Jerry Wasserman Scholarship in English and Theatre

Open to a third- or fourth-year UBC Vancouver undergraduate majoring in English, Theatre, or both, who has demonstrated academic excellence and promise in the performing arts through activities such as acting, directing, dance, design, or scriptwriting. Preference is given to double majors in English and Theatre.

The scholarship is $1,000, offered annually by friends, colleagues, and former students in honour of Jerry Wasserman's 44-year career as a Professor of English and Theatre at UBC. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of English in even years and the Department of Theatre and Film in odd years. There is no separate student application.