Theatre Scholarships
The Michael Collins Theatre Scholarship
Up to four scholarships ranging from $100 to $750 may be awarded to students majoring in theatre who:
- display a commitment to theatre as a diverse and multi-disciplinary pursuit,
- possess a collaborative spirit and leadership qualities, and
- demonstrate a positive, willing attitude and work ethic.
Priority in selection is given to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 overall and 3.5 in theatre courses.
Current undergraduate Bloomsburg students (2nd semester first years, sophomores, juniors, and
seniors) who are currently enrolled in classes at Bloomsburg at time of application are eligible to
apply.
New First Year students and incoming transfer students receive all scholarships they are eligible for
automatically via Admissions as part of the application process. After their initial semester at
Bloomsburg, these students are eligible to apply in subsequent application cycles. Students in this
category should visit Cost & Aid for more information.
Submit the following through the Bloomsburg Foundation Scholarship Portal by posted annual deadline (Usually March 1, for the next academic year):
- Bloomsburg Standard Scholarship Application.
- Short essay addressing the question: "How has your experience in the theatre impacted your understanding of one of the following: leadership, collaboration, or work ethic?"
- Resume of experience in the theatre.
At some point after the deadline for scholarship submissions, the committee will be granted access to the applications. At that point Prof. David A. Miller, Michael Collins Theatre Scholarship Chair, will contact qualified applicants to arrange the following:
- Audition or portfolio review and an interview with the Theatre faculty.
Recipients are determined by a vote of the faculty of the Division of Theatre and Dance, based on available funds and all application materials presented/received. A majority of the faculty must vote in favor of the recipient in order for an award to be given.
Students may reapply for up to 4 years, but renewal is not guaranteed. Bloomsburg Foundation Scholarship Application, essay, and resume are required as part of the renewal process.
Note: The Audition or Portfolio Review and Interview will be required unless one or both are waived by a unanimous vote of the faculty after the essay, resume, and BU scholarship application are received and reviewed. The decision to waive one or both items rests solely with the faculty of the Theatre and Dance Division.
