Six musical theatre majors were awarded the Robin Scott Hunden Musical Theatre Scholarship for the current academic year.
“I grew up singing and performing through college, and while I didn’t pursue the performing arts as a career, I continue to love and appreciate the positive impact that the arts have on individuals and communities,” says Rob Hunden, CEO and Founder of Hunden Partners, and Founder of the Hunden Musical Theatre Scholarship. “The arts can be a catalyst for placemaking, community-building, and belonging. I’m delighted to help provide opportunities for college students to pursue their artistic careers.”
To date, Rob Hunden has donated more than $20,000 to support Ball State students. The scholarship was established in 2015, with the first recipients receiving funding in the 2017-2018 academic year. The program is structured to award scholarships to students in the Musical Theatre program, with at least one sophomore, junior, and senior each receiving financial support per academic year. Students are eligible to receive the scholarship for multiple years: both Jaylen Bryan and Mitchell Takeda are two-time recipients. On top of the scholarship program, Hunden has covered additional costs for students related to musical theatre careers, including travel costs to New York for auditions. Past recipients have appeared on stage in productions such as “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical” on Broadway and the “Six” U.S. national tour.
Accesswire March 19, 2024