Victor Jory Scholarship
$1,000 Talent Scholarship for Acting or Directing
Department of Theatre
Applications accepted for 2016-2017 ATP BFA and BA declared Theatre Majors, Juniors, or Seniors (your year status according to Theatre Major, not U of U) whose primary interest is in Acting or Directing. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
There may be a screening audition. Approximately eight students will be chosen to compete for the scholarship. Please check the audition board for sign up times for the screening audition – date, time, place TBA.
Please check the audition board to sign up for an audition slot after the screening audition. This audition will be for both the Jory and the Wilson scholarships, or just one of these. The auditions will be held Sunday, April 17, 2016, beginning at 9:00AM.
Applications due: Friday, April 8, 2016 by 4:00 PM in PAB 206.
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
Student's name
Student ID
Current Local Address
Telephone numbers (cell) (home)
Cumulative GPA
Year as Theatre Major 2016-2017 Circle one: Junior Senior
• Attach a photo and a resumé.
• Attach one letter of recommendation from a person who knows your acting or directing work, other than Department of Theatre faculty, if possible. The letter must be personal and specific, rather than a form letter, which is unacceptable.
A copy of this application will be forwarded to representatives of the Jory family for review prior to the audition.
Actors: You will present two contrasting monologues—not longer than two minutes each. In addition you may sing 16 bars of a song. A CD player will be provided, but no accompanist. Directors: You will present your portfolio. All will have an interview.
Privately Funded
Scholarships, Fellowships, or Other Financial Aid
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o I graduated from a Utah High School
o I did not graduate from a Utah High School
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