Thomas Barbour Scholarships Program

Named in honor of EAG member, benefactor and actor Thomas Barbour in 2004.

Award Structure: Six annual scholarships are awarded:

• Five scholarships to students at American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York
• One scholarship - The George C. Scott Memorial Scholarship for a student studying Theatre Arts at the University of Missouri
• Additional: The Claire Strakosch Scholarship, currently endowed by the Margaret G. Plumb Irrevocable Trust, is given periodically to students in theatre programs

Geographic Scope:

• American Academy of Dramatic Arts (New York)
• University of Missouri (Theatre Arts)
• Other theatre programs (for Claire Strakosch Scholarship)

Eligibility:

• Students enrolled at American Academy of Dramatic Arts, University of Missouri, or eligible theatre programs
• Contact your school's administrative office for further information

Selection Process: Recipients are selected by the faculties of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and University of Missouri

Funding Source: The Barbour Award was established and endowed by Janet Barbour Carhart, Alison Barbour Fox, and from a portion of the gift left to EAG by Thomas Barbour's estate

Application Process

1. Contact Your School: If you are a student enrolled in one of the partner schools, contact your school's administrative office for further information
2. Partner Schools:
   • American Academy of Dramatic Arts (New York)
   • University of Missouri
   • Other eligible theatre programs

Selection

• Recipients are selected by school faculties, not through direct applicant submission

Support Scholarships

• Secure donations can be made to any of these scholarships by clicking the donate link on their website or calling 212-685-2927