Nagle Jackson Liberal Arts and Theatre Award
Nagle Jackson was a beloved father and an internationally known theatrical director and playwright who was renowned for his skill.
Nagle believed in the importance of liberal arts education, especially for theatre students. While the skills imparted by liberal arts programs often go overlooked in today’s STEM-centric world, the creativity, comprehension, and attention to detail students can learn are invaluable.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Nagle Jackson by supporting students who share his calling to theatre.
Any four-year undergraduate student who is double-majoring in theatre and a liberal art (english, literature, history, art history, philosophy, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and political science) may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us about the ways liberal arts can benefit students who are pursuing careers in theatre.
Explain the ways you think a liberal arts major can benefit a student who would like to pursue a career in theatre.
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The application deadline is Jun 26, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jul 27, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jul 27, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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