Student Information

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Dean's Meritorious Scholarships

These scholarships are given in amounts of $200-$500 and are available for first year students majoring in either theatre or dance.  Decisions concerning these awards are made as a result an audition or portfolio review prior to enrolling at Winthrop. 

Dates for 2009-10 Dance and Theatre Scholarship Auditions

	Instructor of Dance, Meg Griffin, leads students in a master class at the Olney Arts Center, Olney, MD, September 2009.
Associate Professor Mary Beth Young observes auditioning dance students at the Olney Arts Center, Olney, MD, September 2009.
	Assistant Professor Stephen Gundersheim leads students in a master class at the Olney Arts Center, Olney, MD, September 2009.

Producers Circle Scholarships

The department faculty awards this scholarship to theatre and dance majors who have established themselves in the program by being active in the department and who maintain at least a 3.00 GPA at the time of application.  Scholarships range from $200 to $500 per year.  Current students click here for 2010-2011 Producers Circle information and application.

If you would like to make a donation to the Producers Circle Scholarship fund, click here. 

Herbert L. Dean Dance Scholarship

Herbert L. Dean (1921-1999) was an engineer with the World Bank in Washington, DC, who knew nothing about dance but continued to support his daughter's dance career.  For many years he also paid tuition for underprivileged children in Rock Hill to study dance.  His generosity led his daughter to establish a scholarship in his memory.  The faculty awards this annual $500 scholarship to a junior or senior dance major for exceptional scholarship, contribution to dance and artistic promise.

The 2009-2010 Herbert L. Dean Dance Scholarship nominees are Stephanie Shannon, a senior dance education major from Hopkins, SC and Jamie Drye, a senior dance major from Concord, NC.

Florence A. Mims Scholarship

Florence A. Mims served on the English faculty of Winthrop College from 1924 to 1963.  She started the Drama Club which would eventually lead to the establishment of the theatre program in 1954.  This scholarship, ranging between $500 and $700, is awarded annually to a rising senior theatre student, selected by the faculty for exceptional scholarship, contribution to theatre, and artistic promise.

The 2009-2010 Florence A. Mims Scholarship nominees are Jackie Hogg, a senior theatre performance major from Rock Hill, SC and Jennica Krebs, a senior theatre performance major from Lexington, SC.

The Rose Family/Concepts in Motivation Dance Scholarship

This scholarship provides a $500.00 award for students majoring in dance who demonstrate exceptional academic and artistic potential.  First-year applicants must earn a minimum of 1000 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (or ACT equivalent). Applicants may be required to audition for the scholarship. This scholarship is renewable to upperclassmen who maintain a 3.0 grade point average only after there are no qualifying freshmen.  First preference will be given to students from the Mid-Atlantic Region (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.). 

The 2009-10 Rose Family/Concepts in Motivation Dance Scholarship nominee is Ashton Waldron, a senior dance major from Bristol, VA.

Blair Beasley Directing Award

Blair Beasley was on the theatre faculty from 1977 to 2001.  His special interest was in directing and the teaching of directing.  This interest inspired his former students and friends to establish with him a scholarship in his name.  The faculty award this $750  scholarship to a student who shows promise in the field of stage direction.

The 2009-10 Blair Beasley Directing Award nominee is Shannon Plowden, a senior theatre performance major from West Union, SC. 

Martie Curran Endowed Scholarship in Theatre

This scholarship was created in 2006 by the Alumni Association to honor long-time Director of the Alumni Office, Martie Curran.  The faculty award this scholarship to an outstanding theatre major. 

The 2009-10 Martie Curran Endowed Scholarship nominee is Cate Davison, a senior theatre performance major from Little Rock, AR.

York County Ballet Dance Scholarship

Formed in 1978, the York County Ballet (YCB) offers classes and performances for young dancers in the region.  The company has toured internationally and has performed for many years at the Piccolo Spoletto Festival.  YCB has maintained a close relationship with the Winthrop dance program for many years, and the company sponsors this scholarship to support excellence in dance at Winthrop University.  The faculty awards this annual $500 scholarship to a dance major based on academic excellence, contribution to the dance program and artistic promise.

The 2009-10 York County Ballet Dance Scholarship nominee is Megan Hoeffner, a senior dance major from Bivalve, MD.

Lyssa Rauch Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was created in 2007 to honor the memory of Lyssa Rauch.  The faculty award this $1000 scholarship to a rising senior majoring in Theatre Education who is actively involved in theatre with a secondary interest in vocal music, instrumental music, dance, or children's theatre.  The recipient should possess the same contagious zest for life and personal courage embodied by Lyssa Rauch.  Click here for the application form.

The 2009-10 Lyssa Rauch Memorial Scholarship nominee is Caitlyn Colyer, a senior theatre education major from Oxford, OH. 

City of Rock Hill Christmasville Dance Scholarship
Every year the City of Rock Hill offers a $500 scholarship for a dance student.  This scholarship acknowledges the dance program's support of the annual Christmasville festival every December.  Winthrop dance students perform as the Rockhettes during the festival.  The department faculty awards this scholarship to a dance major who is involved in the Rockhettes performances. 

Office of Nationally Competitive Awards (ONCA)

Winthrop students should check with ONCA for a wide variety of scholarships, competitive internships, grants, international study, etc. 

Undergraduate Scholarships Available From Granting Organizations