Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre
Scholarships and Awards
Each year the department awards a number of students with scholarships for their achievement in the program. Unless otherwise noted below, students are chosen by our faculty to receive these scholarships. The amounts and number of scholarships awarded will vary from year to year.
First-Year Student Scholarship Award
The URI Theatre First-Year Student Scholarship Award is available to graduating high school seniors and transfer students who have been accepted to URI and are pursuing a full-time major in Theatre, and have expertise as an actor, designer, manager or director.
Department of Theatre Scholarship
Awarded to students with financial need and/or academic excellence/talent
Theatre Merit Scholarships
Available by application to students with a clear demonstration of talent and/or academic excellence (students may apply once a year)
Thomas R. Pezzullo Scholarship Endowment
Awarded to students with financial need and a clear demonstration of talent
Robert and Natalie Ward Theatre Scholarship
Awarded to students who demonstrate excellence in theatre
Mary Zorabedian Scholarship
Awarded to Rhode Island resident students with financial need in music, theatre or film
The Virgina & Dickson Kenney Endowment for Theatre & Music
Awarded as student scholarships or for production expenses
The Anthony Perotti Theatre and Music Performance Endowment
Awarded for production expenses