{"id":1533,"date":"2023-10-29T16:54:56","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T16:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cetoweb.org\/cst\/?page_id=1533"},"modified":"2025-11-05T22:54:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T22:54:35","slug":"scholarships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/cetoweb.org\/cst\/scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"
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.<\/span><\/div>\n
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OVERVIEW – SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS<\/b><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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Senior Thespians may apply for <\/span>one<\/span><\/i> of the following. Senior Scholarships are disbursed directly to the awardees\u2019 future college or university:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Senior Scholarship in Performance<\/b> rewards the excellence of senior Thespians in theatrical performance. Max 1 applicant per troupe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Senior Scholarship in Technical Theatre & Design<\/b> rewards the excellence of senior Thespians in theatrical crafts and design.\u00a0 Max 1 applicant per troupe.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Senior Scholarship for Future Theatre Educators<\/b> rewards the excellence of senior Thespians who intend to enter theatre education as a career. Max 1 applicant per troupe.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Senior Scholarship in Theatre Making<\/b> 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Kathleen Conner Production and Management Scholarship<\/b> 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<\/span>. <\/span><\/i>Max 1 applicant per troupe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Senior Thespians who have achieved the rank of Honor Thespian may <\/span>also <\/span><\/i>apply for the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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OVERVIEW – UNDERGRAD SCHOLARSHIPS<\/b><\/h1>\n

Non-Senior Thespians may apply for <\/span>one<\/span><\/i> of the following. Undergrad Scholarships are disbursed as reimbursements to the awardees after confirming their attendance at the specific program.<\/span><\/p>\n

CA Thespian Undergrad Scholarships<\/b> 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Ellis Jordan Scholarship<\/b> 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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OVERVIEW – FELLOWSHIPS<\/b><\/h1>\n

Fellowships are teacher-nominated awards. Student Thespians should not fill out a Fellowship application; a troupe sponsor\/director or a technical director may fill out the application nominating a max of one (1) junior <\/span>or <\/b>senior inducted Thespian from their troupe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Nick Robinson Fellowship Award <\/b>provides a monetary award and a mentorship opportunity to junior and senior Thespians who are \u201cmulti-hyphenate creatives,\u201d with the intention of fostering their growth and opportunity on non-traditional paths in theatre.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0APPLICATION TIMELINE<\/b><\/h1>\n

To apply for a scholarship, applicants must follow the steps outlined below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Applications are due Jan 31. Each application requires preparation; <\/span>we recommend that applicants gather materials early. <\/b>See the specific page for each scholarship for the requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. After the application period ends, Troupe Directors will be asked to confirm their recommendation of the applicants.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. April 15 or earlier: Awardees will be announced at State Festival. All applicants will be notified of the results of their application. Awardees will receive instructions on claiming their scholarship.<\/span><\/li>\n
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    For application guidelines, deadlines, and tips for success, refer to the\u00a0Scholarship Handbook.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    updated Nov 5, 2025<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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