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James L. Rapport Scholarship

This award was established in 1998 by donations in honor of Dr. James L. Rapport. It was Dr. Rapport’s desire to recognize students who have contributed to the theatre program at Northern Michigan University.

Preference will be given to students with a declared theatre major, followed by students who have performed on the Forest Roberts Theatre stage or worked in a backstage capacity.

Theatre Department faculty will recommend qualified students for awards in one or both of the following categories, listed in order of preference:

Scholarship: Students who have demonstrated talent, dedication, innovation or excellence in performance whether on stage or backstage in their cumulative body of work as a theatre undergraduate or graduate assistant.
Grant: A grant will be awarded to offset expenses for students participating in the annual McMaster’s Seminar at the Stratford Theatre Festival in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, the New York Theatre trip, or audition preparation.

Amount:	$1,000 minimum
Number awarded:	Varies
Renewable:	Yes (maximum of 2 years)
Class status:	Not specified
GPA minimum:	3.0

Must be full-time student:

Yes

Must demonstrate financial need:

Major: Preference will be given to students with a declared theatre major

Selection Process
Qualified applications will be reviewed by the appropriate selection committee. Recipients will be notified by the Financial Aid Office.

We are pleased to announce that we have launched a new electronic scholarship search and submission service that will make it faster and easier for you to apply for and monitor the status of your application.

If you are interested in learning more about what privately funded scholarships are available and which ones you might qualify for, please log in to MyNMU and find the Financial Aid - Foundation Scholarships link on the left hand side under Student Services.

Notifications to award recipients will begin May 2013 and continue through August 2013. You can view your financial aid information by visiting MyNMU.

Note: If you wish to be considered for need-based awards, you will need to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Financial Aid Office.

Visit the Financial Aid Web site for information on the FAFSA application process.

The Financial Aid Web site also has information on additional sources of aid.

If you have a question about a scholarship application you have submitted, contact the Financial Aid Office at 227-2327.