Scholarships

The Comedy/Tragedy Freshman Scholarship
We look for students with the theatre bug and a sincere desire in maintaining that love. Each year we offer a number of $500 awards to eligible incoming MSU freshman with more than a passing interest in speech and theatre.

Who is eligible and how do I apply?

• We are looking for high school graduates who have participated in a variety of performance activities on the secondary level, and who show promise in speech and theatre.
• Apply for the Comedy/Tragedy Freshman Scholarship by filling out the online application form by April 15.
• You may be asked to participate in an interview/audition process.

What do I have to do to maintain the scholarship

• You must be a full time student at Minot State University.
• You must consider yourself a Communication Arts major for the academic year you receive the award.
• You must audition for all mainstage productions during the year.
• While on scholarship you must register for and successfully complete THEA 201, Theatre Practicum.
• You must maintain a 2.25 GPA.
• You must agree to the above in writing.

For more information, call Kevin R. Neuharth at (701) 858-3878, or e-mail him at kevin.neuharth@minotstateu.edu.