Sarasvati Productions Sholarship

The Sarasvàti Productions Scholarship will be awarded annually to a Theatre and Film major studying one of the following concentration areas: Acting, Design, Playwriting, Stage Management and Production. Eligible students will have completed a minimum 24 credit hours and have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Selection is competitive. To be considered, students will also submit a personal statement outlining their commitment to community-based theatre, theatre for social change, applied theatre, or demonstrating their passion for serving the community through the performing arts.

This scholarship was established in honour of Sarasvàti Productions, an iconic Winnipeg theatre company that operated for over 20 years with a focus on social justice issues. lt developed a unique process of community-led transformative theatre, working with current topics and events of the time. The company’s final act is to leave a legacy meant to support the next generation of theatre change-makers.