Financial Aid & Scholarships

Eugene Dizon Theatre Scholarship

Provides scholarship support to theatre majors with demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to students who are socioeconomically disadvantaged, who have overcome extraordinary life challenges, and/or who are first generation college students, as determined by the University.

• Eligibility: Theatre majors
• Applications:  Students interested in being considered for this opportunity must submit an application through the Loyola Scholarship Connection.
• Monetary Value: Variable. 

McMahon Family Scholarship for Theatre

Provides scholarship assistance to one or more students enrolled at the College of Arts and Sciences. Preference will be given to Theatre/Musical Theatre majors and minors who demonstrate outstanding academic merit as determined by the University. 

• Eligibility: Preference will be given to Theatre majors and minors or Musical Theatre minors 
• Requirements: Students must demonstrate financial need with minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 
• Applications:  Students interested in being considered for this opportunity must submit an application through the Loyola Scholarship Connection.
• Monetary Value: Varies from year to year. 

The Mighty Quinn Foundation Scholarship

In honor of Quinn Rooney, a passed Loyola student and Connecticut native, the Mighty Quinn Foundation (formerly known as the Quinn Rooney Foundation) offers an annual scholarship to a DFPA student who exhibits a love of the arts, education, and hard work.

The scholarship application includes brief personal information and activities/interests sections, as well as a short essay portion and “free form” essay.

The application is due by July 1st and can be submitted via email to apply@mightyquinnfoundation.org. The winner will be announced on their website shortly after the submission deadline.

Click to download Mighty Quinn Scholarship Application.

J. Pat Miller Scholarship

• The scholarship was established by Loyola Professor Emertitus, Dennis Zacek and and his wife, Marcelle McVay, founders of the Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago.
• This award provides financial assistance to talented juniors that major in Theatre and demonstrate acting potential.
• Eligibility: Must maintain full-time student status at Loyola University Chicago and major in Theatre.
• Requirements: Juniors who demonstrated financial need with a minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
• Monetary Value: Variable.

JP O’Connell Scholarship

• Eligibility: Theatre majors and minors 
• Application: Students interested in being considered for this opportunity must submit an application through the Loyola Scholarship Connection. Award will be announced at the DFPA Awards Ceremony at the end of the academic year. 
• Monetary Value: Variable. 

John T. Trahey Scholarship for Theatre Arts

• John T. Trahey Scholarships are tuition awards that enable talented students to train in all areas of theatre. 
• Eligibility: Must maintain full-time students status at Loyola University Chicago and major in Theatre.
• Requirements: Students must demonstrate financial need with minimum G.P.A. of 3.0
• Applications and Auditions: Auditions and interviews are typically the first weekend of February every year. Students must attend an in-person audition or interview on the dates specified. All recipients are announced before April 1. Click HERE to apply for the John T. Trahey Scholarship.
• Monetary Value: Varied; determined by the annual contributions from subscribers and friends toward the Theatre program, the student's need, number of applications for the scholarship, and amount of money available.
• Terms for Renewal: Maintenance of full-time student status with minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 in theatre courses at Loyola University Chicago, continued demonstration of financial need, and participation in successful performance in theatre.

James Wesley White, Jr. Scholarship

The Directors of the James Wesley White, Jr. Scholarship Fund are pleased to announce they are accepting applications for its annual scholarship in honor of James “Jay” Wesley White, Jr.  Current sophomores and juniors majoring in theatre are eligible to apply for the $2000 scholarship. You may contact the scholarship committee for more information at jwwjscholarship@yahoo.com. 

• Eligibility: Sophomore or Junior Theatre majors at Loyola University Chicago. 
• Application: All applicants must submit an application, essay, letter of recommendation, and unofficial transcripts. You may contact Angele White for more information at jwwjscholarship@yahoo.com
  • Download: 2024 JWWJ Scholarship Application 
• Monetary Value: $2,000 for the academic year 2024-2025. 
• Deadline: April 1, 2024