Theatre Scholarships

The Theatre Department awards a significant number of scholarships to theatre majors based on talent, academic performance, and experience. In addition, theatre faculty serve as the selection committee for four endowed scholarships and one “Hearts in the Arts” scholarship awarded through the McLennan Community College Foundation.

Scholarships are awarded in dollar figures on a semester-by-semester basis. A student either auditions or presents a portfolio to at least two faculty members before being awarded a scholarship. Students may audition on campus or through organized off-campus auditions sponsored by TETA, Thespians Conference, etc.

At the end of the semester during which a scholarship has been awarded, a student should submit a brief letter of intent explaining why he/she should continue to receive a scholarship for each succeeding semester. To retain a theatre scholarship, the recipient is expected to demonstrate academic excellence at all times, remain committed to the department program, and perform appropriate duties when called upon during the semester, above and beyond the requirements of a non-scholarship student.

Applying for Scholarships

To apply for the Theatre Department scholarship, please complete and submit a Theatre Scholarship application, as well as a personal statement, resume, and one academic letter of reference. All items must be submitted via email to kparker@mclennan.edu.

Learn more about McLennan Community College Foundation scholarships, which require a separate application that is available in October and due in mid-January for the following academic year.