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in journalism, and her husband Harry to
provide financial assistance to deserving
journalism majors. It is awarded annually
and can be renewed.
Frank O. Sharp Memorial Scholarship.
Frank Sharp, a native of Anderson, Ind.,
was instrumental in founding Indiana’s first
television station. The combined efforts and
resources of a number of individuals have made
this memorial scholarship available to media
arts majors who have a financial need and who
have distinguished themselves scholastically.
Leon and Alma Stanley Journalism Scholarship.
This scholarship honors the Stanleys
and Leon Stanley’s 40-year career with The
Indianapolis News. Recipients will be chosen for
superior scholarship achievement in journalism
and will have a potential for leadership and
good moral character. The scholarship may be
awarded to a freshman and can be renewed.
David H. and Virginia M. Waite Scholarship.
Dr. David H. Waite, professor of speech
at Butler and former department head, is
nationally acclaimed for his expertise in
communication studies and semiotics. His
friends, former students and colleagues
established the Waite scholarship in 1994 to
honor both him and his wife, Virginia M.
Waite. The scholarship supports communication
studies students selected on the basis of
professional goals, academic achievement and
personal characteristics, with the objective of
providing awards to applicants who have independent
spirits and demonstrate outstanding
potential to be effective communicators. The
Department of Communication Studies and
the Office of Financial Aid select recipients.
Robert T. and Jean W. Whitcraft Scholarship.
This scholarship was established by a bequest
from the estate of Robert T. Whitcraft, Class
of 1930, with first preference for Butler students
pursuing a course of study in journalism,
communications or advertising. Jean Wells
Whitcraft, Class of 1944, was a dedicated
Indianapolis volunteer and avid supporter of
Butler University.
Matt White Scholarship. This scholarship
resulted from the efforts of many friends of
Matt White, Class of 1989, who was diagnosed
with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gerig’s
disease) in 2000. Fellow media arts majors,
Butler University
Delta Tau Delta fraternity brothers, members
of the track and cross country teams, and others
wanted to honor Matt’s enthusiasm and positive
attitude. This scholarship provides support
to media arts majors who express interest in
broadcasting. If possible, recipients should also
show an interest and achievement in Butler
athletics, with further preference given to
participants in track or cross country.
Jordan College of Fine Arts
Awards
*The following is a list of the current
scholarships. Most are used to underwrite
Butler University financial aid programs and
cannot be applied for directly unless otherwise
indicated.
Dance
Peggy Dorsey Memorial Ballet Scholarship.
Scholarships are awarded to students of dance
in the Jordan College of Fine Arts. Peggy
Dorsey, a native of Stockholm, Sweden, and a
30-year member of Butler’s dance faculty, died
in 1984. Before coming to Butler, she danced
professionally throughout England and Scotland.
The fund was established with memorial
gifts from friends and family.
Dixie Durr Endowed Scholarship in Dance.
Dixie Durr received her bachelor of arts degree
in dance in 1962 from Butler. Durr choreographed
for the concert stage in New York
City and was an adjunct professor at New
York University. She later served as Chair of
the department of Theatre at Michigan State
University, where, at the time of her death, she
was professor emerita. Durr was a member of
the Board of Directors of the Congress on
Research in Dance and the Professional
Advisory Committee to the Dance Notation
Bureau, a member of the Board of Directors
of the American Dance Guild, and President
of the Michigan Dance Association from
1987–1989. The National Dance Association
recognized her with a Presidential Citation
in 1994. This scholarship was established by
a bequest and will offer tuition assistance to
students studying dance.
Eileen Poston Dance Scholarship. A bequest
from the estate of Eileen Poston Dollens, Class
of 1960, provides assistance to dance majors
in the Jordan College of Fine Arts. The highly