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, as determined upon completion of tenth grade or any official grading period thereafter. 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 theatre director shall:

1. This is a free event! No funds are needed to participate. 
2. Complete the Scholars Forms and upload the required documentation.
3. Please use the form to help ensure all required documents are submitted.​

Texas Thespians Advocacy Network Links
​Fine Arts Administrator Day
Local Advocacy
State & National Advocacy
Premiere Communities for Theatre Education
Student Ambassadors ​
Texas Theatre Scholars
​DemocracyWorks
Theatre in Our Schools Month
Diversity & Inclusion 
Advocacy Resources

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 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.