Scholarships

Many students receive financial assistance, either through a single scholarship or a combination of awards. Students are encouraged to begin working with TCU’s Financial Aid office as soon as they are admitted to the Department of Theatre and TCU.

A BFA entrance audition or portfolio review serves as a theatre scholarship application. Learn more about entrance auditions.

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Nordan Young Artist Awards

Open to entering first-year students of superior talent in theatre with 12 or fewer semester hours of academic credit. Selection is based on an audition as part of the application process. Students who satisfy the criteria for renewal will be designated Nordan Scholars and receive a merit-based award annually for the remainder of their undergraduate program (renewable for up to three years).

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Theatre Scholarships

Amount: Variable
Eligibility: The Theatre Department awards these scholarships to theatre students who are in the BFA program.

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Production & Activity Scholarships

Amount: Approximately $2,000-$5,000 per year
Number: Approximately 40 per year

Eligibility: The Theatre Department awards these scholarships to theatre students in exchange for 10 hours of production work each week in the department. The scholarships are renewable and an increase in the amount is given to returning students. The recipients of the activity scholarships are required to work for the department 10 hours per week. Production scholarships are available for work in the Scenic Studio, Costume Studio, Lighting and Sound, Props, Box Office, and other areas.