Scholarships and Awards

Through the generosity of donors, we are able to offer our students a number of scholarships. Please visit our Private Giving page to learn more about how you can help fund this type of student support.

Albert E. Haak Memorial Award

Established in 1978. The Albert E. Haak Memorial Award was established through contributions made by the friends of Al Haak, Technical Director of the William and Mary Theatre from 1947 until his retirement in 1977. This award is given annually to the undergraduate student who has willingly and cooperatively worked backstage on productions of the William and Mary Theatre; who has developed an interest in stagecraft; and who has demonstrated an increasing proficiency in technical ability and achievement.

Martin Jurow Theatre Arts Award

Established in 1981. The award was established to honor Martin Jurow '32, recognizing his distinguished career as a film producer. The award is made to encourage a student who has demonstrated theatrical ability and promise to continue pursuit of a career in the theatre. The grant is made annually to a William and Mary student pursuing summer employment, usually in the form of an internship with a prominent regional, repertory, or summer stock theatre. Preference is given to actors who are selected to work with the Virginia Shakespeare Festival.

Prentice David Hill Dramatic Scholarship

Established in 1953. The scholarship was established in memory of Prentice Hill, Instructor of Fine Arts and Designer for the William and Mary Theatre from 1941 until his sudden death in 1943. The scholarship is awarded annually for devotion and talent in connection with the William and Mary Theatre.

William and Mary Theatre Scholarship

Established in October 1990. This fund is used to provide financial assistance to deserving students who have evidenced an interest in Theatre, as determined by the faculty of the Department of Theatre, Speech, and Dance. Applicants must have shown outstanding dedication to the William and Mary Theatre and special ability in their theatre work.

Roby-Sherman Dance Scholarship

Established in 2005. The Roby-Sherman Scholarship fund is used to provide financial assistance to deserving students who have evidenced an interest in Dance, as determined by the faculty of the Department of Theatre, Speech and Dance. Applicants must have shown outstanding dedication to the Dance program and special ability in their dance work.

William and Mary Theatre Special Recognition Award

This is an award established to recognize those students who have made significant contributions to William & Mary Theatre productions, or to theatre scholarship through their studies in the Department.

William and Mary Dance Special Recognition Award

Established in 2004. This is an award established to recognize those students who have made significant contributions to William & Mary Dance productions, as Dance minors or as members of Orchesis.

Additional Funds and Awards

• James R. Falls Memorial Award, established in 1995 to support senior directorials
• Althea Hunt and Howard Scammon Visiting Artist-in-Residence in Theatre Endowment, established in 1989
• Althea Hunt Fund for Theatre Enrichment
• Harry C. and Tina Jordan Gravely Class of 1939 Artist-in-Residence