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Block Theatre Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st                    

Missouri Western Department Aid Program

This scholarship, set up by the Paul A. Block family in his memory, is an award to be given annually to a full-time MWSU student participating in theatre productions.  Applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the major field and a minimum of 2.0 overall. 

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  The Department of Communication Studies, Theatre and Cinema, 816/271-4443

Communication Studies and Theatre Department

Deadline: March 1st                   

Missouri Western Department Aid Program

Scholarships are available to students participating in drama productions.  Drama scholarships include a stipulation to work on at least one production during the semester and enroll in THR140 Production Participation.  All scholarships require a 2.0 GPA during the student's freshman year and a 2.5 GPA thereafter.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  The Department of Communication Studies, Theatre and Cinema, 816/271-4443

Drake Theatre Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st                    

Missouri Western Department Aid Program

This scholarship, established with a part of the estate of the late Dottie Drake, is given annually to a full-time MWSU student participating in theatre productions.  Applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the major and a minimum GPA of 2.0 overall. Financial need is a consideration. 1 letter of reference is required from a recognized professional in the field of speech communication or theatre. 

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  The Department of Communication Studies, Theatre and Cinema, 816/271-4443

Joseph J. Droher Memorial Scholarship-Theatre

Deadline: March 1st

Missouri Western Foundation

Two scholarships, 1 Engineering and 1 Theatre, will be awarded yearly to students in those majors having a GPA of at least 3.0. 3 references are required.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Foundation Office, 816/271-5647

Robidoux Resident Theatre Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st                   

Missouri Western Department Aid Program

This scholarship is available annually to a full-time MWSU student participating in theatre productions.  Applicants must be a theatre or speech and theatre major, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the major field and a minimum GPA of 2.0 overall. 

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  The Department of Communication Studies, Theatre and Cinema, 816/271-4443

   

Western Excellence Awards

Deadline: March 1st

Missouri Western Department Aid Program

Incoming Freshman: To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must possess a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or higher, or a composite ACT score of 21 or higher, and must express an interest in majoring in speech communication or theatre/video. To reapply for this scholarship, an individual must: 1) declare a major in speech communication or theatre/video by the end of her/his second semester, 2) gain admission into the program by the end of his/her fourth semester, and 3) maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 of higher.

Continuing Students:  To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must have declared a major in speech communication or theatre/video and achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. To reapply, an individual must: 1) maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher, and 2) receive no grade below a C in any course within the major's requirement.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements. Incoming Freshmen should submit a 2-3 page (typed, double spaced) essay explaining why you intend to major in speech communication or  theatre/video and submit a letter of reference on-line or to the Department of Communication Studies and Theatre.   Continuing Students should submit a 2-3 page (typed, double spaced) 
essay explaining why you are a speech communication or theatre/video major.
Contact Information:  The Department of Communication Studies, Theatre and Cinema, 816/271-4443

V. Fran Quammen Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st                  

Missouri Western Department Aid Program

This award was established by friends and relatives of Fran Quammen, a former MWSU instructor in the communication studies department.  The interest from the trust fund is used each year to award a scholarship to a student majoring in Speech.   Applicants will be screened by a panel of judges selected from the speech faculty.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  The Department of Communication Studies, Theatre and Cinema, 816/271-4443

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