Theatre Scholarship Application

This application is for new students enrolling for the 2027-2028 academic year. It must be submitted by Friday, February 12, 2027.

I. Student Information

Full, Legal First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Email Address

Cell Phone

Birthdate

II. High School Information

Name of High School or Home Schooled

Cumulative High School GPA

Best ACT Score

Best SAT Score

Best CLT Score

or N/A

III. Theatre Interest

I am most interested in the following area(s) of theatre (select all that apply):

Please describe:

I also confirm the following:

My application to Cedarville University for Fall 2027 admission is already completed, or will be by May 1, 2027.

My major will be theatre.

IV. Criteria for Award

1. Student must declare Theatre as their academic major.
2a. For students primarily interested in Performance, an audition/interview must be scheduled by emailing staceystratton@cedarville.edu. Audition/Interview must be complete by March 15, 2027. Please include the subject line, “Audition for Theatre Scholarship” (or 2b).
2b. For students primarily interested in any other area of theatre such as Design/Tech/Stage Management, Directing, etc., an interview must be scheduled by emailing staceystratton@cedarville.edu. Interviews must be complete by March 15, 2027. Please include the subject line, “Interview for Theatre Scholarship”.
3. An essay which includes your personal faith testimony, and an explanation of your desire to honor Christ within the discipline of theatre.
4. Academic promise as shown by ACT/SAT/CLT scores and high school academic performance.
5. If disclosed in this application, financial need/hardship may be considered.

V. Reference Information

Please list the names and email addresses of two people to provide letters of recommendation for you. At least one should should be that of a theatre teacher/instructor familiar with your work. They will be sent a recommendation request to complete on your behalf.

Reference 1

Title

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Reference 2

Title

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

VI. Upload Theatre Resume and Personal Essay

Upload a current theatre resume here.

Upload your personal essay here, as described in item 3 above, with or without financial need disclosed.

Questions?

Contact:
Professor Stacey Stratton, Theatre Program Director
Department of Art, Design, and Theatre
Cedarville University
251 N Main St
Cedarville, OH 45314
staceystratton@cedarville.edu