The Doug Watson Scholarship for Performing Arts

The Tower Theatre Foundation established the Doug Watson Scholarship for Performing Arts in memory and honor of our longtime friend, member, sponsor, volunteer and board chair. Doug was a true believer in the performing arts, especially in the power of arts in education. He supported the Tower’s LessonPLAN programs and seemed to revel in being surrounded by an audience of enthusiastic kids! Since 2022, the Foundation has awarded $73,400 in scholarships to 17 students.

To continue his legacy and extend the impact of our region’s performing arts, the Doug Watson Scholarship will empower students across Central Oregon to actively pursue their creative passions. We encourage graduating seniors who will be moving forward with their college education with an art focus to apply.

We are pleased to announce our 2026 Doug Watson Scholarship Recipients:

Miriam Egoavil: Madras High School, Class of 2026
"Receiving The Doug Watson Scholarship will allow me to continue my passion for music while pursuing a Biology major and a minor in Music at Oregon State University. Giving me the opportunity to stay involved in their band program while continuing to grow academically and musically. I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue building my future through music and education."

Logan Edmonds: Crook County High School, Class of 2026
“I’m so grateful to be chosen for the Doug Watson Scholarship. I had a lot of fun in high school theater and I hope to continue to learn more about the field. I will use the scholarship money to pursue a theatre major at Southern Oregon University, which I hope to use to work at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.”

Dylan Jones: Mountain View High School, Class of 2026
"I am so grateful to receive the Doug Watson Scholarship as I move into studying a B.M. in Guitar Performance at the University of Idaho. The Tower Theatre has given me so much, both as an audience member enjoying brilliant shows, as well as a performer on their stage. As I pursue guitar and eventually private teaching, I just hope to live up to those who inspired me to continue on my path as a musician; I would not be receiving this award without them."