THEATRICAL GRANT SCHEME

(as updated on 13/6/07)

The Society will provide a small grant, at the committee’s discretion, to assist those who wish to pursue formal training for a theatre or performing arts based course, either at a drama school or as a University degree. The following criteria apply :

1 The Applicant must apply personally and in writing to the committee and may only do so on one occasion.

2 The Applicant must embark upon his/her studies, and be resident, away from home.

3 In the case of a University degree, at least two thirds of the qualification must be theatre related.

4 The Applicant must have either :

Appeared on stage for the Society at least twice in the five years preceding the application, and prior to the commencement of their course. The application cannot be made retrospectively

Be judged, at the committee’s discretion, with regard to those members working only backstage, to have shown exceptional commitment in a backstage role over the same time period as stated above.