2016 Scholarship Guide
No matter where you are in your training or what your dance goals are, chances are there’s a scholarship out there for you. Search this guide for thousands of merit- and need-based awards from studios, schools and companies; competitions/conventions; higher education institutions; and foundations and other dance organizations throughout the country. See websites for additional opportunities and details about applying.
M=merit-based award
N=need-based award
Studios, Schools & Companies
Acrobatic Arts
Calgary, AB
Canada
Contact: Mandy Yip
403.999.4748
acrobaticarts.com
Dale White M2 Scholarship (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: December 31, 2016
Maureen Johnson M1 Scholarship (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: December 31, 2016
Ad Deum Dance Company
Houston, TX
Contact: Randall Flinn
713.626.5050
danceaddeum.com
Amount: $250–$500 (M)
Pays for: Tuition for dance intensive
The Ailey School
New York, NY
Contact: JoAnne Ruggeri
212.405.9513
theaileyschool.edu
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (M) (25–40 yearly)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: July
Ajkun Ballet Theatre
New York, NY
646.368.9800
ajkunbt.org
Amount: Less than $250 (M/N) (50)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: October 1, 2016
University of Dance (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500 (10)
Pays for: Tuition for summer intensive in Italy
Deadline: December 20, 2016
AjkunBT Fund (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (10)
Pays for: Tuition for international exchange
Deadline: December 20, 2016
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (M) (20)
Pays for: Tuition for ballet intensive
Deadline: December 20, 2016
Amount: $25,000–$100,000 (M) (10)
Pays for: Company traineeship, tuition
Deadline: December 20, 2016
Alonzo King LINES Ballet Summer Program
San Francisco, CA
Contact: Jackie Goneconti
415.863.3040
linesballet.org
Alonzo King Lines Ballet Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $800–$2,000 (30)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 2017
American Dance Festival
Durham, NC
Contact: Nicolle Greenhood
919.684.6402
americandancefestival.org
Amount: $500–$1,000 (M/N) (200)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: April 1, 2017
American Dance Training Camps
Lake Forest, IL; Lawrenceville, NJ; Stratton, VT
americandancetrainingcamp.com
Contact: Shannon Fouts
866.383.2382
Amount: $250–$500 (M/N) (limited to funds available)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: June; must be submitted at least 1 week prior to camp
American Repertory Ballet
New Brunswick, NJ
Contact: Neil J. Burns
732.249.1254
arballet.org
Amount: $200–$5,000 (M/N) (approx. 60)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Art Universe
Ameglia, Italy
Contact: Gregory Volk
+44.20.32.86.18.36
International Residency for Performers in Tuscany, Italy (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500
Pays for: Accommodation & meals
Deadline: May
Atlanta Academy of Ballet and Dance
Kennesaw, GA
Contact: Susan Beebe
678.224.8931
aabdstudios.com
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (M/N) (5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August 1, 2016
Backhausdance
Orange, CA
Contact: Tawny Chapman
714.497.3137
backhausdance.org
Backhausdance Summer Intensive (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (50–75)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 1, 2017
Ballet Academy East
New York, NY
Contact: Nancy Sebouhian
212.410.9140
balletacademyeast.com
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (M/N) (12)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Ballet Austin
Austin, TX
Contact: Eugene Alvarez
512.476.9151
balletaustin.org
Butler Fellowship Program (M)
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (up to 15)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Awarded through summer program
Ballet Austin Academy
Austin, TX
Contact: William Piner
512.501.8704
balletaustin.org
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (M/N) (20–50 yearly)
Pays for: Tuition
Ballet Chicago
Chicago, IL
Contact: Danny Valente
312.251.8838
balletchicago.org
Dowd Merit Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000
Pays for: Tuition
The Male Scholarship Program (M/N)
Amount: $5,000–$10,000
Pays for: Tuition
Ballet des Amériques
Port Chester, NY
Contact: Shirley Rodriguez
646.753.0457
balletdesameriques.com
Amount: $500–$1,000 (N) (3)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: September 15, 2016
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (M) (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: September 15, 2016
Ballet Idaho
Boise, ID
Contact: Emily Wallace
208.343.0556
balletidaho.org
Ballet Idaho Academy (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (30)
Pays for: Choreography, tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Ballet Inc.
New York, NY
Contact: Allison Emmerich
610.597.0839
ballet-inc.org
The Series: Vol. I (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (1)
Pays for: Choreography, competition, tuition
Deadline: July
Ballet Long Island
Ronkonkoma, NY
Contact: Debra Punzi
631.737.1964
theballetcenter.org
The Ballet Center (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (150)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: September 21, 2016
Ballet Nouveau
Baltimore, MD
Contact: Kristen S. Stevenson
443.552.5180
balletnouveau.org
The Berry Fund (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500 (5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: June 15, 2017
Lisa Marie Jones Memorial Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (5)
Pays for: Conservatory uniform, tuition
Deadline: September 1, 2016
Ballet Philippines Foundation, Inc.
Manila, Philippines
Contact: Rubylee Valente-Gomez
632.832.3689
ballet.ph
Noordin Jumalon Scholarship Program (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (50)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: January, April, June & October
Ballet Theatre of Maryland
Annapolis, MD
Contact: Dianna Cuatto
410.224.5644
balletmaryland.org
Apprentice (M/N)
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (all incoming apprentices)
Pays for: A little over 2/3 first-year tuition costs & all costs for second or third year
Deadline: April 10, 2017
Trainee (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (all trainees)
Pays for: Tuition for approximately 50 percent annual training costs
Deadline: April 10, 2017
Ballethnic Dance Company, Inc.
East Point, GA
Contact: Chantal Bartley
404.762.1416
ballethnic.org
The Danseur Development Project (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Bates Dance Festival
Lewiston, ME
207.786.6381
batesdancefestival.org
Amount: $500–$1,000 (M/N) (30–40)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 22, 2017
Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Summer Intensive
Middlebury, CT
Contact: Alana Vogel
212.687.6118 x207
bolshoiballetacademy.com
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (M/N)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Summer Intensive
New York, NY
Contact: Maria Kaushansky
212.687.6118 x201
bolshoiballetacademy.com & russianamericanfoundation.org
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (M)
Pays for: Travel, tuition for Russian language study & cultural program
Deadline: March
Bossov Ballet Theatre at Maine Central Institute
Pittsfield, ME
Contact: Clint Williams
207.487.2282
mci-school.org/ballet
Summer Intensive Male Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (2)
Pays for: Room & board, tuition for summer intensive program
Deadline: February 15
Summer Intensive Scholarship Program (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (5)
Pays for: Room & board, tuition for summer intensive program
Deadline: February 15
Year-Round Scholarship for Boarding Students (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (5)
Pays for: Room & board, tuition for high school & ballet program
Deadline: Rolling
Competitive Male Scholarship (Year-Round Program) (M)
Amount: $25,000–$100,000 (1)
Pays for: Room & board, tuition for high school & ballet program
Deadline: Rolling
Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop
Boulder, CO
Contact: Daniel Morimoto
303.449.0399
boulderjazzdanceworkshop.com
Work Study Scholarship (N)
Amount: $250–$500 (30+)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Early application recommended
BridgesLA
Los Angeles, CA
Contact: Deborah Brockus
562.412.7429
bridgesla.org
Amount: $250–$500 (M/N) (2)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August 1, 2016
Brighton Ballet Theater Co., Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
Contact: Irina Roizin
718.769.9161
brightonballet.org
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker Preparation Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: Less than $250 (2)
Pays for: Choreography, tuition
Deadline: October 1, 2016, & rolling
Boys Dance & Fitness Program (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (12)
Pays for: Choreography, tuition for summer program and/or full academic year
Deadline: Rolling
Pre-professional Program (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (24)
Pays for: Choreography, tuition for summer program and/or full academic year
Deadline: Rolling
Summer Intensive Scholarship Program (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (12)
Pays for: Choreography, partial tuition for summer program
Deadline: June 1, 2017
Tuition-Free Scholarship for Advanced Program (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (3)
Pays for: Choreography, tuition for summer program and/or full academic year
Deadline: Rolling
Burklyn Ballet Theatre
Johnson, VT
Contact: Joanne Whitehill
877.287.5596
burklynballet.com
Alexander Bennett (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 1
Burklyn Ballet (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (30)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Sophie Kurek (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 1
Burklyn Ballet (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Burklyn Ballet Mentor (M)
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (20)
Pays for: Tuition
Alternate: Rolling
California Ballet School
San Diego, CA
Contact: Chard Gonzalez
858.560.5676
californiaballetschool.org
Summer Scholarship (M)
Amount: $250–$500
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Tuition Assistance Grant (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Caroline Calouche & Co.
Charlotte, NC
Contact: Caroline Calouche
704.844.0449
carolinecalouche.org
Amount: $500–$1,000 (M/N) (6)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August 31 & November 31, 2016, April 30, 2017
Cary Ballet Conservatory
Cary, NC
Contact: Suzanne Laliberté Thomas
919.481.6509
caryballet.com
Cary Ballet Company Scholarship Funds (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (up to 8)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: September–May performance season
Talented Young Dancers, Full or Partial Tuition—Conservatory Student or Studio Training Program (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (up to 8)
Pays for: Tuition for young dancers highly committed to ballet
Deadline: School year, with exceptions
Talented Dancer, Half-Tuition—Professional Training Program (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (up to 4)
Pays for: Tuition for dancers seeking a professional ballet career
Deadline: School year, with exceptions
Talented Dancer, Full Tuition—Professional Training Program (M)
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (up to 3)
Pays for: Choreography, competition, tuition for dancers seeking a professional ballet career
Deadline: School year, with exceptions
Talented Male Dancer, Full Tuition/Housing—Professional Training Program (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (up to 2)
Pays for: Choreography, competition, housing, tuition for male dancers seeking a professional ballet career
Deadline: School year, with exceptions
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet
Carlisle, PA
Contact: Alecia Good-Boresow
717.245.1190
cpyb.org
5-Week Summer Ballet Program: Work/Study Tuition Scholarships (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: See website
Academic-Year Scholarships (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August 15, 2016
2-Year Male Scholarship Program (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition & monthly housing stipend for 22 months
Deadline: June 8 (ages 14–16) & July 29 (ages 17–19)
Charlottesville Ballet
Charlottesville, VA
Contact: Sara Clayborne
434.973.2555
charlottesvilleballet.org
Charlottesville Ballet Academy’s Chance To Dance Lifetime Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (20 yearly)
Pays for: Tuition
Charlottesville Ballet Trainee Scholarship (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (5)
Pays for: Tuition
Christian Youth Theater New York City
New York, NY
Contact: Johnna Yates
646.490.0654 x2
cytnyc.org
Amount: Less than $250 (N) (varies)
Pays for: Half-tuition, with work-study
Deadline: 2 weeks before session starts
Classical Ballet Theatre
Herndon, VA
Contact: Cynthia Donavin
703.471.0750
cbtnva.org
Marjorie Mussman Memorial Scholarship Fund (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August 1, 2016
Young Men’s Scholarship Fund (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August 1, 2016
Colorado Ballet Academy
Denver, CO
Contact: Valerie Madonia
303.339.1624
coloradoballet.org/academy
Pre-Professional Division (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August
Dance Conservatory of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Contact: Danielle Pavlik
412.344.3900
dcpdance.com
Amount: $500–$1,000 (M/N) (up to 4)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Dance Master Class
Urbania, Italy
Contact: Angela DeMello
+44.20.81.44.98.50
dancemasterclass.com
Dance Master Class Italy (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000
Pays for: Tuition
Dance Master Class Spain (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000
Pays for: Tuition
DanceAbility International
Eugene, OR
Contact: Kathryn Gaines
541.357.4982
danceability.com
DanceAbility Teacher Trainings (N)
Amount: $250–$500 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Dancewave, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
Contact: Kristen Majoros
718.522.4696
dancewave.org
Amount: $500–$1,000 (N) (25)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: September 2016
Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater
Chicago, IL
Contact: Jorge Perez
773.442.5930
ensembleespanol.org
Brommel-Chan-Laird (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1)
Pays for: Books, college tuition, fees
Deadline: May 30, 2017
Brommel-Komaiko-Perez (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1)
Pays for: Books, college tuition, fees
Deadline: May 30, 2017
Brommel-Perez (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1)
Pays for: Books, college tuition, fees
Deadline: May 30, 2017
Festival Ballet Providence
Providence, RI
Contact: Mary Ann Mayer
401.353.1129
festivalballetprovidence.org
Amount: $500–$1,000 (M/N) (10–12)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August 31, 2016
Festival Ballet Providence—Summer Dance Intensive (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (8–10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: April 1, 2017
The Florida Ballet
Jacksonville, FL
Contact: Martha Lemire
904.353.7518
floridaballet.org
Laurie P. Byrd Scholarship (N)
Amount: $500–$1,000
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Galmont Ballet
Rockledge, FL
Contact: Lucia Montero
321.543.4403
galmontballet.com
Frank G. Galvez Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (3)
Pays for: Tuition for male dancers only
Deadline: July
Garth Fagan Dance
Rochester, NY
Contact: Tina
585.454.3260
garthfagandance.org
Garth Fagan Dance School—Fall, Winter, Spring Semesters (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: June 29
Garth Fagan Dance School—2017 Summer Movement Institute (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: April 7, 2017
Goh Ballet Academy Canada
Vancouver, BC
Canada
604.872.4014
gohballet.com
Goh Ballet (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$10,000 (10–20)
Pays for: Choreography, competition, travel, tuition
Deadline: December & April
Greater York Dance
York, PA
Contact: Lori Pergament
717.755.6683
danceyour.life
Dance It Forward
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August 2016
Gus Giordano Dance
Chicago, IL
Contact: Caitlin Hargett
773.275.5230
gusgiordanodance.com
Amount: $500–$1,000 (M/N) (20–25)
Pays for: Tuition for 1 month of classes & rehearsals
Deadline: February 28, 2017
The HARID Conservatory
Boca Raton, FL
Contact: Janet Trivino
561.997.2677
harid.edu
Steven Caras Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (2)
Pays for: Tuition for HARID’s summer school
Deadline: February 15; summer-school recruiting
Marcelo Gomes Scholarship for Male Dancers (M)
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (1)
Pays for: Room & board for academic year after full scholarship to summer school
Deadline: February 15
HARID Academic-Year Tuition Scholarship (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (up to 25 yearly)
Pays for: Tuition for all students admitted to HARID’s academic year
Deadline: Awarded at end of HARID’s summer school
Hartford City Ballet
Hartford, CT
Contact: Keiko Nakamura
860.233.8552
hartfordcityballet.org
School of Hartford City Ballet Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (8)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: July
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Chicago, IL
Contact: Krista Ellensohn
312.850.9744
hubbardstreetdance.com
Hubbard Street Summer Intensive, Level III (N)
Amount: $250–$500 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: January/February
Hubbard Street Summer Intensive, Level IV (N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (15)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: January/February
Inaside Chicago Dance
Chicago, IL
773.296.4909
inaside.org
Partial Summer Intensive
Amount: Less than $250 (300)
Pays for: Tuition for dance instruction workshop
Deadline: August 7, 2016; auditions at end of Inaside summer intensive
Full Scholarship for Summer Intensive 2017
Amount: $250–$500 (100)
Pays for: Tuition for dance instruction workshop
Deadline: August 7, 2016; auditions at end of Inaside summer intensive
International Dance Festival@Silicon Valley
Mountain View, CA
Contact: Leslie Friedman
650.969.4110
livelyfoundation.org
Amount: $250–$500 (M/N)
Pays for: Tuition pays artist/teacher’s free home-stay in IDF@SV neighborhood
Deadline: June 1 annually; extension by request
J5 Center of Contemporary Arts
Saint Charles, MO
Contact: Juliuna Garwood
636.443.3406
j5cca.com
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (M) (3)
Pays for: Choreography, tuition
Deadline: May 1, 2017; summer, fall & spring
Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet
Chicago, IL
312.784.4600
joffrey.org/academy
Joffrey Academy of Dance (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Varies by program
Long Lake Camp for the Arts
Long Lake, NY
Contact: Geoff Burnett
914.693.7111
longlakecamp.com/dance-camp
Long Lake Camp, 3rd Session Dance Scholarship (N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (10)
Pays for: Partial tuition for 3rd 3-week session
Deadline: Open until all have been awarded; call for details
The Louisville Ballet School
Louisville, KY
502.583.3150
louisvilleballet.org/danceschool
Work-Study Program (N)
Amount: $250–$500 (approx. 15)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August 13, 2016
Fellowship Program (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (approx. 15)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August 13, 2016
Manhattan Youth Ballet
New York, NY
Contact: Erin Fogarty
212.787.1178
manhattanyouthballet.org
Benny Caiola Men of Merit Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (25)
Pays for: Choreography, tuition
Rose Caiola Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (50)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: September 12, 2016
Marblehead School of Ballet
Marblehead, MA
Contact: Paula K. Shiff
781.631.6262
havetodance.com/marblehead
Ruth N. Shiff Memorial Fund (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (6)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Martha Graham School
New York, NY
Contact: Brigid Pierce
212.229.9200
marthagraham.org
Graham 2 Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (12–14)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Graham School Work-for-Study (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (8–10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Metropolitan Ballet Academy & Company
Jenkintown, PA
Contact: Lisa Collins Vidnovic
215.663.1665
metropolitanballetcompany.org
MBA Scholarship Awards (N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Audition by written request
MBA Boys’ Scholarship Program (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (60)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Audition by appointment; annual open audition in June
MBA Merit Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Awarded annually by faculty
Miami City Ballet School
Miami Beach, FL
Contact: Christina Soto
305.929.7007
miamicityballet.org
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (M) (varies by program)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Mystic Ballet Inc.
Stonington, CT
Contact: Desiree Subotic
860.536.3671
mysticballet.org
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (M/N) (12+)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Per season
Neglia Conservatory of Ballet
Buffalo, NY
Contact: Kimberly Nicosia
716.447.0401
negliaballet.org
Jose Neglia Scholarship (N)
Amount: $250–$500 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: July 31, 2016
Jose Neglia Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: July 31, 2016
Jose Neglia Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: July 31, 2016
The New Ballet School
San Jose, CA
408.352.5616
newballetschool.org
Amount: $250–$500 (M/N) (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Dependent on program
Next Generation Ballet
Tampa, FL
Contact: Claire Florio
813.222.1263
nextgenerationballet.org
Amount: $500–$1,000 (M/N) (100+)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: July & rolling
Northeast Atlanta Ballet
Lilburn, GA
Contact: Jennifer Gordon
770.921.7277
northeastatlantaballet.org
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (M) (10)
Pays for: Tuition for male dancers ages 8+
Northwest Dance Intensive Summer Study
Olympia, WA
Contact: Jehrin Alexandria
877.222.4609
northwestdanceintensive.com
Amount: $250–$500 (M/N) (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Available yearly
Amount: $500–$1,000 (M/N) (4)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Available yearly
Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory
Torrington, CT
Contact: Lisa Lopez
860.482.4413 x304
nutmegballet.org
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (N) (varies)
Pays for: Room & board, tuition
Deadline: July 1, 2017 (priority), rolling until September 1, 2017
Summer Dance Scholarship (N)
Amount: $500–$1,000
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 1, 2018 (priority)
Odyssey Dance Theatre
Highland, UT
Contact: Candice Taylor
801.756.7160
thepointeacademy.com
Odyssey 2 (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (13)
Pays for: Competition, tuition
Deadline: May
Olympic Ballet School
Edmonds, WA
Contact: Oleg Gorboulev
425.774.7570
olympicballet.com
Oleg Gorboulev (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: September 5, 2016
Pas de Deux Dance Studio
Saint Paul, MN
Contact: Miss Zachari
651.731.2966
pasdedeuxdance.com
Boy’s Scholarship (M)
Amount: Less than $250 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August
New to Pas de Deux (M)
Amount: Less than $250 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August
Peninsula Ballet Theatre
San Mateo, CA
Contact: Mimi Lonsdorf
650.342.3262
peninsulaballet.org
Amount: $250–$500 (N) (limited)
Pays for: Partial tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society
Narberth, PA
Contact: Melinda Pendleton
610.664.3455
paacademyofballet.com
PABS Apprenticeship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (2–3)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: September 1, 2016
Peridance Capezio Center
New York, NY
Contact: Nikki Holck
212.505.0886
peridance.com
BLUEPRINT Intensive Scholarship (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Mid-April
Certificate Program Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Mid-April
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School
Pittsburgh, PA
412.281.6727
pbt.org/school
Amount: $500–$1,000 (M) (5–10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: According to acceptance letter
Amount: $500–$1,000 (N) (5–10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August 10
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (M) (5–10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: According to acceptance letter
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (M/N) (5–10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August 10
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (M) (3–5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: According to acceptance letter
The Portland Ballet
Portland, OR
Contact: Kate Andries
503.452.8448
theportlandballet.org
Amount: $300–$4,000 (M/N) (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Portland Youth Dance
Portland, ME
Contact: Elizabeth
207.871.1013
portlandyouthdance.com
Amount: $500–$1,000 (N) (depends on available annual funds)
Pays for: Tuition for one class at Casco Bay Movers Dance Studio
Deadline: July 31, 2016
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (N) (depends on available annual funds)
Pays for: Choreography, competition, costumes, travel, tuition
Deadline: July 31, 2016
Premiere Division
New York, NY
Contact: Nadege Hottier
718.635.1060
premieredivision.org
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (M/N) (2)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August 20, 2016
Revolutionary Principles of Movement (RPM)
Monkton, MD
Contact: Cheryl Ale
410.627.2913
ballet4everybody.com
RPM Trainings (N)
Amount: $250–$500 (5)
Pays for: Tuition for teacher and student training seminars
Deadline: Rolling
RIOULT Dance NY
New York, NY
212.398.5901
rioult.org/school/intensives
RIOULT Dance NY Scholarships for Intensives (M/N)
Amount: Less than $250 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
The Rock School for Dance Education
Philadelphia, PA
215.551.7010
therockschool.org
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (M) (varies)
Pays for: Academics, competition, tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre
Missoula, MT
Contact: Charlene Campbell Carey
406.549.5155
rmbt.org
Vienna International Ballet Experience—VIBE USA (M/N)
Amount: Less than $250 (10)
Pays for: Competition, tuition
Deadline: October 31, 2016
Amount: $250–$500 (M/N) (2)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August 15, 2016
Ruth Page Center for the Arts
Chicago, IL
Contact: Suzy Robertson
312.337.6543
ruthpage.org
Ruth Page School of Dance (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500 (1–4 yearly)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Santa Clara Ballet Association
Santa Clara, CA
Contact: Josefa Villanueva Reyes
408.247.9178
santaclaraballet.org
Amount: $500–$1,000 (M/N) (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
The School at Jacob’s Pillow
Becket, MA
Contact: Patsy Garcia
413.243.9919
jacobspillow.org
Jacob’s Pillow Scholarships (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (as many as possible)
Pays for: Tuition, mostly partial
Deadline: March 18, 2017
The School at Steps
New York, NY
Contact: Kate Thomas
212.874.3678
stepsnyc.com/school
Summer Intensive (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1–5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: April 2017
Pre-Professional Program (M/N)
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (5–10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August 1, 2016
School of Alberta Ballet
Calgary, AB
Canada
403.245.2274 x711
schoolofalbertaballet.com
Financial Aid (N)
Amount: $5,000–$10,000
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: See website
Boys’ Scholarship
Amount: $10,000–$25,000
Pays for: Tuition
Talent Scholarship (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 1, 2017
The School of Ballet Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
Contact: Alison Morse
602.381.0188
balletaz.org/school
Financial Assistance Scholarship (N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: July 30, 2016
David Hallberg Scholarship for Boys (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: By audition only
Ib Andersen Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: By audition only
The School of Pennsylvania Ballet
Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Joanne Smith
215.587.6942
paballet.org/school
The Herbert and Joyce Kean Scholarship Fund for Boys (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000
Pays for: Tuition
The School of the Hamburg Ballet John Neumeier
Hamburg, Germany
Contact: Indrani Delmaine
+49.40.21.11.88.31
hamburgballet-school.de
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (M/N) (varies)
Pays for: Accommodation, tuition
Deadline: Upon school admission
South Shore Ballet Theatre
Hanover, MA
Contact: Marthavan McKeon
781.312.7224
southshoreballettheatre.com
Isabel Mallon Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500 (2)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: July
Steps on Broadway
New York, NY
Contact: Mindy Upin
212.874.2410
stepsnyc.com
Summer Study NYC: A Contemporary Intensive (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (2–5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Steps Conservatory Program (M/N)
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (2–5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Tap Fever Studios
San Diego, CA
Contact: Larisa Hall
858.456.7301
tapfever.com
Amount: Less than $250 (M/N) (25)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Tap Kids Summer Intensive
Burlington, VT
Contact: Lisa Hopkins
914.374.0066
tkintensive.com
Amount: $250–$500 (M/N) (TBD)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Thodos Dance Chicago
Chicago, IL
Contact: Kate Weatherly
312.266.6255
thodosdancechicago.org
College/Pro Intensive, Partial Scholarship (M)
Amount: $250–$500
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: See website
Teen Intensive, Partial Scholarship (M)
Amount: $250–$500
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: See website
College/Pro Intensive, Full Scholarship (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: See website
Teen Intensive, Full Scholarship (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: See website
Thomas Armour Youth Ballet
Miami, FL
Contact: Ruth Wiesen
305.667.5543
thomasarmouryouthballet.org
Amount: $500–$1,000 (N) (5)
Pays for: Tuition
Tulsa Ballet Center for Dance Education
Tulsa, OK
Contact: Colleen Lahti
918.749.6030
tulsaballet.org
Financial Aid Scholarship (N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (5–10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August 1, 2016
Merit Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1–3)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August 1, 2016
Turning Pointe Music and Dance Center
Cornelius, NC
Contact: Jennifer Phelps
704.997.9256
dancelkn.com
Amount: $500–$1,000 (M/N) (2)
Pays for: Tuition for male dancers only
Deadline: August 30, 2016
Vancouver Tap Dance Society
Vancouver, BC
Canada
Contact: Natalie Marshik
604.253.0293
vantapdance.com
Jeni LeGon Tap Festival Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500 (2)
Pays for: Tuition for Vancouver International Tap Festival (September 2–4)
Deadline: August 1, 2016
Tap Academy Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (4)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: September 1, 2016
Walnut Hill School for the Arts
Natick, MA
Contact: Lela Paultre
508.650.5020
walnuthillarts.org
Summer Dance Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: January 2017
Dance Department Financial Aid (N)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 1, 2017, rolling until September 1, 2017
Zenon Dance Company and School, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
Contact: Danielle Robinson-Prater
612.338.1101
zenondance.org
Zenon Dance Zone
Amount: Less than $250 (unlimited)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Competitions/Conventions
ADC/IBC
Lake Mary, FL
407.529.6729
adcibc.com
American Ballet Theatre (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (5)
Pays for: Tuition for summer program
Deadline: Apply/register for competition by cut-off date
Ballet West (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (20)
Pays for: Tuition for summer program or year-round professional program
Deadline: Apply/register for competition by cut-off date
Boston Ballet (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1)
Pays for: Tuition for summer program
Deadline: Apply/register for competition by cut-off date
Houston Ballet (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (7)
Pays for: Tuition for summer program, short-term scholarship, or year-round program
Deadline: Apply/register for competition by cut-off date
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (8)
Pays for: Tuition for summer program or year-round professional program
Deadline: Apply/register for competition by cut-off date
Additional Opportunities Available
AmeriDance
Westerville, OH
Contact: Rachael Montunnas
614.898.1000
ameridanceinc.com
Dancer of the Year Scholarship (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 13, 2017
Artists Simply Human
Sherman Oaks, CA
Contact: Braham Logan Crane
855.ASH.Dance
ashdance.com
Artists Simply Human Apprentice Runner-Up (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (10 per city/per level)
Pays for: Competition, tuition
Artists Simply Human Apprentice (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (5 per city/per level)
Pays for: Competition, tuition
AMDA (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (4 per city)
Pays for: Tuition for AMDA College
Broadway Artists Alliance of NYC
New York, NY
Contact: Jeff Shade
212.561.9429
broadwayartistsalliance.org
BAA of NYC Rising Young Artists (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (12–15)
Pays for: Competition, tuition for NYC musical theater winter & summer intensive programs
Deadline: Rolling
Celebrity Dance Competitions & Conventions
Phoenix, AZ
Contact: Drew Phillip
480.706.8888
dancecelebrity.com
Celebrity Conventions (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (up to 200 yearly)
Pays for: Competition, tuition
Deadline: Awarded at Celebrity events
Steps on Broadway (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (23)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Awarded at Celebrity events
Dean College (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Awarded at Celebrity events
Chicago National Association of Dance Masters
Rockford, IL
Contact: Kathy Velasco
815.397.6282
cnadm.com
Summer Workshop Scholarships (M/N)
Amount: Less than $250 (25)
Pays for: Tuition for selected CNADM summer workshops
Deadline: April 1, 2017
Yvonne Brown Collodi College Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (4)
Pays for: College tuition
Deadline: June 1, 2017
Dance Showcase USA
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Contact: Glenda Boenig
817.572.6617
danceshowcaseusa.com
Amount: $500 (1)
Pays for: College expenses, tuition
Deadline: June 1, 2017
Dance USA Performing Arts Championships
Las Vegas, NV
Contact: Tiffanie Kalisz
702.242.9699
danceusadance.com
ARTS—America’s Rising Talent Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: Less than $250 (1 per Nationals)
Pays for: Choreography, competition, travel, tuition; discretionary funds for dance-related needs
Deadline: Awarded at each Nationals
Jr. Overall Workshop Scholarship (M)
Amount: Less than $250 (1 per Nationals)
Pays for: Choreography, competition, travel, tuition; discretionary funds for dance-related needs
Deadline: Awarded at each Nationals
Mark Marino Scholarship (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (1 per Nationals)
Pays for: Choreography, competition, travel, tuition; discretionary funds for dance-related needs
Deadline: Awarded at each Nationals
Sr. Overall Workshop Scholarship (M)
Amount: Less than $250 (1 per Nationals)
Pays for: Choreography, competition, travel, tuition; discretionary funds for dance-related needs
Deadline: Awarded at each Nationals
Dupree Dance
Keller, TX
Contact: Kari Anderson
888.498.2998
dupreedance.com
Regional Convention Scholarship (M)
Amount: Less than $250 (40–50 per event)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Audition at every regional or summer intensive event on tour
All Star Scholarship (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (4–8 per event)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Audition at every regional or summer intensive event on tour
Groove Dance Competition
Ocean Township, NJ
Contact: Jennifer Swanchara
732.579.0737
groovecompetition.com
Groove Competition Scholarship
Amount: Less than $250
Pays for: Competition; for selected Junior, Teen & Senior soloists
Deadline: Awarded at regional competitions
Groove Convention Scholarship
Amount: Less than $250
Pays for: Competition; for selected dancers from 12 & under and 13 & over convention classes
Deadline: Awarded at conventions
Hollywood Summer Tour Scholarship
Amount: $250–$500
Pays for: Tuition for Hollywood Summer Tour
Deadline: Awarded at conventions & regional competitions
Headliners Dance Championships
Randolph, NJ
Contact: Shari Tomasiello
973.927.8007
headlinerscompetition.com
Amount: $500–$1,000 (M) (20)
Pays for: Competition, tuition
Deadline: Awarded at Nationals
Dean College School of Dance (M)
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (8)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Awarded at Nationals
Legacy Dance Championships
East Islip, NY
Contact: David Sanders
631.224.1836
legacydancechampionships.com
ASH Conventions (M)
Amount: Less than $250 (3 per weekend)
Pays for: Half tuition for ASH in recipient’s city of choice
Broadway Dance Center (M)
Amount: Less than $250 (5 per weekend)
Pays for: Tuition for 5 free classes at Broadway Dance Center in NYC
Hollywood Summer Tour (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (5 per weekend)
Pays for: Tuition for Hollywood Summer Tour
NYCDA (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (2 per weekend)
Pays for: Full tuition for NYCDA in recipient’s city of choice
M & I Arts & Academic College Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $1,000 (3 yearly)
Pays for: Tuition for college
Deadline: July 1
National YoungArts Foundation
Miami, FL
305.377.1140
youngarts.org
Amount: $250 (M) (approx. 300)
Pays for: Competition, discretionary funds
Deadline: October 14, 2016
Amount: $1,000–$10,000 (M) (approx. 170)
Pays for: Competition, discretionary funds
Deadline: October 14, 2016
NRG danceProject
Beverly Hills, CA
Contact: Rustin Matthew
877.909.4674
nrgdanceproject.com
Future Force Nationals (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (1 per age division, per city)
Pays for: Tuition
Future Force Single City (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (1 per age division, per city)
Pays for: Tuition
Electro Tap Year Round (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1 per age division, per city)
Pays for: Tuition
Future Force Prodigy (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1 per age division, per city)
Pays for: Tuition
Future Force Year-Long (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1 per age division, per city)
Pays for: Tuition
NYLA Dance Conventions & Competitions
Hammond, LA
Contact: Skip Costa
212.222.2772
nyladance.com
Rita Hewitt Award for Inspired Choreography (M)
Amount: Less than $250 (2) & $250–$500 (2)
Pays for: Choreography, tuition
Deadline: Awarded at June Nationals
Steve Bielecki Emotional Performance Award (M)
Amount: Less than $250 (2)
Pays for: Competition, tuition
Deadline: Awarded at June Nationals
Quest Intensive LLC
New York, NY
Contact: Brandon Girouard
646.590.0780
questintensive.com
Encore DCS (M)
Amount: Less than $250 (1 per participant)
Pays for: Competition, tuition
Deadline: Awarded at Quest Intensive event
Headliners Competition (M)
Amount: Less than $250 (varies by city)
Pays for: Competition, tuition
Deadline: Awarded at Quest Intensive event
Spotlight Dance Cup
Eagle, ID
Contact: Chris Behrens
208.939.2015
spotlightevents.com
Sharing the Spotlight (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (based on entries)
Pays for: Tuition for higher education
Deadline: 10 days prior to regional event
Stage One Productions
Norman, OK
Contact: Amy Frederick
405.573.7733
stageonedance.com
Amount: Less than $250 (M) (14 yearly)
Pays for: Competition, tuition for The One Dance Intensive in current year
Amount: Less than $250 (M) (90 at National finals)
Pays for: Competition, tuition for Broadway Dance Center; to be used the following year
Amount: $250–$500 (M) (36)
Pays for: Competition, tuition; to be used the following year
Starpower Talent Competition
Edgewater, MD
Contact: Noelle Packett
301.870.9550
starpowertalent.com
Amount: $1,000 (N) (1–2)
Pays for: Choreography, tuition for college of choice
Deadline: June 1
Sydney Eisteddfod
Sydney, Australia
+61.2.9261.8366
sydneyeisteddfod.com.au
Robert & Elizabeth Albert Sydney Eisteddfod Junior Classical Ballet Scholarship (14 & 15 years) (M)
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Registration
Talent On Parade
Haysville, KS
Contact: Kimberly McCluer
316.522.4836
talentonparade.com
Dance Directive (M)
Amount: Less than $250 (unlimited)
Pays for: Competition, tuition
Holiday Spectacular Scholarships (M)
Amount: Less than $250 (unlimited)
Pays for: Competition, tuition; for duet/trios
Deadline: Awarded at regional & national events
Pre-Pro (M)
Amount: Less than $250 (unlimited)
Pays for: Tuition; must be redeemed by June of the intensives season in Branson, MO
Deadline: Awarded at every event; by invitation only, for ages 9–13
Solo Challenge (M)
Amount: $50 (unlimited)
Pays for: Competition, tuition for Solo Challenge in Wichita, KS, every August
Deadline: Awarded at regional & national competitions
Go Pro (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (unlimited)
Pays for: Tuition; must be redeemed by June of the intensives season in Branson, MO
Deadline: Awarded at every event; by invitation only, for Elite Dancers
Additional Opportunities Available
Tremaine Dance Conventions and Competitions
North Hollywood, CA
Contact: Tommy Peel
818.988.8006
tremainedance.com
Tremaine Dance Conventions, Inc. (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500 (32 per city)
Pays for: Competition, tuition
Deadline: Per city event
Triple Threat Dance Convention
Bowen Island, CA
Contact: Carolina Lancaster Castellino
604.594.1303
triplethreatdance.com
Amount: $250–$500 (M) (48)
Pays for: Competition, tuition
Deadline: Awarded at each convention
World Dance Movement—The International Workshop
New York, NY
Contact: Daniela Lorli or Michèle Assaf
212.582.1090
worlddancemovement.com
Amount: Less than $250 (M) (4)
Pays for: Competition, tuition
Deadline: December 31, 2016
Amount: Less than $250 (N) (4)
Pays for: Competition, tuition
Deadline: December 31, 2016
Higher Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
516.877.4250
dance.adelphi.edu/bfa-in-dance
Dance Talent Scholarship (M)
Amount: $7,500–$25,000
Pays for: Tuition for accepted dance majors
Deadline: Rolling
Alonzo King LINES Ballet BFA Program at Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA
Contact: Marina Hotchkiss
415.863.3040 x281
bfa.linesballet.org/about
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (N) (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (M) (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 1
AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts
Los Angeles, CA, & New York, NY
Contact: Mark Ruggiero
800.367.7908
amda.edu
AMDA Grant (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1,686)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
AMDA Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (2,643)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD
Contact: Lynda Fitzgerald
410.777.7021
aacc.edu/dance
Leonard N. Plavin Scholarship for Dance (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500 (2–3)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: December 15, 2016
Antioch University New England
Keene, NH
Contact: Jen Fritz
800.552.8380
antiochne.edu/applied-psychology/dance-movement-therapy
Howard M. and Sondra D. Bender Scholarship for Dance/Movement Therapy (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (4)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: September 1, 2016
Ball State University Department of Theatre and Dance
Muncie, IN
Contact: Andrea Sadler
765.285.8740
bsu.edu/dance
Talent Scholarships (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (7–10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 1, 2017
Presidential Scholarships in the Arts (M/N)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (7–10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 1, 2017
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS
Contact: Megan Voos
601.965.1400
belhaven.edu/dance
Dance Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (25–35)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA
Contact: Nichole Budd
770.538.4764
brenau.edu/fineartshumanities/dance-department
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (M) (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Butler University Department of Dance
Indianapolis, IN
Contact: Larry Attaway
317.940.9346
butler.edu
Dance Merit Awards (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Sharon Disney Lund School of Dance
Valencia, CA
Contact: Ebony Ruffin
661.253.7771
dance.calarts.edu
Various
Amount: $10,000–$25,000
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: January 5, 2017
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
Contact: Debra Noble
657.278.5063
fullerton.edu/arts/theatredance/dance
Theatre and Dance Department Scholarships (M/N)
Amount: Less than $250 (10–15)
Pays for: Tuition, competition
Deadline: October 1, 2016
Amount: Less than $250 (25–50)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 12, 2017
Amount: $250–$500 (25–50)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 12, 2017
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
Contact: Stacy Pottinger
262.551.5859
carthage.edu/dance
Dance Minor Service Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (7)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 20, 2017
Chapman University, College of Performing Arts
Orange, CA
714.744.7040
chapman.edu/dance
Chapman University Chancellor’s Scholarship (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: January 15
Chapman University Dean’s Scholarship (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: January 15
Chapman University Financial Aid (N)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: January 15
Talent Scholarships (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: January 15
Chapman University Presidential Scholarship (M)
Amount: $25,000–$100,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: January 15
Coker College
Hartsville, SC
Contact: Angela M. Gallo
843.383.8381
coker.edu/academics/programs/dept-dance-music-theatre/dance
Dance Scholarship (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: April 25, 2017
Talent Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: April 25, 2017
College at Brockport, SUNY
Brockport, NY
585.395.2153
brockport.edu/dance
Friends of Brockport Dance (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (up to 5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: May 1
President’s/Dean’s Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (unlimited)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Columbia College Dance
Columbia, SC
Contact: Marcy Jo Yonkey-Clayton
803.786.3490
columbiasc.edu/academics/arts-a-communication-studies/dance-program
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (M/N) (approx. 75 percent of applicants)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 10, 2017
Community College of Baltimore County
Essex, MD
Contact: Tommy Parlon
443.840.1127
ccbcmd.edu/dance
The MacDonald Family Scholarship for Dance (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (2)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
The Bill Grauel Family Scholarship for the Performing Arts (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (2)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WA
Contact: Sharron Starling
206.726.5017
cornish.edu
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (M) (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 1, 2017
Cottey College
Nevada, MO
Contact: Jo Byrnes
417.667.6333 x2250
cottey.edu
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (M) (3–4)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 1, 2017
Cowley College
Arkansas City, KS
Contact: Lindsay Sanderholm
620.441.5301
cowleytigers.com
Danceline/Lindsay Sanderholm
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (16–18)
Pays for: Competition, travel, tuition
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA
Contact: Timothy Cowart
610.282.1100
blogs.desales.edu
Amount: $500–$1,000 (M/N) (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Summer Dance Intensive (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: June 1
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Miriam Giguere
215.895.4914
drexel.edu/westphal/academics/undergraduate/danc
Performing Arts Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Audition date
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
Contact: John Dixon
252.737.2530
ecu.edu/theatredance
Friends of Theatre and Dance Scholarship (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (varies)
Pays for: Discretionary funds; choreography, competition, travel, tuition
Deadline: February 1, 2017
Lynette Dorn and George H. Johnson, Jr., Scholarship (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (varies)
Pays for: Discretionary funds; choreography, competition, travel, tuition
Deadline: February 1, 2017
Marie Wallace Scholarship (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (varies)
Pays for: Discretionary funds; choreography, competition, travel, tuition
Deadline: February 1, 2017
Mavis Ray Dance Scholarship (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (varies)
Pays for: Discretionary funds; choreography, competition, travel, tuition
Deadline: February 1, 2017
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA
Contact: Elizabeth Gibbons
570.422.3331
esu.edu/dance
University Dance Company (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (2)
Pays for: Tuition
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
Contact: Sherry Jerome Wilkinson
734.487.2849
emich.edu/dance
Alexander Awards (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Must attend a 2017 audition
Elon University Department of Performing Arts Dance Program
Elon, NC
Contact: Lauren Kearns
336.278.5592
elon.edu/perarts
Amount: $250–$500 (M) (2–4)
Pays for: Discretionary funds, tuition for accepted dance program students
George Mason University, School of Dance
Fairfax, VA
703.993.1114
dance.gmu.edu
Mason Dance Talent Scholarship (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: November 1, 2016
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ
Contact: Silvana Cardell
732.987.2170
georgian.edu/dance
Dance Merit Scholarship (M)
Amount: $25,000–$100,000 (6–10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: May 1
Goucher College
Baltimore, MD
Contact: Elizabeth Ahearn
410.337.6399
goucher.edu/dance
Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: December 1, 2016
Grand Canyon University, College of Fine Arts and Production
Phoenix, AZ
Contact: Susannah Keita
602.639.6295
gcu.edu/finearts
Dance Performance Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (up to 25 yearly)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: April 30, 2017
Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN
800.GUSTAVUS
gustavus.edu/theatre-dance/scholarship
Evelyn Anderson Theatre & Dance Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: November 1 (early action), rolling until January 4
The Hartt School, University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
860.768.4465
hartford.edu/hartt
Hartt Performing Arts Scholarships (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: January 9, 2017
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
Contact: Christina Acosta
813.253.7623
hccfl.edu/yc/dance.aspx
Amount: $500–$1,000 (M/N) (10)
Pays for: Books, supplies, tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY
315.781.3622
hws.edu
Janet Seeley Arts Scholarship in Dance (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (5–7)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: January 1, 2017
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
Contact: Rachel List
516.463.5661
hoftstra.edu/dance
Endowed Dance Award (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500 (1 yearly)
Pays for: Tuition for rising junior dance or dance education major
Deadline: Chosen by dance faculty in May
Stormy Brandenberger Award (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500 (1–2 yearly)
Pays for: Tuition for rising junior dance or dance education major
Deadline: Chosen by dance faculty in May
Lance Westergard Alumni Association Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1 yearly)
Pays for: Tuition for rising junior dance or dance education major
Deadline: Chosen by dance faculty in May
Merit Awards (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1–5 yearly)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: October
Hope College
Holland, MI
Contact: Stephanie Brumels
616.375.7700
hope.edu/dance
Distinguished Artist Award (M)
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (12)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 20, 2017
Hunter College, CUNY, Arnhold Graduate Dance Education Program
New York, NY
Contact: Kathleen Isaac
212.396.6635
hunter.cuny.edu/arnhold-graduate-dance-education-program
Jody Gottfried Arnhold (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (8)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 15, 2017
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
Contact: Sara Semonis
309.438.8021
finearts.illinoisstate.edu/theatre
Merit Scholarship (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 18, 2017
Talent Scholarship
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 18, 2017
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL
Contact: Molly Magee
772.462.7692
irscdance.com
Fine Arts (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (varies, 6–20)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 1, 2017, & rolling
Indiana University Contemporary Dance
Bloomington, IN
Contact: Elizabeth Shea
812.855.7020
indiana.edu/~condance
High School Summer Intensive (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (3)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: May 1, 2017
Freshman Talent Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (3)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 1, 2017
International Summer Dance
Pittsburgh, PA
Contact: Michael Shahen
412.392.3456
pointpark.edu/summerdance
Audition Scholarships (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (100+, based on audition)
Pays for: Tuition
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Contact: Janice Baker
515.294.3047
iowastatedance.org
Iowa State University Dance Program (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (1)
Pays for: Tuition for a junior performing arts/dance major
Deadline: Spring
The Juilliard School
New York, NY
212.799.5000
juilliard.edu/financialaid
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (M/N) (unlimited)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Kent State University
Kent, OH
Contact: Jeffrey Marc Rockland
330.672.0124
kent.edu/theatredance
College of the Arts—Various Sources (M/N)
Amount: Less than $250 (1–10)
Pays for: Tuition for continuing students
Deadline: May 1, 2017
School of Theatre and Dance (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500 (1–10)
Pays for: Tuition for continuing students
Deadline: May 1, 2017
School of Theatre and Dance (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (1–15)
Pays for: Travel, tuition for international study
Deadline: April 1, 2017
Kent State University Honors College (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1–10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: April 1, 2017
School of Theatre and Dance (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1–10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: April 1, 2017
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR
Contact: Bonnie Simoa
541.463.5645
lanecc.edu/perarts/dance
Dance Foundation (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: As needed
Dance Talent Grant (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: November 15, 2016
La Roche College
Pittsburgh, PA
Contact: Maria Caruso
412.536.1212
laroche.edu
La Roche College Dance Merit Scholarship (M)
Amount: $25,000–$100,000 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI
Contact: Jonathon Cash
313.927.1838
dance.marygrove.edu
Talent Award (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA
Contact: Dana McMillin
814.824.2202
dance.mercyhurst.edu
Dance Merit (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Prior to audition
Dance Merit (M)
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Prior to audition
Dance Merit (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (4)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Prior to audition
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ
Contact: Tina Rangel
480.461.7597
mesacc.edu/dance
MCC Dance Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500 (2)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August 12, 2016
Mills College
Oakland, CA
Contact: Sylvia Nuzzo Philis
510.430.2175
mills.edu
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition for MA & MFA applicants
Deadline: February 1, 2017; auditions and/or video submission required
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
Contact: Sara Brummel
417.836.8441
theatreanddance.missouristate.edu
Departmental (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (15)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Regents (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO
Contact: Janie Morgan
660.831.4050
moval.edu/fine_arts/index.php
Performing Arts Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: May
Muhlenberg College Theatre & Dance
Allentown, PA
Contact: Karen Dearborn
484.664.3335
muhlenberg.edu/dance
Dexter F. & Dorothy H. Baker Scholarship in Dance (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Audition by February
Muhlenberg Talent Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (10+)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Audition by February
New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
New York, NY
Contact: Yvette Brown
212.998.5030
steinhardt.nyu.edu
Susan Carol Hersh Scholarship (N)
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (1+)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 1, 2017
21st-Century Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (30)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 1, 2017
New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, Dance Department
New York, NY
Contact: Daria Kendus
212.992.9302
nyu.edu
Amount: Less than $250 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH
740.368.3846
dance.owu.edu
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (M/N) (15 yearly)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
Contact: Katy Rush
405.208.5644
okcu.edu/dance
Freshman University Academic Merit Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (varies based on ACT/SAT & GPA)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Priority deadline set yearly, usually March 1
Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment (M)
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (175 for school; 65 new students)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Early audition, October 14, 2016; spring audition, March 17, 2017
Ottawa University
Ottawa, KS
Contact: Shayla Siebenthall
785.248.2315
ottawabraves.com
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (M) (10)
Pays for: Competition, travel, tuition
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (M) (9)
Pays for: Competition, travel, tuition
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
Contact: Jennifer Camp
503.352.2134
pacificu.edu/future-undergraduate/academics/areas-study/dance
Pacific University/Dance (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 25, 2017
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL
Contact: LaVonne French
850.484.1809
pensacolastate.edu
Choreography Award (M)
Amount: Less than $250 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Week of annual June summer dance workshop
Gilbert Tap Award (M)
Amount: Less than $250 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Week of annual June summer dance workshop
Lister Ballet Award (M)
Amount: Less than $250 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Week of annual June summer dance workshop
Spotlight Dancer Award (M)
Amount: Less than $250 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Week of annual June summer dance workshop
Dillon All-Around Dancer (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Week of annual June summer dance workshop
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA
412.392.3451
pointpark.edu/academics/schools/copa
Dean’s Academic Award (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 15, 2017
Artistic Achievement Award (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 15, 2017
Purchase College, SUNY, Conservatory of Dance
Purchase, NY
Contact: Adriana Pera
914.251.6800
purchase.edu/dance
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (M) (5–30)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Program audition
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
Contact: Angelica Cardente-Vessella
401.456.9791
ric.edu/mtd
RI College Special Talent Awards (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Late March
Dance Scholarship/Forman Scholarship (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Late March
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ
Contact: Kim Chandler Vaccaro
609.896.7706
rider.edu
Dance Merit Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Mildred Hawkins (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1–2)
Pays for: Tuition
Saint Mary’s College of California
Moraga, CA
Contact: Cathy Davalos
925.631.4824
stmarys-ca.edu/performing-arts
Saint Mary’s College (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (7)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: December 31, 2016
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ
Contact: Karryn Allen
480.423.6600
scottsdalecc.edu/dance
New Student Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: May 6, 2017
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA
540.665.4581
su.edu/conservatory
Shenandoah Conservatory Awards (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (5–10 yearly)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Southeast Missouri State University, Conservatory of Theatre and Dance
Cape Girardeau, MO
Contact: Hilary Peterson
573.986.7492
semo.edu/theatreanddance
Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (25+)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: November 19, 2016
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
Contact: Kristin Best Kinscherff
618.650.5872
siue.edu
Summer Intensive Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500 (2)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: June
Friends of Theater and Dance (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (1)
Pays for: Tuition for new student/transfer
Deadline: February 1, 2017
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
Contact: Heather Guthrie
214.768.2718
smu.edu/meadows
Amount: $10,000–$25,000 (M)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: See website
Stephens College
Columbia, MO
573.876.7207
stephens.edu
Amount: Less than $250 (M/N)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
St. Gregory’s University
Shawnee, OK
Contact: Dr. Jessica Van Oort
405.878.5178
stgregorys.edu
Dance Major or Minor Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (4–6)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: January 15, 2017
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN
Contact: J-P Douglas
507.786.3248
stolaf.edu/dance
St. Olaf Dance Scholarship (M)
Amount: $4,000 (8) & $8,000 (8)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: December 15, 2016
Tarleton State University Dance Team
Stephenville, TX
Contact: Leticia Carr
254.968.9258
tarleton.edu/texanstars
Texan Stars (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (15–18)
Pays for: Tuition
Texas Christian University, School for Classical & Contemporary Dance
Fort Worth, TX
Contact: Elizabeth Gillaspy
817.257.7615
dance.tcu.edu
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (M) (2–4)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: By audition only, see website
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
London, UK
+44.020.8305.4444
trinitylaban.ac.uk
Fulbright-Trinity Laban Award (M)
Amount: $25,000–$100,000 (1)
Pays for: Tuition; monthly stipend
Deadline: November 10, 2016
University at Buffalo, SUNY
Buffalo, NY
Contact: Jeanne Fornarola
716.645.6897
theatredance.buffalo.edu
Amanda C. Occhino Fund (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (2–4)
Pays for: Choreography, competition, professional development, travel
Deadline: Spring semester annually
Elizabeth P. Webb Foundation Award in Dance (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (2–5)
Pays for: Education, professional development
Deadline: Spring semester annually
Jean Taylor Beard Endowed Fund (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (2–5)
Pays for: Summer dance intensive
Deadline: Spring semester annually
Lucille and Jack Yellen Fund (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500 (2–3)
Pays for: Education
Deadline: Spring semester annually
Zodiaque 40 Dance Scholarship Fund (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (2–5)
Pays for: Education
Deadline: Spring or fall semesters
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
Contact: Stephanie Thibeault
501.569.3330
ualr.edu/theatre/dance
Department of Theatre Arts and Dance (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (5–15)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: January 27, 2017
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
Contact: Jiang Qi
513.556.2700
ccm.uc.edu/dance.html
Corbett for CCM Scholarships (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: December 1, 2016
University of Idaho Dance Program
Moscow, ID
208.885.2179
uidaho.edu/ed/movementsciences/academic-programs/dance
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (M/N) (5–10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 10, 2017
University of Idaho Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Dance Scholarships (M/N)
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 10, 2017
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Department of Dance
Urbana, IL
Contact: Rebecca Ferrell
217.300.1193
dance.illinois.edu
Talented Student Scholarship Award (M)
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (4)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: December 1, 2016
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Contact: Rebekah Kowal
319.335.2228
dance.uiowa.edu
Iowa Center for the Arts (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 24, 2017
University of Kansas, Department of Dance
Lawrence, KS
Contact: Patricia Baudino Cecil
785.864.4264
dance.ku.edu
Dance Departmental Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (3–5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: November 1, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
Contact: Nora Jenneman
612.624.4008
dance.umn.edu
Gertrude Lippincott Scholarship in Dance (M/N)
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (2–3)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 2017
University of Missouri, Kansas City, Conservatory of Music and Dance
Kansas City, MO
Contact: Paula Weber
816.235.5216
conservatory.umkc.edu
Sullivan Scholarship (M)
Amount: $10,000 (1–3)
Pays for: Tuition for a freshman dancer for four years
Deadline: December 1, 2016
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Contact: Zachary Tarlton
704.687.0225
dance.uncc.edu
Belk Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (4)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 1, 2017
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
Contact: Amy Masters
336.334.5570
dance.uncg.edu
Cheney Scholarship in Dance Choreography (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (1–2)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Dr. John T. & Mary Louise Burns Memorial Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (1–3)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Melanie Feinstein Memorial Scholarship (N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Phoebe Pegram Baughan–Phoebe Baughan Barr Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Virginia Moomaw Dance Scholarship (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 1, 2017
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
Contact: Clara Cravey Stanley
405.325.4051
ou.edu/finearts/dance
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (M) (60)
Pays for: Tuition
University of South Carolina Dance Program
Columbia, SC
Contact: Susan Anderson
803.777.5636
artsandsciences.sc.edu/dance
Amount: Less than $250 (M) (30)
Pays for: Out-of-state tuition reduction
Deadline: November 10, 2016
Amount: $250–$500 (M) (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: University deposit date
Amount: $500–$1,000 (M) (30)
Pays for: Out-of-state tuition reduction
Deadline: November 10, 2016
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
Contact: Danielle Boe
813.974.3867
theatreanddance.arts.usf.edu
Talent Grants (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (12–18)
Pays for: Tuition for current majors
Deadline: Spring
WWD Endowed Scholarship (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (2–4)
Pays for: Tuition for current majors
Deadline: Spring
BRAVO! (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1)
Pays for: Tuition for current majors
Deadline: Spring
Henry S. Parrish Endowed Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1–2)
Pays for: Tuition for current majors
Deadline: Spring
Summer Talent Grants (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (3–6)
Pays for: Competition, travel, tuition for summer workshops & study abroad programs for current majors
Deadline: Spring
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
Contact: Sandra Whittington
601.266.4161
usm.edu/dance
Department of Dance Service Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500 (varies)
Pays for: Books, tuition
Department of Dance Special Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (varies)
Pays for: Books, tuition
University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
Contact: Susan Taylor Lennon
813.837.3248
ut.edu
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (M/N) (1–3)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Bren Thomas
215.717.6580
uarts.edu
Artist Scholarship (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Dean’s Scholarship (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Promising Artist Scholarship (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Trustees Scholarship (M)
Amount: $10,000–$25,000
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
Director’s Scholarship (M)
Amount: $25,000–$100,000
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
University of Utah, School of Dance (Ballet)
Salt Lake City, UT
Contact: Glenda Staples
801.581.8231
ballet.utah.edu
Ballet Division (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (36)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 4, 2017
University of Utah, School of Dance (Modern Dance)
Salt Lake City, UT
Contact: Glenda Staples
801.581.7327
dance.utah.edu
Modern Dance Division (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (35)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: March 2017
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI
Contact: Joan Karlen
715.346.3982
uwsp.edu/theatre-dance
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (M/N) (5)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 2017
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
Contact: Jack Chapman
307.766.2198
uwyo.edu/th&d
Snowy Range Summer Dance Festival (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500 (15–25)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: May 15, 2017
University of Wyoming (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: January 30, 2017
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Contact: Jeff Michael Rebudal
313.577.9446
dance.wayne.edu
Wayne State Talent Scholarship (M)
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (20)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: February 2017
Weber State University
Ogden, UT
Contact: Georgene Ady
801.626.6437
weber/performingarts/dance.html
Dance Alumni and Friends Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1)
Pays for: Books, dance shoes, fees, tuition
Deadline: Early applicants receive priority
Dance Tuition Waiver (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (11–22)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Early applicants receive priority
Patti O’Neal Memorial Dance Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1)
Pays for: Books, dance shoes, fees, tuition
Deadline: Early applicants receive priority
Webster University
Saint Louis, MO
Contact: James Robey
314.246.6936
webster.edu/dance
Webster University Award for Dance Excellence (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
West Chester University, Department of Theatre and Dance
West Chester, PA
Contact: Gretchen Studlien-Webb
610.436.3463
wcupa.edu/cvpa/theatredance/prospectivestu.aspx
The Barbara J. Lappano ’67, M’73 Dance Scholarship Fund (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: April
Western Michigan University, Department of Dance
Kalamazoo, MI
Contact: Megan Slayter
269.387.5834
wmich.edu/dance/scholarships
Partners in Dance Summer/Winter-Study Funding (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500 (10–12)
Pays for: Choreography, travel, tuition for dance conferences, festivals, intensives, internships, master classes & workshops
Deadline: November & April
Dalton New Dance Major Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1–2)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: November 1, 2016
Differential Tuition Need-Based Scholarship (N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (10)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: November 1, 2016
Outstanding Dance Major Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: November 1, 2016
Partners in Dance Scholarship for Dance Majors (M/N)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (3)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: November 1, 2016
Wright State University
Dayton, OH
Contact: Teressa McWilliams
937.775.3792
wright.edu/tdmp
Tom Hanks Scholarship (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (1)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: April
Augsburger/Estevez (Martin Sheen) (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: April
Dayton Ballet & Dayton Contemporary Dance Company Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: April
Merit Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: April
Talent Scholarship (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000 (varies)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: April
Foundations & Other Dance Organizations
The Association of Dance Conventions and Competitions (The ADCC)
Sarasota, FL
Contact: Erin Hart
612.532.2532
theadcc.org
Amount: $500–$1,000 (M) (15–25)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: August 1, 2016
Cecchetti USA
Goleta, CA
Contact: Denise Rinaldi
805.636.9444
cecchettiusa.org
Male Residential Summer Course (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (open)
Pays for: Room & meals, tuition
Deadline: April 1, prior to course commencement
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Atlanta, GA
800.306.2653
coca-colascholars.org
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship (M)
Amount: $20,000 (150)
Pays for: Educational expenses, tuition
Deadline: October 31, 2017
Costume Gallery
Delanco, NJ
800.222.8125
costumegallery.net
Beverly Miller Dance Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (19)
Pays for: Discretionary funds toward dance education, tuition
Deadline: October 28, 2016
The Dance Council
Dallas, TX
Contact: Pam Deslorieux
214.219.2290
dancecouncilscholarships.org
Amber Strauser Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (2–3 yearly)
Pays for: Room & board, travel, tuition; for young dancers nationwide
Deadline: February 1, 2017
Dance Council of North Texas
Dallas, TX
Contact: Pam Deslorieux
214.219.2290
thedancecouncil.org
Amanda Stone Ballet Scholarship (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (1)
Pays for: Housing, travel, tuition
Deadline: February 9, 2017
Margaret Putnam Scholarship for Dance Writers (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (1)
Pays for: Housing, travel, tuition
Deadline: February 9, 2017
Amber Strauser Jazz Dance/Musical Theater Scholarship (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (2)
Pays for: Housing, travel, tuition
Deadline: February 9, 2017
Kathleen Cunningham Classical Ballet Scholarship (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (1)
Pays for: Housing, travel, tuition
Deadline: February 9, 2017
Dance Genius
Los Angeles, CA
Contact: Angela Carter
818.949.8475
dancegeni.us
Dance Genius College Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: $750 (1)
Pays for: College tuition & expenses
Deadline: May 15, 2017
Eurotard Dancewear
Alpharetta, GA
Contact: Jan Swan
770.475.3045
eurotard.com
Eurotard Performing Arts Scholarship
Amount: $500–$1,000 (13)
Pays for: Choreography, competition, travel, tuition; any dance-related expense
Deadline: November 30, 2016
Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation
New York, NY
Contact: Lori Belilove
212.691.5040
isadoraduncan.org
Amount: $250–$500 (M/N)
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
National Dance Education Organization
Silver Spring, MD
Contact: Melissa Greenblatt
301.585.2880
ndeo.org
Professional Development Scholarships for Dance Educators, Supported by Thank A Dance Teacher Campaign (M/N)
Amount: $250–$500 (3)
Pays for: Choice of tuition for an online course or paid registration fees for national conference
Deadline: February 15, 2017
Russian American Foundation
New York, NY
Contact: Miriam Goldman
212.687.6118 x207
bolshoiballetacademy.com & russianamericanfoundation.org
Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Intensive NYC (M)
Amount: $1,000–$5,000
Pays for: Tuition
Deadline: Rolling
The Tiffany Mogenson Memorial Fund
Eagan, MN
Contact: Stacey Chaloux
816.392.4341
danceliketiffanyswatching.org
Dance Like Tiffany’s Watching Scholarship (M)
Amount: $250–$500 (1 yearly)
Pays for: Tuition for competitions, intensives, master classes, workshops
Deadline: March 31 & October 15
UNITY Dance
Lynchburg, VA
Contact: Shayna Crews
540.336.0346
unitydance.org/scholarships
Community Outreach Grant, Sponsored by Curtain Call (M/N)
Amount: $500 (1)
Pays for: Choreography, competition, travel, tuition; for new or established dance program/project within a non-dance community
Deadline: December 31, 2016
Dance Teacher Scholarship for Professional Development, Sponsored by UNITY (M/N)
Amount: $500 (1)
Pays for: Choreography, competition, travel, tuition; for professional development as a teacher/educator
Deadline: December 31, 2016
The Studio Owners Scholarship to Advance Business Skills, Sponsored by Cicci Dance Supplies (M/N)
Amount: $500 (1)
Pays for: Choreography, competition, travel, tuition; for studio owners for business-related studies
Deadline: December 31, 2016
The Studio Owners Scholarship to Advance Business Skills, Sponsored by DanceWearCorner, Inc. (M/N)
Amount: $500 (1)
Pays for: Choreography, competition, travel, tuition; for studio owners for business-related studies
Deadline: December 31, 2016
U.S. All Star Federation
Memphis, TN
Contact: Gena Evans
888.315.9437
usasf.net
Young Athlete Scholarship (M)
Amount: $500–$1,000 (5)
Pays for: Tuition to participate in a USASF member studio or gym
Deadline: January 1, 2017
College Scholarship (M)
Amount: $5,000–$10,000 (4)
Pays for: Tuition to further college education of USASF dance members
Deadline: January 1, 2017
The Young Choreographer’s Festival
New York, NY
Contact: Emily Bufferd
917.675.7311
youngchoreographersfestival.com
YCF Application Scholarship (M/N)
Amount: Less than $250 (2)
Pays for: Application fee
Deadline: October 1, 2016
YCF Production Scholarship (N)
Amount: Less than $250 (1)
Pays for: Production fee
Deadline: October 1, 2016
