- Presidential Arts Scholarship Program and Application Form
- GW Career Center (Federal Work Study)
- US Dept. of Education Financial Aid Guide
- For more information on the application and audition dates, please contact:
Marjorie Coleman,
Administrative Aid
202/994-8072
millsm@gwu.edu - prospective students: Presidential Arts Scholarship and Financial Aid
Financial Aid
The department of Theatre and Dance offers two opportunites for financial aid:the Presidential Arts Scholarship
and
Federal Work Study
Presidential Arts Scholarship
Ten tuition remission competitive Presidential Arts Scholarships are available through the Department of Theatre and Dance at the George Washington University for entering Freshmen students of exceptional talent, maturity and committment.The scholarships are awarded in the areas of dance (4), acting (4) and design/technical production (2) based upon information on the application, support materials and the audition/interview process held on the university campus. Subject to annual review, the awards are awarded for four years.
APPLICANT:
The recipient must be an undergraduate student admitted to the entering freshmen class. Recipients must be exceptionally talented, highly trained and widely experienced with intentions of pursing further training and experience while at the university in either dance, theatre or theatrical design to be considered for one of these highly competitive scholarships.
REQUIREMENTS:
Recipients pursue a minor in their area of expertise within the department and are required to register each semester for a minimum of three credit hours of course work in the area for which the scholarship is awarded. Recipients participate each semester in dance, acting or design technical production activities sponsored or sanctioned by the department. Performance recipients are required to audition each semester for all productions sanctioned by the department. In the event the recipient is not cast in a production for the semester, alternative responsibilities are assigned. Those recipients who are not cast must contact Carl Gudenius, the department's Technical Director, immediately following the posting of the audition result for these assignments.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
For information about applying, please visit the Presidential Arts Scholarship page at the Office of Admissions.
* Actors/actresses must perform two contrasting monologues of their own choosing, total not to exceed three minutes, from contemporary plays.
* Dancers must participate in a technique class and must perform a solo of their own choosing, not to exceed three minutes.
* Designers/technicians must bring a portfolio or other support materials reflecting skills in design and technical production to be presented at the interview.
Send application materials to:
Department of Theatre and Dance
The George Washington University
800 21st Street #227
Washington, DC 20052
by the deadline date. Support materials may be submitted at time of audition. Audition times will be assigned during registration on the morning of the Presidential Arts Scholarship Days. Click here for more information on visiting our department.
Guidelines for Technical/Design Presidential Arts Scholars
The Presidential Arts Scholarship in production design/tech is open to anyone who has had an active involvement in theater production and/or design and has an interest in continuing these activities at the university level. Design or crew work in the areas of scenery, costume, lighting, sound or stage management are relevant. Students interested in applying for this scholarship are interviewed by the design faculty during the Performing Arts Scholarship auditions. They should be prepared to discuss their activities and provide any supporting documentation that illustrates their work. Sample documentation may include but is not limited to:
Artwork (samples of non-theatrical artwork are also encouraged)
Design plans (drafting, sketches, light plots)
Renderings of design work
Photographs of actual work
Sample audio work
Stage manger prompt script
Letter of recommendation
Reviews
Any additional production paperwork
Selection is based on interest and enthusiasm as well as skill and knowledge.
NOTE: Applicants are welcome to audition/interview for as many as they feel qualified. Actors and dancers who have also developed skills in technical production may audition for both, or all three. However, a candidate may receive only one award. Multiple auditions may require applicant to be present for both days.
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Federal Work Study
Federal Work Study (FWS) is a federally-funded work program for students to earn wages during college while working for nonprofits, educational institutions, government and community service employers.At GW, the FWS program is administered by the Student Employment staff of the Career Center and the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA). Students must meet eligibility requirements, and apply and accept their financial aid package - including the FWS Award - each year through the OSFA.
GW FWS students can apply and interview for the following positions in the Department of Theatre and Dance:
- Costume Shop Assistant
Duties include, but are not limited to, costume construction and alteration, as well as maintenance of the Theatre & Dance costume stock. Knowledge of basic sewing skills is preferred, but on-the-job training will be provided. - Main Office Assistant
General office work. Duties include, but are not limited to: updating files, copying, faxing, typing, answering phones, responding to emails, etc. Students will need to learn basic information about the academic program and related productions in order to answer questions from prospective students, etc. The candidate should have good communication skills, be computer literate, organized, punctual, and friendly! - Promotions Office Assistant
Duties include, but are not limited to postering and publicizing Mainstage shows, returning phone calls and emails, and working in the box-office during Mainstage productions. The candidate should have good communication skills, the ability to work unsupervised, and be computer literate. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is a plus, but not required. The student must be available to work evenings of Mainstage performances. - Scene Shop Assistant
Duties include, but are not limited to, scenic construction, painting, props construction, and installation and setup of scenery. Some experience with carpentry and set construction preferred. The work is physical in nature, and the applicant must be willing to get dirty.
These positions are available in the Fall, and last through the academic year. FWS students are considered student temporary employees and are required to present appropriate identification and paperwork prior to commencing employment. Once hired, students receive an hourly wage and biweekly paychecks.
Click here for more information about the Federal Work Study program at GW
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