The 2026 Gene C McCombs Memorial Scholarship is currently open and accepting applications from eligible candidates. Interested applicants should submit their completed applications by the deadline of April 14th, 2026. The scholarship committee will carefully review all submissions and notify the selected winner or winners on May 14th, 2026. The scholarship opportunity is available to…
One of the primary goals of the foundation has always been to help Utah Speech and Theater Arts students with their secondary education. A scholarship honoring the legacy of GMC was first discussed 34 years ago, and on August 8th, 2025, we finally delivered on that dream. We want to congratulate Julianne Furgeson of Stansbury,…
Theater is more than a stage. It’s a space where students find their voice, where communities come together, and where stories spark change. But in too many schools, especially in underserved neighborhoods, theater programs are disappearing—cut from budgets or neglected altogether. It’s time for our community to act. Sometimes, the simplest moments hold the deepest…