How much is the New Theatre Guild Scholarship Endowment Fund scholarship?

The New Theatre Guild Scholarship Endowment Fund scholarship amount is Varies by university grant (individual awards often ~$2,000; Guild grants tens of thousands annually across partner schools).

When is the deadline for New Theatre Guild Scholarship Endowment Fund?

The application period for the New Theatre Guild Scholarship Endowment Fund is Managed by each university theatre department (typically spring; contact department).

What type of scholarship is New Theatre Guild Scholarship Endowment Fund?

The New Theatre Guild Scholarship Endowment Fund is a Kansas City, Missouri scholarship for theatre students.

New Theatre Guild Scholarship Endowment Fund

Scholarship details

Funder: The New Theatre Scholarship Guild / Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Study level: Undergraduate (theatre majors)
Scholarship type: Kansas City, Missouri
Deadline: Managed by each university theatre department (typically spring; contact department)
Typical award size: Varies by university grant (individual awards often ~$2,000; Guild grants tens of thousands annually across partner schools)
Website: Apply or learn more

Eligibility criteria

Students majoring in theatre arts at University of Kansas, University of Central Missouri, University of Missouri–Kansas City, or Kansas State University. Selection typically based on merit, recommendations, academic record, and unmet financial need. Awards are administered through university theatre departments after Guild grants.

Application steps

Enroll as a theatre major at KU, UCM, UMKC, or K-State.
Contact the theatre department/financial aid office for the current New Theatre Guild award process.
Submit department-required materials (essay, recommendations, need documentation as requested).
Meet the university’s internal deadline.

Required materials

University/department application
Essay/personal statement
Teacher recommendations
Academic records
Financial need documentation as required by the school

Overview

This scholarship opportunity supports students who are pursuing education related to the theatrical arts industry at a higher education institution in the greater Kansas City metro area. Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students at the University of Kansas, the University of Central Missouri and the University of Missouri - Kansas City. Scholarship recipients are chosen based on merit and need. Interested students should consult with theatre departments at the above universities for further information.

Past recipients

Theatre majors at KU, UCM, UMKC, and K-State; Guild historically grants ~$6,000–$15,000+ per campus annually for theatre scholarships