Rules: The amount of the award is $3,400 for graduate study in theatre.

1. The budget for the award is provided by SETC’s Endowment Committee and shall not exceed the amount of funds budgeted by that committee.
2. In order to apply for the Robert Porterfield Graduate Award, the applicant must:
   (a) have completed undergraduate work at an institution within the SETC region; and
   (b) be attending or entering an accredited graduate school the fall term following the convention at which the award is announced.
3. Applications and all supporting materials are due no later than January 15, 2008.
4. Up to three (3) applicants may be selected as finalists on the basis of their materials. Those to be interviewed will be notified no later than January 31 of each year.
5. The selected candidates must be present at the SETC Spring Convention for an interview with the committee. The interview is the final step in selecting the winner of the award.
6. The winner of the Robert Porterfield Graduate Award will be presented at the Saturday Awards Banquet of the convention. The winner must be present to accept the award.
7. Upon suitable notification to the SETC Administrative Director that the candidate has entered and/or matriculating as a graduate student in an accredited college/university, the award will be released.
8. The following materials must be provided by each applicant:
• Completed Application Form
• Personal letter outlining plans and objectives
• A complete resume
• Three (3) reference letters speaking specifically to the applicant's potential as a graduate student
• Complete, official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

The application deadline of January 15, 2008 has now passed.

For more information, please contact:
Brenda May Ito
Columbus State University
Department of Theatre
4225 University Ave.
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 507-8410
may_brenda@colstate.edu