Department Handbook
Scholarship Information
Application Infomation
Harlen M. Adams Scholarship
Herbert Lewis Swan Award
Larry Wismer Scholarship
Donna Stone Breed Memorial Scholarship
Musical Theatre Dance Scholarship
Marilyn Warrens Musical Theatre Awards
Pat Kopp Court Theatre Scholarship
Vonnie Eastham Court Theatre Scholarship
Musical Theatre Awards
Evelyn Riddell and Ada McKinney Music Scholarship
The Carol Channing Scholarship
Academic & Performance Awards
Application Information
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Scholarships are available to majors and minors in the Department of Theatre
Arts. Each scholarship has specific criteria, but university policy dictates
that all recipients maintain full-time status with 12 units of coursework throughout
the period of the award. Scholarship students must also maintain a minimum
2.0 GPA, but a higher GPA is required to obtain some scholarships. In addition
to these university requirements, theatre scholarship recipients must be significantly
involved in departmental productions during both semesters of the academic
year for which they receive the award and are asked to sign an acceptance letter
agreeing to this requirement.
In order to apply for scholarships with the Department of Theatre Arts,
students must file a scholarship application with the Financial Aid
Office between October 1st and January 1st. Students who wish to
apply for scholarships but do not have financial need must also complete
the application with the Financial Aid Office.
Awards are paid 50 percent at the beginning of each semester if the
award is over $600. If under $600, the award will be paid 100 percent
for the fall semester.
CSU, Chico Financial Aid & Scholarship Office
TITLE IV SCHOOL CODE: 001146
Meriam Library 161
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0705
Phone: 530-898-6451
Fax: 530-898-6883
E-mail: finaid@csuchico.edu
Website: http://fa.csuchico.edu/fa/
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Harlen M. Adams Scholarship
This is an endowed scholarship with one award annually of approximately
$500.00. Recipient must have attended CSU, Chico at least one year and
be a continuing student with a major in Theatre Arts or Musical Theatre.
Applicants must also demonstrate academic superiority and/or financial
need through personal statements and one letter of reference from a Theatre
Arts faculty member. Selection is based on a consideration by the Departmental
Scholarship Committee of financial need, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and past
involvement in departmental productions with final approval granted by
the University Scholarship Committee.
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Herbert Lewis Swan Award
This is an endowed scholarship with one award annually of approximately
$400.00. Recipient can be a first-time freshman, a transfer student,
a re-entry student or a continuing student with a major in Theatre Arts
or Musical Theatre. Selection is based on a consideration by the Departmental
Scholarship Committee of financial need, a minimum 2.0 GPA, and potential
as a participant in the departmental production program with a final
approval granted by the University Scholarship Committee.
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Larry Wismer Scholarship
This is an endowed scholarship with one award annually of approximately
$750.00. Recipient can be a first-time freshman, a transfer student,
a re-entry student or a continuing student with a major in Theatre Arts
or Musical Theatre. Selection is based on a consideration by the Departmental
Scholarship Committee of financial need, a minimum 2.0 GPA, and potential
as a participant in the departmental production program with a final
approval granted by the University Scholarship Committee.
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Donna Stone Breed Memorial Scholarship
(Formerly the One Acts Scholarship)
This annual scholarship is supported with funds from the proceeds of
the annual student-directed one act plays. There are usually two awards
ranging from $500.00-$1,000.00. Recipient can be either Theatre Arts
or Musical Theatre Major, or Theatre of Musical Theatre Dance Minor,
and must have participated in a minimum of two CSU, Chico Theatre Arts
Departmental productions. Recipient can be a first-time freshman, a transfer
student, a re-entry student or a continuing student. Financial need is not a
criteria. Selection is based on consideration by the Departmental Scholarship
Committee of a minimum 2.0 GPA, and past and potential participation
in the departmental production program with final approval granted by
the University Scholarship Committee.
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Musical Theatre Dance Scholarship
This is a scholarship with one award annually of approximately $200.00.
Recipient can be a first-time freshman, a transfer student, a re-entry
student or a continuing student with a major in Musical Theatre or
a minor in Musical Theatre Dance. Financial need is not a
criteria. Selection is based on a consideration by the Departmental
Scholarship Committee of a minimum 2.5 GPA, and past and potential
participation in the departmental production program with final approval
granted by the University Scholarship Committee.
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Marilyn Warrens Musical Theatre Awards
This is an annual scholarship supported with funds donated by Marilyn
Warrens. There is usually two to six awards ranging from $500.00 - $1,000.00.
The number of awards is determined by Musical Theatre Faculty. Recipient
can be a first-time freshman, a transfer student, a re-entry student
or a continuing student with a major in Musical Theatre or Theatre Arts.
Financial need is not a criteria. Students must audition
to be considered for these awards. Selection is based on a consideration
by the Departmental Scholarship Committee of a minimum 2.0 GPA, and past
and potential participation in the departmental production program with
final approval granted by the University Scholarship Committee.
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Pat Kopp Court Theatre Scholarship
This is a scholarship with several awards annually ranging from $500.00 - $1,500.00.
Recipient can be a first-time freshman, a transfer student, a re-entry student
or a continuing student with a major in Musical Theatre or Theatre Arts. These
awards are only available in the summer to support student involvement in our
summer theatre program, Court Theatre. Financial need is not a
criteria. Students must audition to be considered for
these awards. Selection is based on a consideration by the Artistic Director & Producer
of Court Theatre and the Departmental Scholarship Committee of a minimum
2.0 GPA, with final approval granted by the University Scholarship Committee.
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Vonnie Eastham Court Theatre Scholarship
This is a scholarship with several awards annually ranging from $500.00
- $1,500.00. Recipient can be a first-time freshman, a transfer student,
a re-entry student or a continuing student with a major in Musical
Theatre or Theatre Arts. These awards are only available in the summer
to support student involvement in our summer theatre program, Court
Theatre. Financial need is not a criteria. Students must audition
to be considered for these awards. Selection is based on a consideration
by the Artistic Director & Producer of Court Theatre and the Departmental
Scholarship Committee of a minimum 2.0 GPA, with final approval granted
by the University Scholarship Committee.
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Musical Theatre Awards
This is an annual scholarship supported with funds donated by private
gifts and fundraising. There are usually two awards ranging from $500.00
- $1000.00. The number of awards is determined by Musical Theatre Faculty.
Recipient can be a first-time freshman, a transfer student, a re-entry
student or a continuing student with a major in Musical Theatre or Theatre
Arts. Financial need is not a criteria. Students must audition
to be considered for these awards. Selection is based on consideration
by the Departmental Scholarship Committee of a minimum 2.0 GPA, and past
and potential participation in the departmental production program with
final approval granted by the University Scholarship Committee.
Application available in the Financial Aid Office (MLIB161). Or call 530-898-6452 for an application. If you have any questions, please contact: Gail Holbrook at 530-898-5130.
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Evelyn Riddell and Ada McKinney Music Scholarship
This is an endowed scholarship with three awards annually of approximately $800.00.
Recipient can be a first-time freshman, a transfer student, a re-entry student
or a continuing student with a major in Music or Musical Theatre. Financial
need is not a criteria. Students must audition to be considered
for these awards. Selection is based on a consideration by a Scholarship Committee
of a minimum 3.0 GPA, and potential as participant in the departmental production
program with final approval granted by the University Scholarship Committee.
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The Carol Channing Scholarship
In September 2006, Carol Channing, beloved star of stage and screen,
visited our campus and performed with our students. The resulting performance
helped establish an endowed scholarship for students in the arts. Recipient
can be a first-time freshman, a transfer student, a re-entry student
or a continuing student with a major in the arts. Financial need is not a
criteria. Students must audition to be considered for this award. Selection
is based on a consideration by a Scholarship Committee of a minimum
3.0 GPA, and potential as a participant in the departmental production
program with final approval granted by the University Scholarship Committee.
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Academic & Performance Awards
The College of Humanities and Fine Arts offer scholarships for students
with special talents in the arts and humanities. These awards are
$1000.00 for the first year. The applicant must be a freshman and
must audition or submit a video recording of an audition. The student
must be a major in the Department of Theatre Arts.
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