Students who have demonstrated exceptional ability in the areas of Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance, Children's Theatre, Technical Theatre, Playwriting, Theatre Education and Theatre Arts Administration may apply for a Special Talent Scholarship. Applicants must have completed at least ONE FULL YEAR of service to the Department before applying for these scholarships. All applicants for the Special Talent Scholarship will be evaluated each semester according to their adherence to the criteria listed below:

1. Eligibility: Open to all current Howard University Theatre Arts Department majors who have met all specified deadlines.
2. Criteria:
• To be awarded a Trustee Scholarship, the University requires that an applicant achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 for the two preceding semesters. In addition, the Theatre Arts Department requires that applicants attain a grade point average of 3.2 or better in their areas of concentration. 
• Applicants applying the Special Talent Scholarship must be in good academic standing and have attained a cumulative grade point average of  2.5 or better.
• A current resume and picture (8 x 10 Black & White glossy) are required of all applicants. A portfolio and/or cassette tape may also be required. 
• Submission of a letter of application for scholarship consideration to the Office of the Chairman.