GENESEO COMMUNITY PLAYERS
RICHARD W. STORY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Geneseo Community Players (GCP) annually presents a $250 scholarship to a college student
involved in technical theater and design. This scholarship is given in memory of Dick Story,
technical theater wizard who could create anything out of nothing. He was also very skilled at
repairing anything that broke so it could be used again.
The applicant must be active in the theatre arts during his or her college career. Consideration
will be given to applicants with Geneseo Community Players experience. Geneseo Community
Players is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to entertain and
educate the community through the production of professional-quality, live theatre by and for
those who love it, and actively cultivate interest and involvement in this organization. We offer
financial assistance to students who have participated in the theatre arts and who may be
interested in receiving further education in that field. However, a theatre arts major is not
required to qualify for the scholarship.
PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
The GCP Board of Directors will consider all completed applications. The Board’s final
decision will be announced in an appropriate manner. This scholarship is non-cumulative; in the
event that the scholarship is not awarded in any given year, the same $250 amount will be
offered the following year.
The Board’s decision is based on the following criteria:
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The applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited two or four year college.
The applicant must have maintained at least a “C” average.
Applications must be accompanied by at least one reference letter from a teacher,
director or other person who has knowledge of the applicant’s qualifications to
receive this award. Letters must include contact information for the reference.
The applicant must submit a list of participation in and/or accomplishments in theatrerelated activities, along with a short statement explaining what has been gained from this
experience.
Completed applications must be received by Geneseo Community Players, PO Box 344,
Geneseo, NY 14454 no later than April 10, 2017.
Application forms can be downloaded at www.geneseocommunityplayers.org.
All applications must be mailed to:
GENESEO COMMUNITY PLAYERS
PO BOX 344
GENESEO, NY 14454
Please type or print clearly in ink.
Application and reference letter(s) must be received no later than April 10, 2016.
Letter(s) of reference must be sent to the GCP address or included with this application.
Name_____________________________________
Date _______________________
Address___________________________________
Phone _(_____)_______________
___________________________________
e-mail ______________________
College Name and address _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Anticipated Graduation Date_____________
GPA___________________
College major: ___________________________________________________
ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER LIST ALL THEATRE-RELATED ACTIVITIES
AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO THE PRESENT.
IN 250 – 500 WORDS, EXPLAIN WHAT YOU HAVE GAINED FROM YOUR
PARTICIPATION IN THEATRE. (Use a separate sheet if needed.)
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