Theatre and Dance

The Overton Fund

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Supporting Student Creativity

The Overton Fund provides financial support to Theatre & Dance students pursuing creative, scholarly, and professional opportunities beyond the classroom. Whether attending conferences, participating in workshops, presenting research, or pursuing other educational experiences, the fund helps students expand their learning and engage more deeply with the performing arts.

Students are encouraged to apply for funding that will enrich their academic experience and contribute to their artistic and professional development.

How the Fund Can Help

Professional Development

Support for conferences, workshops, intensives, and other opportunities that build professional skills.

Travel

Funding may assist with travel related to approved educational or artistic experiences.

Academic & Creative Projects

Support for projects that enhance a student's educational experience or artistic growth.

Who Can Apply?

The Overton Fund is available to Theatre & Dance students pursuing opportunities that align with the educational mission of the department. Students should discuss their proposed activity with a faculty member before applying.

Funding decisions are based on the nature of the opportunity, available funding, and its educational benefit.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Overton Fund provides financial assistance for Theatre & Dance students pursuing educational, artistic, and professional opportunities beyond the classroom.

Theatre & Dance students whose proposed activity supports their academic and artistic development are encouraged to apply.

Funding may be available for conferences, workshops, travel, performances, research, creative projects, or other opportunities that support a student's education and professional growth.

Students should complete the department's application process and consult with a Theatre & Dance faculty member before submitting a request.

Application deadlines and funding availability vary throughout the academic year. Contact the Department of Theatre & Dance for current information.

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