CA Thespians offer scholarships to students who demonstrate excellence in theatre, a commitment to their troupe & community, and a desire to give back to Thespians in the future.
Senior Thespians may apply for one of the following. Senior Scholarships are disbursed directly to the awardees’ future college or university:

The Senior Scholarship in Performance rewards the excellence of senior Thespians in theatrical performance. Max 1 applicant per troupe.

The Senior Scholarship in Technical Theatre & Design rewards the excellence of senior Thespians in theatrical crafts and design.  Max 1 applicant per troupe.

The Senior Scholarship for Future Theatre Educators rewards the excellence of senior Thespians who intend to enter theatre education as a career. Max 1 applicant per troupe.

The Senior Scholarship in Theatre Making rewards the excellence of senior Thespians whose passion for theatre lies in areas outside the crafts of performance or technical theatre & design. Career/education paths could include: directing, playwriting, marketing, theatre company ownership or management, as well as others. Max 1 applicant per troupe.

The Kathleen Conner Production and Management Scholarship rewards the excellence of senior Thespians who intend to pursue a career in entertainment production or management. Career/Education paths could include: Agent, Theater Management, Film/TV Budgets, Entertainment Lawyer, Producer, Entertainment Accountant, Educator, or similar. Max 1 applicant per troupe.


Senior Honor Thespians may also apply for the following:

The Gai Jones Senior Honor Thespian Scholarship rewards the excellence of senior Thespians who have achieved the rank of Honor Thespian according to the bylaws of their troupe and/or the guidelines of the International Thespian Society. This scholarship is disbursed as a check directly to the awardee. Max 1 applicant per troupe.


Non-Senior Thespians may apply for one of the following. Undergrad Scholarships are disbursed as reimbursements to the awardees after confirming their attendance at the specific program.

CA Thespian Undergrad Scholarships provide support for non-senior Thespians to attend extracurricular theatre or theatre-related programs, usually during the summer, with the intention that they will implement their new skills and knowledge for the good of their troupe. Max 2 applicants per troupe.

The Ellis Jordan Scholarship awards outstanding sophomore and junior Thespians by financing their attendance at the International Thespian Festival, with the intention of supporting their personal growth and strengthening their Troupe. Max 2 applicants per troupe.

For application guidelines, deadlines, and tips for success, refer to the Scholarship Handbook.
updated Nov. 19, 2023