GRCF Grand Rapids Combined Theatre Scholarship
Theatre scholarship guide
Scholarship details
- Funder
- Grand Rapids Community Foundation (Grand Rapids Combined Theatre Scholarship Fund)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Scholarship type
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Opens
- Deadline
- Typical award size
- $1,000–$2,000
- Website
- Apply or learn more
Eligibility criteria
Full-time students in an accredited U.S. college or training program (preference for theatre arts majors) with experience at Actor’s Theatre, Community Circle Theatre, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Heritage Theatre, Jewish Theatre, and/or Master Arts Theatre (Grand Rapids area). Finalists may be interviewed.
Application steps
- Complete GRCF scholarship application when open.
- Document theatre venue experience and college enrollment.
- Submit materials for panel review.
- Interview if contacted as a finalist.
Required materials
- GRCF online application
- Evidence of local Grand Rapids theatre involvement
- Academic enrollment information
- Interview if selected as finalist
Overview
The Grand Rapids Combined Theatre Scholarship Fund was founded in 1985 to award college scholarships to students pursuing study in theatre arts. It is supported by ongoing contributions from individuals in the community, and by annual support from Actor's Theatre, Community Circle Theatre, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Heritage Theatre, Jewish Theatre, and Master Arts Theatre. Applicants must be enrolled full time in an accredited college or training program located within the United States with preference being given to theatre arts majors. Applicants must have experience in one of the following theatre venues Actor's Theatre, Community Circle Theatre, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Heritage Theatre, Jewish Theatre, and Master Arts Theatre. Finalists may be contacted for an interview as part of the selection process. The decision made by the panel of judges shall be final and will be based on the information contained in the application, any attached documentation and/or the interview.
Past recipients
Students with Grand Rapids community theatre experience; fund founded 1985 with ongoing local theatre support