Dr. Chester and Marilyn Amedia Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2022 by Dr. Chester (Chet) and Marilyn (Mara) Amedia, a 1970 Youngstown State University graduate, to encourage students to gain a broad-based appreciation of science and the arts. Mara studied English and Art and graduated with a B.S. in Education. She and Chet were active in theater and met on-stage while he attended YSU in 1967-68. They were married in 1970 and returned to Youngstown after spending 11 years at medical school and in the U.S. Army, respectively. After returning, Chet was active in medical education, and Mara was involved in participating and promoting both the fine and performing arts. An eligible student for this scholarship will be an undergraduate enrolled in a major in STEM or CCCA with a minimum 3.3 GPA. This scholarship is open to both full-time and part-time applicants.

Dr. Robert L. Tornello Endowed Scholarship in Theater Performance

The Dr. Robert L. Tornello Endowed Scholarship in Theater Performance is awarded to a student who is working towards their Bachelor of Fine and Performing Arts degree with an emphasis in theater performance. Selection is made by a scholarship committee of the theater department in conjunction with the YSU Foundation.

Fine and Performing Arts Dean's Scholarship

The Fine and Performing Arts Dean's Scholarship will be given each year to three outstanding seniors.

Gina Tenney Memorial Scholarship

The Gina Tenney Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a sophomore YSU student majoring in fine arts or the humanities. The recipient must demonstrate involvement in extra-curricular activities. A minimum 3.4 GPA is a requirement.

Lena M. Ferrara Memorial Scholarship

This endowment was established in 2020 in honor and memory of Lena M. Ferrara by her daughters, Regina Moore and Patricia Ferrara. The purpose of this endowment is to provide scholarship assistance to students in University Theatre in the Cliffe College of Creative Arts at Youngstown State University. Lena loved the beauty and creativity of dance and musical theatre, and she shared that love with her daughters. In her honor, Regina and Patricia wish to support and acknowledge students who are passionate and excited about pursuing careers in musical theatre, especially costume theatre. An eligible student for this scholarship must be majoring in theatre, musical theatre, or theatre studies with a 2.5 GPA or higher. Preference will be given to a student with a focus on costume design and construction.

Molly and Sam Galano Creativity Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Molly & Sam Galano and friends of University Theatre to recognize and support a student(s) who is creating new work and majoring in theatre. This student must also be enrolled full-time with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

R. Donald and Lois L. Elser Memorial Scholarship

The R. Donald and Lois L. Elser Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in the Cliffe College of Creative Arts (current student or incoming freshman). Recipient must be a graduate of South Range High School.

Reaching for Tomorrow's Stars

Endowed in 2011 by one current and two former deans (Dr. Bryan W. DePoy, Mr. Joe Edwards, and Dr. George E. McCloud) of the Cliffe College of Creative Arts at YSU, this scholarship is designed to recruit future and retain present students in the college’s disciplines. Students receiving the scholarship must achieve success benchmarks by progressing through their degrees by 25% at the end of their first year, 50% by the end of their second year, 75% by the end of their third year, and be registered for required courses to complete their degrees by their fourth year. Exceptions can only be granted by the Dean of the college. Graduate students are also eligible for the scholarship. Students must be admitted in good standing to their respective programs and admitted on a non-conditional basis to the university without the need of remedial classes. Students must reapply each year for transcript review.

Theater Grant-in-Aid Scholarship

The Theater Grant-in-Aid Scholarship is available to full-time students who agree to major in theatre with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and have demonstrated ability. Participation in the theatre production program is required.