Scholarships
NCTC awards two scholarships in alternating years: the Constance Welsh Theatre Scholarship, and the William Rackley Undergraduate Theatre Scholarship, which supports undergraduates studying in the field of theatre/drama. NCTC also awards scholarships in connection with the NCTC High School Play Festival and NCTC College Day. The Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) also offers several college scholarships.
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2025 Constance Welsh Theatre Scholarship
Congratulations Kirra Hough!
Kirra is studying Theatre Education at Greensboro College.
“I would not be where I am today without NCTC, from finding me my perfect school at College Day my senior year, and now receiving this scholarship that will help me continue to attend a school with a department which holds people I love, opportunities for me to lead, and the ability to create and grow every day. I am immensely grateful for this honor!”
2025 NCTC Constance Welsh Theatre Scholarship
The Constance Welsh Theatre Scholarship was established to support undergraduate or graduate study in the field of Theatre for Youth or Theatre Arts Education. This scholarship is not for general study of theatre, performance, or design.
The scholarship is an unrestricted award. Up to $3,000 will be awarded.
The scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student at a college or university in North Carolina, who is majoring in Theatre for Youth or Theatre Arts Education. Rising undergraduate juniors and seniors, and those currently enrolled or enrolling in a graduate program for the 2024-25 academic year, are eligible to apply.
Successful applicants will have demonstrated a high degree of academic achievement, as well as a commitment to and potential for success in their field. Priority will be given to students with a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
Applications will be reviewed by a committee from the NCTC Board of Directors and must include:
- Application form
- Personal statement (max. 500 words) explaining why the applicant is deserving of the scholarship, and what receiving the scholarship would mean to them. Must be uploaded with application.
- Get tips on writing your Personal Statement:
UNC Chapel Hill Writing Center
NC A&T State University Academic Resources
- Get tips on writing your Personal Statement:
- Letter of recommendation from a professor, director, youth leader, or other appropriate mentor that can speak to the applicant’s character, as well as their work in theatre. Must be uploaded with application.
- The deadline to apply is Sunday, March 30, 2025.
- Applicants will be notified by May 1 if selected for the award.
About Constance Welsh
Both the NCTC Constance Welsh Theatre Scholarship and the NCTC Constance Welsh Theatre for Youth Award are named in honor of artist and teacher Constance (Connie) Welsh. Connie founded the Tarradiddle Players (now the professional touring company at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte), and the Davidson Community Players, while encouraging the creation of Charlotte Repertory Theatre and other companies. Connie inspired many artists and theatres that fondly remember her tireless support and enthusiastic participation.
