
Scholarships and Awards
Theatre Scholarship
This $3,000 scholarship is given to first-year students and is
renewable for an additional three years. Recipients of the award are
required to be active participants in the Hamline University Theatre
Department and participate in regular departmental reviews.
Applicants must complete an application form and submit it to the Office of Undergraduate Admission or apply online.
Students using a printed form must submit a résumé of their
theatrical experience and involvement along with the scholarship
application form and a theatre arts letter of recommendation. Based on
these materials, a select number of students will be invited to audition
on campus during Scholars Day. While at Hamline, scholarship recipients
must be actively involved in the theatre program two of three terms
each year and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
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Note: All prospective undergraduate students must
apply for admission to Hamline University before applying for additional
scholarships.
Departmental Awards
Kimes Scholarship
The William Kimes Scholarship was established by alumni and friends
of Dr. William Kimes to honor his 38 years of teaching and dedicated
service to Hamline University (1964 to 2002). Dr. Kimes served as the
chair of the Department of Theatre Arts and Communication Studies, led
popular theatre tours to England and was active professionally as a
performer in a number of area theatres. The scholarship is awarded by
the Department of Theatre Arts faculty.
McGonagle Family Scholarship
The McGonagle Family scholarship was established by Todd (class of
1986) and Vivian (class of 1949) McGonagle to provide opportunities for
students with a particular interested in theatre design and technology.
Todd was a theatre major and worked as the scene shop manager following
his graduation. Vivian was a triple major in English, Spanish and
history. She was active in the theatre program directing plays and
performing. The scholarship is awarded by the Department of Theatre Arts
faculty.
Simley Scholarship
Established in memory of Anne Simley and her mother Karen Simley, this
scholarship is given to a student of Junior or Senior standing who demonstrates
outstanding achievement in the field of Theatre Arts. The Simley Scholarship is
awarded by the Department of Theatre Arts faculty.
WhitelEy Scholarship
The Larry and Irene Whiteley Scholarship was established by a gift
from the estate of Mrs Whiteley in honor of her son Mr Larry Whiteley
(class of 1957). Irene was an active musician and performer who had her
own jazz band in the 1920's. She passed away in 2007. Larry had a long
career in the performing arts in the Twin Cities area as a singer, actor
and a well known director. Larry died in 1999 at the age of 63. The
Whiteley Scholarship is awarded by the Department of Theatre Arts
Faculty in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid.
Holt Acting Award
This award is given to one male and one female student who have
demonstrated excellence in the Performing Arts at Hamline University
Theatre. This award was first initiated by a gift from alumni Greg
Giles. Today, this award is sponsored by the Holt Theatre Endowment
Fund. The Holt Acting Award is determined annually by the Department of
Theatre Arts Faculty.
Additional Scholarships
Hamline University offers a number of different scholarships and
awards. For more information about scholarship opportunities and the
application process please visit the scholarship page.