The Theatre Arts Department offers two departmental scholarships to qualified students. The amounts of these awards vary depending upon the funds available.

Awarded on behalf of a founder of and  long-time instructor in the CCSF Theatre Arts department, this scholarship is available to ongoing theatre students and is  based upon financial need and demonstrated dedication to  learning the arts and crafts of  the stage.

Ann Shay devoted many years to empowering students to create their own productions, many of which were entered in international festivals. She endowed this scholarship for women over the age of 40 who are studying to become directors in the live theatre.