Scholarship opportunities
The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance has many scholarships available for majors. Students can learn more about specific scholarships (departmental and university) and apply through AcademicWorks. Students can also explore other funding opportunities through the Office of Financial Aid.
For Current Students
To Browse Scholarships:
- Login to Academicworks with your Wayne State Access ID and Password
- Go to "opportunities"
- Select "all"
- Choose "Show Filters"
- Type in your major as the keyword
- Read the requirements for the scholarship
To Appy For Scholarships:
- Login to AcademicWorks with your Wayne State Access ID and Password
- Complete the General Application and Submit
- Complete the College of Fine, Performing & Communication Arts Application and Submit
- You will be directed to the "Recommended Opportunities" where you will see "ApplyTo" opportunities and the system will determine what you qualify for
- Select the scholarship you want to apply to and submit the application
The AcademicWorks application opens in October of each year with a March 1st deadline date. These scholarships are awarded for the following academic year.
Please note: Institutional funds such as the Warrior, Gold or Wayne State Promise awards have been funded in part by this scholarship offer. These awards may replace or reduce these funds or other institutional dollars. In addition, the sum of all aid cannot exceed the financial aid cost of attendance.
Incoming and Transfer Student Talent Scholarship Opportunities
Theatre and Dance at Wayne State University awards a number of four-year scholarships to promising young theatre and dance students. Awards are achieved by audition and/or interview and are available in both the performance (acting) and the production (scenic, lighting, costume, and stage management) areas.