Scholarships

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APPLYING HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER!

The scholarship application process at UW-Stevens Point now expands your eligibility from just Department of Theatre & Dance scholarships to all university-level scholarships with one straightforward application. Search the UWSP Scholarship Portal by scholarship name, keywords or categories that are most relevant to you! The application will match you to available scholarships based on your responses, increasing your chances of being eligible for more opportunities. Your progress will be saved automatically, so you can complete it over multiple visits.
 

INCOMING FALL 2027 STUDENTS

Fall 2027 Admitted Student Application
     – Opens August 1st, 2026 at 8 am
     – Priority deadline December 1st, 2026 at 8 am
          – applications accepted and considered after priority deadline (based on available funding)
     – Closes February 1st, 2027 at 8 am

CURRENTLY ENROLLED AND TRANSFER STUDENTS

Currently Enrolled and Transfer Student Application
     – Opens November 1st, 2026 at 8 am
     – Priority deadline December 1st, 2026 at 8 am
          – applications accepted and considered after priority deadline (based on available funding)
     – Closes February 1st, 2027 at 8 am

THANK YOU, DONORS!

Thank you to all of the generous individuals and organizations that support the efforts of the next generation of theatre and dance artists. The contributions of alumni, community members, current and past faculty combine to give current students a helping hand. Evaya Gonzalez is a Stages to Equity Scholarship recipient, “I am grateful to the Stages to Equity scholarship because it means that people not only want the arts to succeed but also want the artists themselves to have the means to try their shot at success and to thrive and grow as artists.” Tyler Marchant, Professor of Acting and Directing and UWSP alumnus, wanted to support this work in a personal way – and invite others to join him – by creating the Stages to Equity Scholarship. Contact us to learn more about creating or supporting a scholarship in the Department of Theatre and Dance.

 
Pictured: 2026 Recipient Katelyn Steidl with Interim Chancellor Gandhi and Dean Benkert

Melvin R. Laird Exceptional Artist Award

This award, the largest that is awarded in COFAC, annually recognizes and rewards an exceptional graduating UWSP student in performing or visual arts by providing a $5,000 investment in his or her potential to become a successful leading artist in his or her field. Established by the Hon. Melvin R. Laird and members of the Laird Endowment Advisory Board, the award serves as a continued commitment to the Laird Art Leadership program associated with Laird Leadership Day. The Hon. Melvin R. Laird was the former U.S. Secretary of Defense under President Nixon and Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District representative.

 

CONTACT US

For more information about the Department of Theatre and Dance’s needs or to inquire about making a gift, please contact us.

Joe Seubert

Major Gifts Officer

(715) 346-2286

Emily Johnston

Alumni Relations Specialist – Annual Giving

(715) 346-3813

Michael Estanich

Department Chair

(715) 346-2500

upcoming cofac events

The College of Fine Arts and Communication offers more than 500 events open to the public each academic year! These include dance, music, and theater performances, master classes, guest artists, gallery exhibitions, SPTV broadcasts, WWSP radio programs, media and video productions among many other student-created pieces.

While the academic year has concluded, we have an exciting summer ahead! Watch our website for the 2026-27 theatre and dance season announcement, free public concerts during the American Suzuki Institute this July, Carlsten Gallery exhibits and more!

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