Who Can Apply:
- Gene C McCombs was an incredible, passionate man who spent thirty years teaching speech and theatrical arts.
- Gene worked to ensure that these pursuits were available to everyone who wanted to participate, regardless of their background or their familiarity with the subject. Speech, debate, and theatrical arts can teach incredible discipline, creative thinking, and confidence that can be useful in any future pursuit.
- This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Gene C McCombs by supporting students who are passionate about speech, debate, or theater.
- Any high school senior at a public school in Utah who has taken speech, debate, or theatrical arts (drama, stage crew, etc.) and participated in school clubs, programs, competitions, or performances may apply for this scholarship if they will pursue a four-year degree and continue participation in speech, debate, or theatrical arts. Applicants need not be pursuing a degree pertaining to speech, debate, or theater, though applicants pursuing related degrees are preferred.
Submission: To apply, tell us how speech, debate, drama, or related programs have impacted your educational journey and your growth, how they have improved your life, and how you plan to continue your involvement in college.
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/gene-c-mccombs-memorial-scholarship/
