American Theatre Wing Training Scholarships

The American Theatre Wing Training Scholarships program is committed to fostering a future generation of theatre makers that reflects the diversity and dynamism of America. Through this scholarship, the Wing promotes diversity, equity, and access to the arts to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity. Funding covers costs associated with summer study and after school training programs for public middle and high school students who come from populations historically underrepresented in the theatre industry, who demonstrate economic need, exceptional talent, and an interest in participating in after school training programs or intensive summer study programs. The student's area of focus can be from any aspect of theatre including performance, design, writing, stage management, and others. Scholarship funding can be used for theatre training programs that stand alone or are housed in professional theatre settings, theatre training camps, and after school classes or training programs. Funding may not be used for university or community college classes, classes at institutions which confer a diploma or degree, or internships. Through these Training Scholarships, the American Theatre Wing hopes to create a strong pipeline to the professional theatre for promising artists of all backgrounds, better preparing them for future training at the university level.