Winifred Ward Scholarship
American Alliance for Theatre and Education
Award: $10000 – $10000
Deadline: January 15.
Qualifications: Nominees must have received a bachelor's degree before beginning the graduate degree program; must be currently enrolled at a university with at least two semesters remaining in their graduate program; must demonstrate intellectual and artistic excellence in the area of child drama/theatre; should indicate a professional interest in pursuing career goals consistent with the legacy of Winifred Ward. Selection criteria: Applicants will be judged on the basis of scholarship, faculty recommendations, indications of strong professional interest and growth, and successful performance in some aspect of children’s theatre or creative drama (such as directing, acting, designing, playwriting, teaching, research, etc.); a committee representing the Winifred Ward Memorial Fund, Inc. will make the final selection. How to apply: Applicants must submit online nomination form; should include a nomination letters (written by a faculty member conversant with the applicant’s work). Focus: Theater arts.