Theatre Scholarship Application

Theatre Scholarships

Concordia awards annual scholarships to recognize excellence in the following areas of theatre: lighting, scenery, costumes, sound, stage management, and performance.

Scholars are required to participate in the program but not major in theatre art.

Theatre Performance and Production Scholarships were created to recognize excellence in theatre and the potential for exceptional contributions to the Concordia community. In order to maintain the award, recipients participate at a significant level as cast or crew members in each main stage and lab theatre production during their time as a Concordia theatre scholar as well as participate in three theatre courses during their first four semesters at Concordia.

Theatre scholarship amounts range in value from $1,000-$5,000 per year and are stackable with academic scholarships. Applicants do not have to be theatre majors, but award recipients are expected to have significant involvement with each of the four mainstage shows and select theatre courses. Theatre scholarships cannot be combined with other talent scholarships (visual arts, speech and debate, or music), but students will be given a choice of which to accept if offered multiple talent scholarships.

Deadlines

• Nov. 7, 2025: Early deadline for students who plan to complete a finalist interview Saturday, Nov. 22. You'll also be able to see "Jesus Christ Superstar."
• Feb. 1, 2026: Final deadline for all students. On-campus finalist interviews will be Monday, Feb. 16, with the opportunity to see a matinee performance of "Cinderella" on Sunday, Feb. 15.

Eligibility

To receive a theatre scholarship, you must:

• Apply and be accepted for admission to Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ as an incoming first-year or transfer student.
• Exhibit excellence in theatre performance or production.
• Submit a Theatre Scholarship Application.
• Attend a live finalist interview on campus in the fall or winter.

Theatre Scholarship Application Process

The initial screening will be based on a scholarship application, which includes a theatrical resume, essay, recorded audition videos, and/or a technical work portfolio.

1. Apply and be accepted to Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ.
2. Submit your Theatre Scholarship Application. The application contains the following elements:

• Theatrical Resume
  • Your resume should include performance and/or technical experience.
• Short Essay
  • The essay topic for your application is: "How has your theatrical experience prepared you for a meaningful life and how will it enable you to contribute positively to the world?" Your essay must be double-spaced and should be at least one page but no more than two pages.
• Performance Applications:
  • If auditioning for a performance scholarship, please prepare two different video-recorded selections to demonstrate your range of abilities. Each selection should be 1-2 minutes long. You may also choose to prepare up to one minute of a vocal music performance as part of your audition, preferably accompanied by piano. You are not evaluated on the production quality of your audition video but by your interpretation and execution of the material.  
  • Please do not submit recordings from previous productions. We ask that you record your audition materials new.  Scenes with another character may have an off-screen person providing lines.
  • You may submit video files within the application form or links to online content (YouTube or Google Drive preferred). Contact Brandon Wente with questions about content submission.
• Technical/Production Applications:
  • If interviewing for a technical/production scholarship, you are asked to provide a digital portfolio. This may include, but is not limited to: materials, pictures, drawings, and scripts that showcase your involvement. Your involvement in technical theatre may span multiple departments (costumes, stage management, lighting, sound, etc.) or only highlight one or two. The most important element is that you are showcasing any/all of your abilities and interests.
  • You may submit compiled portfolio files within the application form or links to online content (Google Drive or similar preferred). Contact Brandon Wente with questions about content submission.