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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$1,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Alvin Keller Excellence in Theatre Scholarship was established by the students of Dr. Alvin Keller to recognize excellence in anyone area: acting, directing, dance, design, technical theatre or stage management.
Benefits
The scholarship offers a $1,000 amount to help you with your studies.
Eligibility
Open to students who meet the following criteria:
- Continuing undergraduate or graduate Theatre and Dance major.
- Full-time enrollment at CSUF.
- Good academic standing,
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
- Demonstrated financial need by filing the 2026–27 FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA).
Criteria - Applicants will be evaluated based on:
- Record of significant creative achievement and excellence in any one area: acting, directing, dance, design, technical theatre, or stage management.
- Academic achievement (minimum 3.25 GPA).
- Financial need.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Multiple disciplines
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Mar 2027
Log into your CSUF portal and click on the “Scholarships” app on the lefthand side. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - FULLERTON SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD APPLICATION
Write an essay or personal statement of achievement.
Complete a FAFSA application (or have one on-file) for establishing financial need (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Optional: Provide one letter of recommendation from someone who can speak to your creative achievement or academic potential.
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