Scholarship

The Plaza Theatre Scholarship given in Memory of Mrs. Jeanene D. Merka

In an effort to promote the benefits of higher education in the field of theatre and the performing arts, the Plaza Theatre’s goal is to award scholarships to worthy area students.

The scholarship will be available to the recipients as a one-time funding of $500.00.

To be eligible, the following criteria must be met:

  • Attend an accredited technical college or university located in the state of Texas.
  • Have an intended major in the field of theatre, performing arts, or related field.
  • Enroll as a full-time student in the fall semester immediately following scholarship selection

This scholarship is available to high school graduates and continuing college students.

Applicants must complete the following application and include at least one letter of recommendation from an individual who has had direct theatre or performing arts experience with the applicant.

Applications must be postmarked by the application deadline date and sent to the following address:

The Plaza Theatre Scholarship
Post Office Box 1067
Wharton, Texas 77488

Application must be postmarked by the last Friday in the month of March.

The Plaza Theatre, Inc.
A 501(c)3 Organization
whartonplazatheatre.org

Events

2023-2024 Season

Auditions

News/Press

Press Releases

The Plaza Blog
Local Critic Reviews

Support

Season Tickets

Donate

Underwrite A Show

Shop Amazon Smile
Volunteer

About Us

Contact Us

120 S. Houston Street
P.O. Box 1067
Wharton, TX 77488
Phone: (979) 282-2226