Scholarship Applications

The Department of Theatre and Film offers several scholarships that students may apply for, depending on eligibility.

• Select the link for the scholarship that you wish to apply for from the list below.
• Check criteria for each award, as some have theatre or film major requirements and some do not.

The Eva Marie Saint Scholarship in Theatre

The Eva Marie Saint Scholarship in Theatre is awarded annually to an incoming freshman who possesses exceptional talent in theatre. The award amount is based upon the annual interest generated from the endowment and is governed by the following criteria:

• The award shall be nonrenewable and limited to one recipient per year. Recipients do NOT need to be a theater major.
• An audition is required to be considered for this scholarship.  Auditions can be conducted through Acceptd at https://bgsu.getaccepted.com. 
  

Deadline for applications, recorded auditions, and recommendations is January 29, 2025.

Application for Eva Marie Saint Scholarship

Acting Scholarship Award

The Acting Scholarship is awarded annually to a second, third or fourth year student who possesses exceptional talent in theatre. The award amount is based upon the annual interest generated from the endowment and is governed by the following criteria:

• The award shall be nonrenewable and limited to one recipient per year. Recipients do NOT need to be a theater major.
• An audition is required to be considered for this scholarship.  Auditions can be conducted through Acceptd at https://bgsu.getaccepted.com
  

Deadline for applications, recorded auditions, and reccommendations is January 29, 2024.

Application for Acting Scholarship Award

Joe E. Brown Award

This emergency fund is for full-time undergraduate transfer students and/or MA degree program students in Theatre who struggle to afford food, rent, educational materials etc.  This cash award is up to $1000 per year. The funds may be divided in the event of multiple eligible applicants. Recipient(s) will need to file a W9 form for tax purposes.

Selection of recipient(s) shall be made by the Department Chair for Theatre and Film. The scholarship may be renewable so long as recipient(s) continue to maintain the eligibility criteria.

To be eligible, students must:

• be either a full-time undergraduate transfer student in the Theatre Program or a MA graduate student in the Theatre program;
• be in good academic standing;
• have a demonstrated financial need. Verification of financial need will be obtained from Financial Aid office as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and on the Student Aid Report (SAR).  

Joe E. Brown Emergency Fund Application

Elizabeth S. Regan Travel Award

This award was created in honor of the late Elizabeth S. Regan to benefit undergraduate and graduate theatre majors. This award will reimburse students for travel expenses related to theatre oriented activities, up to $1000 per year. The award is to be split, with up to $500 awarded to undergraduate and up to $500 to graduate students. The reimbursement monies will be dispersed after receipts for travel and a paper reflecting on the value of the experience are submitted.

To be eligible, students must be a full-time student in good standing enrolled in one of the following degree programs: 

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a Theatre major 
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication (BAC) with a Theatre major 
• Master of Arts (MA) with a Theatre major 
• Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Theatre 

Applications are accepted on an as needed basis. There is no firm deadline for applications. Applications will be reviewed and accepted or denied based on an evaluation of the application meeting the above criteria and pending availability of funds.

Elizabeth S. Regan Travel Award Application

Jay and Christine Ellison Scholarship

The Jay and Christine Ellison Scholarship was established to provide tuition support to an upperclassman in the film program.

To be eligible, students:

• Must be a rising junior or senior;
• Must be pursuing a major in Film Production;
• Must have a GPA greater than 3.0;
• Must be a resident of the State of Ohio;
• Must be able to demonstrate an active role in the production of a film, either as part of academic course load or through independent activities during the time at BGSU.

Jay and Christine Ellison Scholarship Academic Works Application

Rachel Mae Witjas Undergraduate Scholarship in Film Studies

The Rachel Mae Witjas Undergraduate Scholarship in Film Studies was established to provide assistance to students in financing their education.

To be eligible, students:  

• Must be a Film Studies or Film Production major;
• Must be in good academic standing;
• Must demonstrate financial need as determined by FAFSA.

Rachel Mae Witjas Undergraduate Scholarship in Film Studies Academic Works Application