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.
Purpose: To assist African-American students enrolling in the ACC Dance or Drama program.
Amount: $1,000 for tuition, fees, and books.
Criteria:
- Dance or Drama major.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED or 3.0 GPA for all college coursework.
- Audition and interview with at least one member of the Dance and Drama Department faculty.
- Scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic merit and artistic promise.
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.Recipient chosen by Dance and Drama Department faculty. Students must successfully complete a minimum of nine hours each semester with a 3.0 GPA while on scholarship. 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. 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 Boyd Vance 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
Purpose:
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. 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.
To apply, complete the Dance & Drama Scholarship application here and return it, with all required attachments, to Mary Rincon Dance & Drama Department, Rio Grande Campus, 1212 Rio Grande, Austin, TX 78701
Terms of Scholarship:
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. Successfully complete a minimum of 6-9 hours for drama or 4-6 hours for dance with a 3.0 GPA. 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.
Application Deadline: May 1 for Fall/ December 5 for Spring