The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program 2027

The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program strives to:

• Encourage more Black, Asian, Latinx, Indigenous, and other students of color to pursue degrees in the theatrical management and non-performance artistic fields, such as Stage Management, Technical Theatre, Theatre Design, Playwriting, Directing or Theatre Management.

• Cultivate and provide a space for this next generation of leaders, while welcoming their unique and necessary future contributions to the theatrical world.

• Connect our scholars with other emerging and established community leaders of color to ensure they have the support and mentorship to thrive in the industry.

• Create a community of scholars who will learn and grow together throughout their various educational journeys and understand how they can play a role in building a more vibrant and equitable industry.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 22, 2026
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorBlack Theatre Coalition
• School to study
• Course to studyArts
• Eligible CountryUnited States

Benefits

• This scholarship program helps students reach their full artistic, academic and leadership potential by providing them: (1) a direct financial contribution to help ease the burden of the many costs of attending higher educational learning institutions, such as tuition, housing, textbooks and class fees; (2) a community of other young leaders to learn from and connect with; and (3) a series of workshops to build the knowledge, relationships and confidence to chart their own path in the industry. 
• In the 7th year of the program, selected recipients will receive a scholarship for the Spring 2027 semester. Students will also receive an all expenses paid trip to New York City to meet with mentors and experience and learn about Broadway and New York’s theater scene in person during the summer of 2026.

Requirements

Applicants must showcase strong leadership potential, commitment to their craft, academic responsibility, and be in need of financial assistance to be eligible for this scholarship. You can only be awarded the scholarship once.

If you are eligible, you MUST meet the following requirements to apply:

• Identify as Black, Asian, Latinx, Indigenous, or a Person of Color.

• Pursue a degree or a concentration in Stage Management, Technical Theatre, Theatre Design, Playwriting, Directing, or Theatre Management.

• Be enrolled, or intend to enroll, at an accredited college or university based in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska in the Spring of 2027.

• Be a US Citizen.

• Be a full-time student for the academic year.

• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Note:

Students studying at online programs or trade schools, are NOT eligible.

Students enrolled or intending to enroll in a college or university in a United States territory are NOT eligible.

If you do not meet ALL requirements, please DO NOT apply.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Step 1. Gather Your Info

• Latest Transcript

• 2 Letters of Recommendation

• Proof of Acceptance OR Enrollment for the 2026/27 academic school year

Step 2. Record Your Submission Video

• Applicants must record a 75 second video essay explaining why they are the ideal candidate for this program.

Step 3. Double Check Your Materials

• Please read the application instructions carefully to make sure you have everything you need!

Step 4. Submit Your Application

• Applications will only be accepted via online submission through November 23, 2025 at 11:59pm EST.

For more information, kindly visit The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship webpage.