The Samuel G. Roberson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
"I will be encouraged, I will be joyful and I will know that I am worth it because it wasn’t me who got me here. It is everyone I have encountered that has ever believed in me. Even if only for a moment. I am here because I have a purpose and I plan to serve my purpose until it is time to pass it on." ~ Samuel G. Roberson, Jr.
The Samuel G. Roberson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was founded with the purpose of giving Howard University Department of Theatre Arts students the opportunity to further their education and foster artistic growth. The scholarship is need/merit based and open to currently enrolled full-time students majoring in Theatre Arts (Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre, Technical Theatre, Theatre Arts Administration) possessing the following criteria:
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Must be a rising Junior or Senior and in good standing
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Applicants should be well-rounded and show initiative within their major, including but not limited to student-run productions and/or events
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Applicants should possess leadership qualities, serving as a role model amongst their peers and within the Department
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Applicants should be active both in and outside of the Department (through outside work within their field, community involvement, or campus organizations)
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During their time in the Department, the applicants should show growth both as a developing artist as well as academically
The Sammy Scholarship award can be applied towards the following:
Tuition
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To offset the cost of a summer program or semester abroad (i.e.: BADA, RADA)
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Summer housing for an artistic internship or program that will benefit the student and his/her trajectory as a professional artist.
Application Requirements DUE MARCH 29, 2024 AT 11:59 PM
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A completed application
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An Expense Report/Budget of program costs
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A recent professional headshot
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A short essay (written or video) describing how you meet the scholarship criteria; what you plan to use the award for; how it will help you grow as an artist, and why you believe you should be the student to receive it.
Application Form can be found here
‘There are many talented people. What sets us apart is the heart and breath we bring to our art.’ ~ Samuel G. Roberson, Jr.
