Scholarship Opportunities

$1,000 - $15,000 Annual & Renewable

Scholarships are intended to provide recognition for outstanding performance and production support as well as financial aid to full-time students in any major field of study who are interested in participating in TLU Dramatic Media while pursuing a liberal arts education at TLU.

 
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Dramatic Media Major Scholarships

• Locus Aduro Award in Dramatic Media
  Annual award levels up to $15,000 per year
  
  • A minimum articulated high school CGPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and either SAT / ACT 1150 / 25 OR rank in the top 15 percent of class.
  • Audition/Interview and application materials required.
  • Audition/Interview must take place on campus during the Pacesetter event on Feb. 17.  Invitation and advance scheduling is required.
  • Must participate in Dramatic Media Ensemble.
   
• Jones Fine Arts Scholarship for Dramatic Media Majors
  Annual award levels from $2,000 to $4,000 per year
  
  • Major in dramatic media.
  • Rank in top 25 percent of high school class with commensurate SAT/ACT scores.
  • Audition/Interview and application materials required.
  • Must participate in Dramatic Media Ensemble.

Non-Dramatic Media Major Scholarships

• Performance Award
  Annual award levels up to $2,000 per year
  
  • The Performance Award provides artistic and cultural recognition for outstanding dramatic media performance to those students in any major field of study who demonstrate a meaningful contribution to the life of the university through participation in Dramatic Media Ensemble.
  • Performance Awards may be awarded in addition to other scholarship awards and are determined by level of student participation in Dramatic Media Ensemble.
  • Only students participating in more than one ensemble or performance area would be eligible for the upper range of the Performance Award.
  • Audition/Interview and application materials required.
  • Must participate in Dramatic Media Ensemble

 

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PACE, Academic Excellence Award, Da capo Award, Locus Aduro Award, and Jones Fine Arts Award CANNOT be combined.

Academic Requirements

• Dramatic Media scholarships are awarded to incoming first-year students, transfer students and returning TLU students.

• Scholarship awards will be reviewed each semester by the department chair, in consultation with the director of financial aid. At the end of the fall semester, the scholarship may be renewed for the spring semester if acceptable levels and quality of participation in TLU Dramatic Media have been met, and the cumulative GPA of 2.5 has been maintained. The scholarship may be rescinded at the end of the fall semester if any of these criteria are not met. During the spring semester anyone interested in a Dramatic Media scholarship for the following year must apply (See deadline below.) Dramatic Media scholarships are awarded competitively. There are no guarantees of renewal.

Participation Requirements

• TLU Dramatic Media Scholars are organized around a company ensemble model, similar to that of an athletic team. All scholars are members of the company ensemble, and thus are responsible for the production operations of TLU Dramatic Media and TheatreXpress. Scholars meet on a daily basis, generally for three hours each weekday from 2:30-5:30 p.m. During these daily meetings, scholars are involved in either rehearsals or crew work to support production for both TLU Dramatic Media and TheatreXpress.
   
• Dramatic Media Scholars are required to enroll in DRAM 101/111, Dramatic Media Ensemble. This one-hour credit course allows Dramatic Media Scholars to receive academic credit for their participation in TLU Dramatic Media. Class meets in conjunction with the 2:30-5:30 p.m. time discussed above. Scholars should keep their class and work schedule free during this time.
   
• Dramatic Media Scholars may be assigned special areas of concentration, according to their interests and abilities, working under the supervision of faculty. However, scholars will be trained as well-rounded artists, and are thus expected to participate actively in all aspects of TLU Dramatic Media.
   
• Because of the company ensemble approach, TLU Dramatic Media Scholars automatically participate in all faculty-produced shows, either in performance or on crews. They also form the membership for TheatreXpress activities, which include student productions, touring, original material, and so forth.

Application Procedures

• Dramatic Media scholarships are initially awarded on the basis of demonstrated competence in previous production work. All applicants should submit the following required materials:

• In addition to the minimal written requirements, incoming students are required to attend an audition/interview session in conjunction with a campus visit. You will meet with TLU Dramatic Media faculty in an individualized, non-threatening environment.

 
Audition/Interview Dates

• Scheduled Audition/Interview dates are as follows. All dates should be confirmed with the Enrollment Services office of TLU. Choose a day which fits your campus visitation schedule. If the dates below do not work for you, please schedule an individual appointment with Professor David Legore.

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