Funding Amount

Varies; typically covers a substantial portion of full-time (12 hours), in-district tuition

Deadline

April 15, 2026

7 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Del Mar Drama Scholarship

Funder: Del Mar College Foundation Inc (TX, US)

Geographic Scope: Texas (Corpus Christi area)

Focus Areas: Theatre arts and drama education

Program Description:
Del Mar Drama offers scholarship opportunities to new and continuing Drama majors who are enrolled as full-time students. Scholarships are awarded for the academic year beginning in the Fall semester.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be declared Drama majors
  • Must be enrolled as full-time students at Del Mar College (12 hours/semester)
  • Must enroll in either DRAM 1120 or DRAM 1121 while under scholarship
  • Must have significant participation in Drama Program productions and events (either cast or crew) while receiving scholarship
  • Must maintain a minimum GPA (depending on specific scholarship)

Award Details

  • Scholarship amounts vary depending on funding available at time of award
  • Awards typically cover a substantial portion of full-time (12 hours), in-district tuition
  • Scholarships are awarded on a per-semester basis
  • Renewal for Spring semester is based upon faculty review and GPA

Contact Information

Art and Drama Department

  • Phone: (361) 698-1216

  • Address: 101 Baldwin Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
  • For giving information: Contact the Del Mar College Foundation

    How to Apply

    Application Process for New Students

    1. Apply for admission to Del Mar College
    2. Declare Drama as your major
    3. Submit your Scholarship Application (online)
    4. Provide at least 1 email reference from:
    - A High School Theatre Arts teacher, OR
    - A non-related individual familiar with your creative work and potential
    5. Contact the department to arrange an on-campus audition/interview with Drama faculty upon receipt of online application

    Audition/Interview Requirements

    For Acting Applicants:

  • Prepare and present two contrasting monologues from published plays:

  • - One dramatic
    - One humorous
  • Each monologue should be 40-60 seconds

  • Each monologue must be thoroughly memorized

  • An armless chair will be provided

  • No props please

  • Audition will be followed by interview with Drama faculty
  • For Design/Tech Applicants:

  • Present a portfolio of 8 to 10 examples of design/tech work

  • Examples can include:

  • - Photos or drawings of scenery/lighting/costume/makeup/props
    - Stage manager's promptbook
    - Visual artwork
  • Portfolio can be presented via hard copy or slide show

  • If presenting via slide show: Please bring your presentation on a USB thumb drive

  • Portfolio presentation will be followed by interview with Drama faculty
  • Audition/Interview Schedule

    2024-2025 Academic Year auditions: April 15-17, 2024 (Heritage Campus)

    Contact to arrange audition:

  • Art and Drama Department: (361) 698-1216
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    artstheater

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