Romaine Ludwick Scholarship Fund
College scholarships are awarded annually in honor of Romaine Ludwick, who for many years was a tireless volunteer in the TOSAC organization. In 2010, through membership contributions, the Board of Directors permanently funded this scholarship. Students who qualify will have performed on the TOSAC stage and/or worked many hours in stage support.
Scholarship Details
This is a substantial award given out annually to a college bound student or students who meets the following criteria:
- Applicant must have participated in at least one TOSAC production.
- Preference is given to those who are pursuing a career or major in drama or other related creative studies.
Deadline
The application must be completed by February 15th, or by the following Monday.
Other Requirements
- Applicants must be graduating and/or have already graduated, be currently enrolled, or accepted to an accredited institution.
- Applicants must have a written letter of recommendation from a teacher, employer, director, or guidance counselor submitted by March 1st. See application for details regarding submission.
- Applicant must submit an essay of 500 words or less that articulates their passion for theatre, educational and future career goals and the impact a TOSAC scholarship will have on their academic journey.
- Applicants may be interviewed by the Board Scholarship Committee after submitting the application to further determine eligibility and potential award.
- The Board Scholarship Committee will review the application, letter of recommendation, essay and interview content in determining the scholarship awards.
- Award recipients will be notified via email listed on the application.
- Award recipients are invited to the Annual Membership Gala for a formal scholarship presentation.
- One scholarship is granted per award winner.
Past Recipients:
- 2016: Mason Hodge – Georgia Institute of Technology; Jacob Reiber – University of Pennsylvania; Camille Sowell – Valdosta State University
- 2017: Caroline Kelly – Valdosta State University; Meredith Pierce – University of Georgia; Emily White – Kennesaw State University
- 2018: Emily Brooks – Columbus State University; Brendan Forrest – Valdosta State University
- 2019: Emily Harrell – Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College; Morgan Savatgy – Belmont University; Mallory Singletary – New College of Florida
- 2020: Lauren McGuire – Valdosta State University; Stephen Sykes – Valdosta State University
- 2021: Jackson Hodge – Kennesaw State University; Cameron Parker – Valdosta State University; Julianna Watson – Valdosta State University
- 2022: Alex Bass – University of Georgia; Anna Myhre – Georgia State University; Sarah Newell – Covenant College; Jocelyn Watson – University of West Georgia; Olivia Woods – University of Georgia
- 2023: No applicants
- 2024: Ava Bass – Kennesaw State University; Carson Chapman – Southern Regional Technical College; Moss Musselwhite – Oglethorpe University; Markus Russo – Georgia State University; Kennedi Smart – Florida A&M University; Hogan Watson – West Virginia University; Mul Weiss – University of Georgia; Ransom Young – Southern Regional Technical College
Scholarship Application
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