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Scholarship Information

Application Information

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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