theatre students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and contribution to the department. It is a one-year award amount of $250.00 per semester.

Eligibility

  • Current sophomore, junior & senior theatre majors, enrolled full-time (12 hours or more) as a theatre major during the award year (fall and spring semesters)
  • Have demonstrated outstanding leadership and/or contribution to the department during the past academic year
  • GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Active participation in the theatre

 

Application Process

• An emailed essay describing your excellence as a theatre major, complemented by a paragraph recommendation from a faculty member
• Add your Current GPA
• Add your resumé, listing contributions, production work and classes taken in the Theatre Program


Due Date for Above Materials: April 25, 2025

 

Email to: 
David Britt
Director of Undergraduate Studies – Theatre
brittdg@mailbox.sc.edu

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