Apply Now for 2017 FREDDY Scholarships, Community Awards

Opportunities are available for students and schools participating in the FREDDY Awards program from the following institutions and community groups:

ACE (Arts Community of Easton)

Cedar Crest College

Civic Theatre

DeSales University

East Stroudsburg University

Just Born

R. Richard Knauss Foundation

Lehighvalleylive.com and The Express-Times

Muhlenberg College

Northampton Community College

Pennsylvania Youth Ballet/Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley

West Virginia University

Please visit freddyawards.org/scholarships-community-awards for applications, deadlines and information.

Since its inception in 2003, almost $800,000 in college scholarships, paid internships and community awards have been awarded to students and schools participating in the FREDDY Awards program.

Celebrating its 15th year, the FREDDY Awards broadcast has been honored with two regional EMMY Awards, in 2005 & 2011, and has also received 5 additional EMMY Nominations, 6 Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Awards, including the 2008 Award for Outstanding Television Program Designed for Children, and 6 Associated Press Awards for Public Affairs. The 2008 FREDDY program was the subject of a feature-length film documentary, Most Valuable Players, by Canyon Back Films, Los Angeles. Released in 2010, the documentary is part of Oprah Winfrey Network's (OWN) documentary film club which premiered in 2011.

The State Theatre invites the Lehigh Valley and Warren County communities to become involved with the FREDDY Awards by becoming corporate sponsors, through media or promotional support, or by volunteering their time and expertise. Corporations, regardless of size, are encouraged to participate, and corporate sponsorships will be available on many levels. For sponsorship information, contact Denise Smith, Vice President, Development, at 610-258-7766 x223 dsmith@statetheatre.org or visit www.freddyawards.org.