2020 Donna Reed Performing Arts Scholarships and Internships 2020 Merit Awards Due to the extraordinary circumstances of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Donna Reed Foundation is re-opening its Merit Awards competition for the school year of 2020. Please visit the new www.DonnaReed.org site for full details. Thank you for your continued interest and support. Note to Internet Users Please include the following information if you request information via E-mail: Name Mailing address (address,city,state,zip) Phone number (day/night/cell) Fax number (if available) Preferred Email address Please also include in your email subject line: Scholarship to avoid confusion. If you do not include this in your E-mail, your requested information cannot be forwarded to you. Thank you.   Scholar and Merit Finalists, 1987 - 2023 Each year, the Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts grants scholarships and merit awards to individuals who qualify for post secondary education and desire to pursue an education or a career in the performing arts. The Foundation continues its long tradition of recognition programs for excellence including a history of national and regional competitions, many culminating in Scholarship Concert performances before judges and live audiences. 2023 Merit Awards 2020 Merit Awards 2019 Merit Awards 2017 Merit Awards 2016 Merit Awards 2012 Scholarships 2011 Scholarships 2010 Scholarships 2009 Scholarships 2008 Scholarships 2007 Scholarships 2006 Scholarships 2005 Scholarships 2004 Scholarships 2003 Scholarships 2002 Scholarships 2001 Scholarships 2000 Scholarships 1999 Scholarships 1998 Scholarships 1997 Scholarships 1996 Scholarships 1995 Scholarships 1994 Scholarships 1993 Scholarships 1992 Scholarships 1991 Scholarships 1990 Scholarships 1989 Scholarships 1988 Scholarships 1987 Scholarships   Many talented Donna Reed Foundation scholars have shared with us their successes in education, performing arts, and other achivements. Here is a small sampling of our past scholar reports: Eliza Bangert - 2001 Iowa Scholar, Donnellson, IA Kalin Coates - 2002 Iowa Scholar, Council Bluffs, IA Amanda Diva Seales - 1999 National Scholar, Orlando, FL Tasha Eldridge - 1998 Crawford County Scholar, Denison, IA Jared Grimes - 2001 National Scholar, High Point, NC Ben Gunderson - 2005 National Scholar, Moorhead, MN Joanna Gustafson - 2002 Iowa Scholar, Moorland, IA Brooke Lieberman-Collins - 2001 National Scholar, Sudbury, MA Kristen Oei - 1999 National Scholar, Freemont, CA Jackie Schmillen - 1998 Iowa Scholar, Cherokee, IA Saycon Sengbloh - 1996 National Scholar, College Park, GA Samantha Sidley - 2003 National Scholar, Los Angeles, CA Sarah Utterback - 2000 National Scholar, New Hampton, IA Nikka Wahl - 2003 National Scholar, Davie, FL Kari Wahlgren - 1995 National Scholar, Hoisington, KS Don Lewis Watts - 2006 National Scholar, Huxley, IA Larry (Wayne) Wilson - 2001 National Scholar, Houston, TX Angela Mahaney Wannberg - 1998 Crawford County Scholar, Denison, IA   Kathleen Freeman Spirit Award Each year the Donna Reed Workshop instructors nominate one student to receive the Kathleen Freeman Spirit Award. Ms. Freeman (1923-2001), star of stage, television and screen, was a favorite acting and comedy instructor at the Donna Reed Workshops. Students are nominated based on Kathleen's unique personality and work ethic. Commitment. Passion. Willingness to try anything. Unfailing aid to fellow performers. High energy. Good humor. Eagerness. This award is for more than talent or appearance. It is for that special quality that defines the performing artist's mentality. Kathleen Freeman Spirit Award Winners 2009 - Reid Denker, Denison, IA 2008 - Nick Ostrem, Iowa City, IA 2007 - Tyler Jackson, Decatur, IL 2006 - J.J. Sitzman, Sioux City, IA 2005 - Molly Breen, Denison, IA 2004 - Sarah Justad, Erin, WI 2003 - Andria Innerbichler, Chino Hills, CA 2002 - Laura Workman, St. George, UT