The McCoy’s Grand Theatre Scholarship is designed  to recognize the talent and potential of area youth in theatrical arts.  The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from a local high school to help the student financially with post-secondary education.

You can view the scholarship application online and print/download a copy by clicking HERE.  Scholarship guidelines and application forms also are available from guidance counselors at Moorefield and East Hardy high schools.  

Eligible seniors must:

∙ Be in good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 grade point average;

∙ Submit an official high school transcript with GPA along with application;

∙ Major or minor in Theatrical Arts at an accredited college (major/minor may include, but is not limited to Music [instrumental or vocal]; Music Education; Music Performance; Musical Theatre; Design/Technical; Directing; Acting; Dance; Theatre; Theatre Arts Administration; and Theatre Education);

∙ Submit two letters of recommendation from members of the academic community or community/civic leaders.  The letters of recommendation should be brief statements describing the student’s character and motivation toward success.  McCoy’s Grand Theatre board members cannot be asked for recommendations.

Also, it is highly recommended that the applicant have been involved in at least one McCoy’s Grand Theatre-sponsored production (9^th-12^th grade), band, drama club, or some similar activity as pertains to desired field of study.

 Applicants must also write an essay answering the following four questions:

 ∙ How has theatrical arts helped you grow as a person?

 ∙ What are your goals for continuing theatrical arts involvement?

 ∙ How will you use this scholarship to help you achieve these goals?

 ∙ Why are you pursuing a career in Theatrical Arts?

 Essays should be typed, double-spaced and not exceed two pages.

Finalists may be called for an interview.

McCoy's Grand Theatre currently is not accept scholarship applications.  Stay tuned for more information when we are accepting applications for the 2012 McCoy's Grand Scholarship. 

2010 - Catherine "Cati" Smith

Cati, a 2010 graduate
of East Hardy High
School, went to study
Theatre at Fairmont
State University,
while continuing to
return to McCoy's
for shows when
possible.

2009 - Sarah Widder

Sarah, a 2009
graduate of
Moorefield High
School, went on to
Alderson-Broaddus
College as a Music
Education Voice
Major, where she
participated in Praise
Team, Chamber Choir,
Chapel Choir and
Concert Choir.

John, a 2008
graduate of East
Hardy High School,
studied Music
Education and
Scenic & Lighting
Design for Theatre
at Shenandoah
University.