Criteria: The Department of Theatre and Dance offers scholarships to incoming students who display exceptional talent and promise in theatre or dance. These scholarships are renewable annually to students who actively participate in Wittenberg's theatre or dance programs regardless of major or minor. An audition or interview, headshot/photo, resumé, letter of intent, and letter of reference are required.
Amount: Starting at $1,000 per year.
Guidelines Students wishing to apply for either a theatre or dance scholarship should contact Professor Corwin Georges, Chair of the Dept. of Theatre and Dance at 937-327-7464 or cgeorges@wittenberg.edu. Dr. Georges will set up the audition or interview for the student, which must be scheduled by March 1. Applicants are to submit before or on the day of the audition/interview the following: a resume detailing their theatre or dance experience and education; a headshot/photo; a letter of reference from a theatre director, choreographer, or a theatre or dance instructor; and a letter of intent in which the student discusses how participating in theatre or dance at Wittenberg will help them achieve their academic, vocational, or personal goals. Materials may be mailed directly to Corwin Georges, Chairperson, Dept. of Theatre and Dance, Wittenberg University, P. O. Box 720, Springfield, OH 45501.
