Professor Frank Kraat Endowed Student Travel Scholarship Fund

The Professor Frank Kraat Endowed Student Travel Scholarship Fund is to support annual non-renewable scholarships to theatre students attending the London Theatre Seminar, an annual three credit course, established by Professor Frank Kraat. This scholarship will help to defray some of the student cost (tuition, travel, room and board) of attendance. All full-time matriculated students not delinquent in their SUNY New Paltz accounts and majoring in Theatre Arts are eligible. Recipients of the Fund will be selected by the Faculty Scholarship Committee of the Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz. In making its selection, preference will be given to: A seniors, then juniors, then sophomores. B. A full-time matriculated SUNY New Paltz Theatre Arts major student with Theatre Arts coursework grades averaging at least 3.00. In addition, a letter of nomination from a Theatre Arts faculty member is required. That letter should include an endorsement of the student’s character and potential to succeed in the field, as well as confirmation of the student’s completion of most of the core major requirements.

Award
varies (up to 1000)
Scopes
Fine and Performing Arts Scholarships, Theatre Arts Scholarships, Travel Award
Deadline
04/08/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Write at least one descriptive paragraph explaining why you are applying to this scholarship. Consider how it relates to your major, goals or interests, etc.
  2. Are you majoring in one of the Theatre Arts (what is your major)?
  3. Applicants can request a letter of recommendation by submitting the email address of the person you wish a recommendation from. You should notify these individuals to expect an email. You are responsible for ensuring the recommendations are submitted by the application deadline. Please use their newpaltz.edu email address if they are a faculty member.