Theatre & Dance Department :: University at Buffalo

Scholarships are awarded in the amounts of $1,000 to $5,000 each year. Students awarded these scholarships receive all the special privileges accorded Honors Scholars. To qualify for consideration for a Performing and Creative Arts Scholarship, a student must present a minimum high school average of 90 and a combined SAT score of at least 1230 or ACT score of 28. The general SUNY application for admission to the University at Buffalo must be submitted in addition to this application. Both should be completed as early as possible. Recipients of Performing and Creative Arts Scholarships must maintain a major in one of the five designated areas. Candidates for these special scholarships must complete an application, available on request to the Honors Program. In addition to the application, candidates in Theatre/Dance/Music Theatre must also submit a resume which should include: in Theatre – education, training, performance, and other theatre experience; in Dance – education, training in dance and related areas, and any performance, choreographic and teaching experience. An essay is required, discussing your career goals and the influences and experiences that have led you to elect a major in Dance, Theatre, or Music Theatre. Address your strengths, what you hope to gain from your university experience, and your intended area of interest from the following choices: in Theatre – acting, music theatre, design, stage technology, playwriting, directing; in Dance and/or Music Theatre – performance, choreography, research, teaching, preparation for health related careers in dance.

Two letters of recommendation are required: for Dance or Music Theatre, one recommendation should be from a dance instructor and one from an academic teacher; for Theatre, one of the two references must be from a teacher or an academic advisor. ALL reference letters should be from people with whom you have worked in the past two years and must be sent under separate cover. Include addresses and telephone numbers of references.

A dance audition or an interview for a portfolio review for design tech students should be arranged directly with the Department. Call the Department for more information or an appointment

Send application and letters of recommendation to:

(to download application click here: http://honors.buffalo.edu/prospective/pdfs/artsscholarshipapp.pdf)

Molly Casarella
Undergraduate Advisor
University at Buffalo
Department of Theatre & Dance
285 Alumni Arena
Buffalo, NY 14260-5030
(716) 645-0604

Perry Watkins Scholarships in Theatre Design/Technology

Eligibility:
* Recipients must be of African-American Descent
* Recipients must be entering the University as Freshmen

Requirements:
* These are full tuition scholarships, amounting to approximately $3500 per semester. All other expenses and fees must be paid by the recipients.
* Recipients of the scholarship must maintain good academic standing for four years to retain the scholarship.
* Recipients are expected to assist in the recruitment effort for future recipients of this award.

For an application contact:

Professor Catherine Norgren
Department of Theatre & Dance
University at Buffalo
285 Alumni Arena
Buffalo, NY 14260-5030
Phone: (716) 645-0582
Fax: (716) 645-6992

Stanley Travis Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:

* Applicants must be currently enrolled as majors in the University at Buffalo, Department of Theatre & Dance.

Requirements:

* Recipients are need-based worthy undergraduate and/or graduate students in the performing arts.

* Personal statement must be included and attached to each application

Additional Information:

* The awards are named in the spring, with the award given in the fall semester.

* Monetary amount of the award varies.

*Applications are available outside of main office (285 Alumni), near Exit.

*Submit original and three copies of your completed application to:

Nancy Townsend, Chair

Awards Committee

Dept. of Theatre & Dance

285 Alumni Arena

Buffalo, NY 14260

Application Deadline: January 13, 2009

Last updated on: March 03, 2009