Theatre Scholarships

New students to the Department of Theatre are able to apply to our new student scholarships, including our Clara McKay and Charles H. Stone Freshman/Transfer Theatre Scholarship.

New students, both incoming freshmen and new transfer students, may apply for these scholarships. These scholarships are merit-based, with some consideration given to need, and include the following requirements:

• Acceptance and enrollment at UNC Charlotte.
• A declared major in Theatre.
• A high school or transfer GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Completed scholarship application through Niner Scholars.
• Audition or a portfolio review (depending on student’s area of interest) and an interview with department faculty.

Continuing students in the Department of Theatre are able to apply to our continuing student scholarships, including the Clara McKay and Charles H. Stone Scholarship in Theatre, Theatre Scholarship, Belk Performing Arts Scholarship in Theatre and the Theatre Box Office Scholarship.

Merit is defined as being a good citizen of the program, the college and the University, as well as ability within your area of exploration within the program. In addition, students must:

• Maintain full-time enrollment in a Theatre major at UNC Charlotte.
• Maintain a minimum overall and departmental GPA of 3.2.
• Participate in a faculty interview to discuss the student’s growth over the past year and plans for the upcoming scholarship year.

This scholarship is awarded by faculty each year to a current/continuing Theatre major who embodies the spirit of our former student, Ira Yarmolenko – positive, energetic, and always with a need to see the best in the world.

This scholarship is awarded by faculty each year to a current/continuing Theatre major who embodies the spirit of our former alumni, Eric Winkenwerder – creative, enthusiastic and a storyteller with a desire to take our eyes to what mattered most.  

In honor of Ketie’s memory, her passion for the arts, and her love for Charlotte and its community, her family and friends have decided to create an endowed scholarship at UNC Charlotte in the Arts (Art, Dance, Music and Theatre) for CMS students with financial need. This scholarship would give students in circumstances similar to Ketie’s the means to pursue their passion. This scholarship rotates between the four departments in the College of Arts + Architecture each year. It was awarded to a theatre major in the 2026/27 academic year.