The Dyeann and Henry Jordan Theatre Scholarship

Through the generosity of Dyeann and Henry Jordan, a fund to support scholarships for theatre majors was established in 1988. Two scholarships for $2,500 each are offered annually for junior and senior theatre majors, based on merit. The junior scholarship may be renewed at the discretion of the committee and if all requirements continue to be met.

Considerations for the scholarship include:

·        Focus and commitment to theatre
·        Service to the theatre
·        Excellence of character
·        Exceptional artistic and intellectual achievements in the theatre
·        2.5 minimum GPA in all theatre courses attempted
·        2.0 minimum overall GPA

Jordan Scholarship applications must include the following:

·        letter of application stating
-         applicant’s qualifications and reasons for applying
-         indication of applicant’s future plans and how the scholarship might aid those plans

·        photo of applicant
·        resume listing theatre work beginning in high school and including work at Wake Forest and elsewhere
·        two letters of recommendation

All correspondence should be addressed to:

The Jordan Scholarship Committee
c/o John Friedenberg, Director of Theatre
Wake Forest University Theatre
219 Scales Fine Arts Center
P O Box 7264
Winston-Salem NC 27109

Johnnie Collins III Drama Scholarship

From a generous bequest from Johnnie Collins III, the Theatre department has established a new scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a student in the spring of his or her freshman year.  The scholarship will be presented to the student “judged to show the most promise for succeeding in the professional entertainment field, as opposed to educational or amateur theatre.”

Students should apply for the scholarship by sending a letter to the Collins Scholarship Committee c/o Mary Wayne-Thomas listing their qualifications and future plans.  Please include a resume of theatre work done in high school, at Wake Forest and elsewhere.

Deadline for applications is March 15.

Currently the scholarship award will be $1500 for one year only.