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William R. Durham Drama/Theater Scholarship

Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2025
Closes: 2/1/2026

The William R. Durham Drama/Theater Scholarship program recognizes students who live in Boone or Winnebago counties in Illinois. Students who are seeking a bachelor's or graduate degree and are planning to pursue a career as a theater teacher, actor, or theater technician are welcome to apply. Special consideration is given to students who demonstrate strong academic performance.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of Boone or Winnebago counties, Illinois
  • High school senior, undergraduate, graduate student, on academic break, or not currently enrolled
  • Seeking an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree
  • Studying theater education, theater design, and drama/theater production
  • Planning to pursue a career in theater Preference is given to students who demonstrate strong academic performance.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Freshman - Attended College Previously, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Freshman - Attended College Previously, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Graduate Student, Not Enrolled, On Academic Break
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: IL
    • County: Boone, Winnebago
    Intended Area of Study
    Theater Education, Drama and Theatre Production, Theatre Design

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