Department of Theatre

Scholarship Information for UNCG Theatre

• Kay Brown Barrett Theatre for Youth Scholarship -- Established in 1996 to honor Kay Brown Barrett, a distinguished talent scout, agent, and great friend of the arts. 

       Awarded annually to a third year MFA Theatre for Youth student.

• John and Mary Burns Scholarship -- Established by the John and Mary Burns Foundation to recognize either an undergraduate or graduate student with interest and talent in Musical Theatre.

• Kathryn McA. England Scholarship -- Professor England taught voice and diction, oral interpretation, and was a much-respected director who was on the faculty from 1942 to 1975.  Awarded annually to an MFA student in Theatre.

• Herman Middleton Scholarship -- Established in 1996 to honor Professor Emeritus Herman Middleton who was a major force in the development of UNCG Theatre from 1956 to his retirement in 1990.  Awarded annually to a junior majoring in Theatre.

• Raymond Taylor Scholarship – “Teacher Taylor” joined the faculty in 1921-22 and his ground- breaking work led to the establishment of the Drama Department in 1954.  Awarded annually to a freshman majoring in Theatre.

• Betty Jean Jones Professional Development Fund – Endowment established to honor the memory of Dr. Jones, assisting students with funding related to professional activity, such as purchasing design art supplies or attending conferences, symposia, internships, auditions and study abroad.  Pick up separate form from Neil to apply for funds.

Attach a resume and a statement explaining your interest in and qualifications for receiving a scholarship.  Interviews will be scheduled. For the 2009-2010 school year: DUE TO DEPARTMENT BY MONDAY,

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009!!

Application for Scholarships