2010 National Stage Combat Workshop Scholarships

This year, the SAFD will offer at least one, if not several, scholarships to attend the National Stage Combat Workshops. How many the Governing Body can award this year, due to mitigating factors we have to consider, such as the economic downturn and lowered attendance at the NSCW, will depend on many financial factors. Rest assured, we want you to attend the NSCW. And, if possible, we want you to go on us.


A candidate for these scholarships must be nominated by a member of the SAFD Governing Body, Fight Master, Fight Director or Certified Teacher. In addition, a candidate for these scholarships must:

  • Be a member of the SAFD in good standing for a minimum of one (1) year
  • Demonstrate an aptitude toward, and a strong desire to learn the skills and performance styles of the stage combative
    arts
  • Demonstrate a need (not necessarily financial) for said scholarship
  • Be pursuant of or have received an undergraduate degree in performance studies (or other such equivalent training)

By submitting your application, you will automatically be considered for any and all available scholarships. All scholarship applications are now electronic and conveniently located online. If you have a question regarding the requirements for a scholarship, please contact Willie Meybohm at secretary@safd.org or call him at (704) 402-0692.

Application requirements are as follows:

  • Nomination letter from the petitioner
  • Letter of Intent
  • Resume (CV if available)
  • Copies of any and all SAFD certificates
  • Proof of membership (minimum of one year)
  • Letter of recommendation from one other party

The scholarship deadline for 2010 has expired. All application materials not submitted by this date cannot be accepted. All recipients will be notified by April 1, 2010.

Scholarships for 2010:

  • The Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Memorial Scholarship (full scholarship) is presented annually to a SAFD Friend, Actor Combatant or Advanced Actor/Combatant in good standing who, in the opinion of the Governing Body, has shown themselves worthy of assistance in continuing their training. This scholarship is given in memory and honor of
    swashbuckling film star and SAFD Honorary Member, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
  • The Patrick “Paddy” Crean Memorial Scholarship (partial scholarship) is given to honor the memory of a great teacher,
    friend and inspiration to the SAFD and the art of stage combat.
  • Ian McKay (partial scholarship) is given in memory of one of the founding members of the British Society of Fight
    Directors, and friend and mentor to SAFD founder David Boushey.