Ruth R. Legg Memorial Scholarship

New York State residents who are current high school seniors active in community theatre, accepted to an accredited college/university (preference for theatre major/minor). Must be a TANYS Individual Member or sponsored by a current TANYS Individual or Organizational Member. Honors Ruth R. Legg, professor emeritus at Finger Lakes Community College.

1. Obtain TANYS membership or sponsor.
2. Download/complete Ruth Legg Scholarship application from tanys.org.
3. Submit proof of college acceptance, transcript, and performing arts resume.
4. Mail or email to TANYS by May 1 midnight.

• TANYS application form
• Proof of college acceptance/enrollment
• Current school transcript
• Performing arts resume
• TANYS membership or sponsorship

The Ruth R. Legg Memorial Scholarship is given by TANYS to a current high school senior who has been active in community theatre and is accepted as a Theatre major/minor at an accredited college or university. This scholarship was organized to honor Ruth and carry on her tradition of promoting students interested in theatre. Ruth was professor emeritus at Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua for over 20 years. She was instrumental in local arts efforts and in developing the theater and communications degree programs at FLCC. She remained active at FLCC even after her retirement in 1996. She served on the TANYS Board since its inception in 1987, received the Mary Eva Duthie Award, and also received numerous awards while working with Geneva Theatre Guild. Ruth was also involved with the founding of the Ontario County Arts Council, served as president of the Geneva Women’s Club, and authored a political thriller, Veils of Conspiracy. Criteria Applicant must be a New York State resident. Applicant must be a current high school senior who has been active in community theatre and has been accepted to an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to an applicant who is enrolled as a Theatre major or minor. Applicant must be a current TANYS Individual Member or sponsored by a current TANYS Individual or Organizational Memb

NYS high school seniors advancing to college theatre study; decided by impartial committee appointed by TANYS President