In addition to programs of assistance administered by the Financial Aid Office, the School of Theatre offers a number of special scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students . These scholarships are reserved for students who have completed a minimum of one year as a theatre major at USC, and are granted based on a combination of merit and talent as determined by the dean and a faculty selection committee in the School of Theatre. Please contact admissions with any questions.

The John Ritter Memorial Award honors the theatre student who has given the most outstanding comic performance during the season.

The David Dukes Memorial Scholarship honors the late actor David Dukes and is presented to a senior B.A. or B.F.A. acting student who shows exemplary dedication to the craft of acting.

The Ava Greenwald Memorial Award is endowed by family and friends in memory of Ava Greenwald, a graduate of the MFA program. It is an annual award for the outstanding undergraduate actor as selected by a professional panel of judges.

The Jack Nicholson Award was endowed by the actor to provide two annual performance awards to the outstanding actor and actress.

The Stanley Musgrove Award was endowed by the late Mr. Musgrove to provide an annual performance award to the student who has shown the most outstanding creative talent.

The Aileen Stanley Memorial Award provides two annual scholarships for graduate theatre students.

The John Blankenchip/William C. White Scholarship is provided by a group of alumni to provide two annual awards to the students who have made an outstanding contribution to the School of Theatre.

The James B. Pendleton Award provides one annual award to a student who has made an outstanding contribution to the School of Theatre.

The Ruth and Albert McKinlay Award was endowed by the late Ruth McKinlay, an alumna of the School of Theatre, to provide an annual scholarship for the BA student with the highest GPA and to an outstanding BA performer.

The James and Nony Doolittle Awards were endowed by the late James A. Doolittle, Los Angeles' leading theatrical producer, to assist graduates in making the transition from the university to the profession. Each year, four or more monetary awards are given to students upon graduation from the BA, BFA and MFA programs based on cumulative work during their period of study in the school.

The Student Council Award was established by the Student Council of the School of Theatre to honor a graduating senior who has been recognized by their peers for their contributions to the school.

The Nancy Kehr Reed Memorial Production Fund was established by the Kehr family to provide financial support for independent student productions, including the creation of new plays and musicals.

For more information, visit USC's Financial Aid site.

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