Creative and Performing Arts Scholarships award the equivalent to full in-state tuition and mandatory fees to outstanding theatre majors with exceptional academics and outstanding acting or design/production talent. They may be renewed for up to 8 semesters. There are a fixed number of CAPA scholarships in the Department of Theatre; they are offered when they become available. Qualifying students must carry a 3.00 cummulative GPA and be registered as full-time Theatre Majors. When January auditions are held for incoming freshmen, applicants must qualify with a 3.30 High School GPA and 1700 SAT score for best consideration. For additional information, see the applications instructions listed below.

Theatre Patrons Fund Awards distribute $2000 one-time grants to full-time students active in the theatre program. Awards are based on service to the Department. Up to eight scholarships may be awarded at the beginning of each semester.

TPF& Department of Theatre Scholarships for Current Students (Spring 2008 available)

TPA Instructions

TPA Application

Creative and Performing Arts Scholarships for Current Students (Fall 2007 available)

CAPA Instructions

CAPA Application  

Scholarship Form and Instruction Sheet for the January 25, 2008 Scholarship Audition Day

Instructions to Apply for the Scholarship Auditions

Audition Application Form

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Department of Theatre, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742-1610