What is the purpose of this scholarship?

The scholarship was established to honor a great person, Max Weinstein. Max graduated from the Adelphi Theatre Program in 2002 and passed away unexpectedly in 2020. The family also wanted to help current Adelphi students who may need to work multiple jobs, skip a semester or discontinue their higher education due to financial need.

Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?

Adelphi University undergraduate theatre students with a major or a minor in Acting or Design/Technology. Students must be in good academic standing and have a minimum of 45 credits completed (15 credits if a transfer student). Students must also be able to demonstrate a financial need.

What is the most important quality that the applicants should demonstrate?

The scholarship will welcome students from any theatre discipline who can demonstrate a passion and investment in supporting and experiencing areas of theatre beyond their area of expertise. Students must show an appreciation, understanding and insatiable curiosity in multiple aspects of theatre - and a love for the collaboration that is Theatre.

What is needed to apply for the scholarship?

Students must be willing to write a statement describing how they have demonstrated the qualities described above. They must also get a recommendation from a professor at Adelphi University who can describe their strengths as well as their dedication and passion for multiple areas of theatre.

What is the size of the scholarship and how many will be awarded?

We will name at least one scholarship winner every year. The scholarship will be for at least $1,500 and will be renewable for the time that the student qualifies. As the fund grows, we will look to increase the number or the amount of the scholarships awarded. There is also an opportunity to be awarded $250 for an honorable mention.

How do I apply for the scholarship?

Look for an email from the theatre department on or before April 20, 2022 with a link to an Initial Interest Form. To complete this form, you will need to confirm that you have discussed this with a faculty member that has agreed to write you a letter. Once this form is submitted, you will receive the Application form to apply for the 2022-2023 school year. Your faculty recommender will also receive instructions on how to complete this. If you believe you have missed this email, please email us at departmentoftheatre@adelphi.edu.

When are scholarship Deadlines?

• Initial Interest Form due by May 1, 2022

• Application Form due May 20, 2022

• Faculty recommendations due May 20, 2022

Who will decide the winners of these scholarships?

There is a committee of faculty and alumni who will meet to discuss candidates and fairly select the winners. The Theatre Department will make the final selection of the winners. Announcement of the winners for the 2022-2023 Academic Year will be announced in the Fall of 2022.