2026 Send an Educator Grant

Eligibility

• The application must be submitted by a Thespian Troupe Director or Future Thespian Director.
• The applying teacher will receive a one-time grant to cover the basic registration fee only. 
• This grant’s adjudication committee will make their selections and recipients will be notified of their grant award.

Grant Criteria

• The teacher applying must be able to demonstrate financial barriers.
• Letter of support from your administrator to participate in Texas Thespians events.

Required Documentation: 

1. Please upload your Administrator statement of support on official school letterhead that includes Administrative support for attending a Texas Thespians event.
2. Please upload a single-page document that shares the financial barriers as well as a detailed statement on the "benefits of attending" a Texas Thespians event. Example: What are the individual's financial barriers and how will this Grant benefit their theatrical goals? This is your chance to justify needs as it pertains to the Send a Teacher Grant.
3. Please upload a single-page document that outlines the applicant's troupe involvement (resume) and includes a headshot. 

• Section 1: Personal Information – Includes your contact info, and a small headshot.
• Section 2: Credits – The shows or programs you have created
• Section 3: Education & Training – Includes schools, workshops, and other classes you've taught
• Section 4: Educational Accomplishment– Awards, Nominations, student success of merit.