Drama Scholarships
Boyd Vance Scholarship for Dance and Drama
The Boyd Vance Scholarship is named in honor of the founder and director of ProArts Collective. One of Austin’s most acclaimed musical theater performers, Boyd Vance was also highly regarded for nurturing young performers and promoting African–American arts in Central Texas. ACC and ProArts Collective are pleased to offer this scholarship to continue Mr. Vance’s mission of developing the talents of young African–American performers.
Criteria:
- Dance or Drama major
- Must enroll in nine hours
- Drama majors must enroll in a minimum of 3–6 hours in drama coursework. Dance majors must enroll in 3–6 hours in dance coursework.
- Audition and interview with at least one member of the Dance and Drama Department faculty.
Terms of Scholarship:
- Scholarship award will be $1000 over two semesters. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic merit and artistic promise. Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books.
- Students must successfully complete a minimum of nine hours each semester with a 3.0 GPA while on scholarship.
To apply, complete the Dance & Drama Scholarship Application here and return it, with all required attachments, to Mary Rincon, Rio Grande Campus, 1212 Rio Grande, Austin, TX 78701.
Dance and Drama Program Scholarship
To assist students enrolled in the ACC Dance or Drama program.
Criteria:
- Dance or Drama major
- Must have a 3.0 GPA for all college coursework
- Completed 12 credit hours at ACC, including two courses in drama and/or dance.
Terms of Scholarship:
- Awards are based partly on prior involvement with the Dance and Drama Department for at least one semester. Drama majors must enroll in a minimum of 6 – 8 hours in Drama coursework. Dance majors must enroll in 4 – 6 hours in Dance coursework. Audition and interview with at least one member of the Dance and Drama Department faculty.
- Amount of scholarship varies each academic year. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic merit, artistic promise, and need for financial assistance. Recipient chosen by Dance and Drama Department faculty.
- Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books.
- Recipients must sign an agreement stating specific involvement with the Dance and Drama Department for at least one semester. This involvement may be through performance in technical production or in management and administration.
To apply, complete the Dance & Drama Scholarship application and return it, with all required attachments, to Mary Rincon c/o ACC Dance Department, Rio Grande Campus, 1212 Rio Grande, Austin, TX 78701
Application Deadline: May 1 for Fall/December 5 for Spring