Theatre Scholarships & Grants

Click here to download the scholarship form (pdf).

Native American Tuition Waiver and Tribal Scholarships

Qualified Native American students will be admitted to Fort Lewis College tuition free. They are still responsible for purchasing books, paying college fees, room and board expenses, etc. Click here for more information.

Erteszek Foundation Scholarship

The Erteszek Foundation provides two awards for the 2007-08 academic year. The first is available to any newly declared Theatre major that has shown a high level of scholarship and involvement in theatre productions. The second is available to established Theatre majors and is based on their financial need, scholarship, and dedication to our productions. Amounts are determined on a yearly basis.

Performing Arts Scholarship

This award is available to Theatre majors that have at least a 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA. The student must be a Colorado resident and be a participant in a number of FLC Theatre productions. The value is approximately the cost of in-state tuition. This scholarship is funded by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education and availability is contingent upon continued funding.

Betty Haskell Scholarships

Betty Haskell has been a supporter of the arts in the Durango area for many years. Students applying for this scholarship must have a 3.0 GPA and a history of active involvement in Fort Lewis College Theatre productions.  The number and amount of scholarships are determined on a yearly basis.

The Gertrude Brown Fine Arts Scholarship

A foundation scholarship for Art, Music, and Theatre was set up in the winter of 2002 by Gertrude Brown because of her passion for the arts.  This scholarship of $2000 will be awarded as determined by the faculty.

Lyle Howard Theatre Scholarship

Lyle Howard was a supporter of the theatre, and left an endowment to support theatre students.  The amount of this scholarship is determined on a yearly basis.  Students applying for this scholarship must be either a junior or a senior theatre major with a GPA of at least 2.5. 

David Berg Scholarship

All theatre majors are eligible for this scholarship.  Students applying for this scholarship must be theatre majors with a history of active involvement in Fort Lewis College theatre productions. The amount of this scholarship is determined on a yearly basis.

Click here to download the scholarship form.