TEXAS THEATRE SCHOLAR DISTINCTION AWARD 

Texas Thespians is pleased to recognize theatre students who demonstrate high academic success in overall coursework through the Texas Theatre Scholar Distinction Award program. 
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To be designated a Texas Theatre Scholar, a student must meet the following criteria:
  • Currently enrolled in the school and is a member in good standing with the campus theatre department or similar program. 
  • Has actively participated in theatrical activities/programs during that school year.​​
  • ​Has earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its local equivalent for all academic coursework. Students with a 3.5 cumulative GPA become Vice President’s List Scholars, and students with a 4.0 GPA are awarded the President’s List Scholar distinction.
  • ​Has fulfilled any additional local criteria required by the theatre program or similar campus requirements.
  • Exhibits behavior and good moral character, which brings honor to the program, school and community.
  • The Texas Theatre Scholar form is available December 1, 2022 to February 1, 2023.
​In order to honor our Texas Theatre Scholars, the student shall:
  1. Complete the Scholars Forms and upload the required documentation.
  2. Please use the checklist provided on the website to help ensure all required documents are submitted.​ (See Checklist Icon) 
  3. ​This is a free event! No funds are needed to participate.
 
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Texas Thespians Advocacy Network Links
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State & National Advocacy
Premiere Communities for Theatre Education
Student Ambassadors ​
Texas Theatre Scholars
​DemocracyWorks
Theatre in Our Schools Month
Diversity & Inclusion 
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Nominations must be submitted by the student from December 1 - February 1. Before the deadline of February 1, students must not only enter their desire to be recognized as a Texas Theatre Scholar, but also submit a verification of GPA form (LINK) signed by the school counselor or principal. A committee will review applicants’ submissions before awarding Scholar status. Recipients will be notified by email after February 1, 2023 and awarded the distinction of Texas Theatre Scholar.

Awards:
  • Texas Thespians Scholar digital certificate ​
  • Press Release for campus/district use
  • Letter to campus principal and district superintendent
Please note this is an award, not a scholarship, or other offer of monetary value.

​For more information on Texas Thespians Advocacy Network, contact Jenae Glanton.