2021–22 Dance Magazine Scholarship Guide

September 23, 2021

Dozens of funding opportunities for dance training at the program of your choice. See program websites for details on how to apply.

Key:

M=Merit-based award

N=Need-based award

Against The Grain Productions

Dallas, TX

Contact: Against The Grain Productions

[email protected]

mnt.32c.myftpupload.com

Against The Grain Artistic Scholarship (M)

Amount: $1,000

Pays for: Tuition and fees for an Asian-American college student pursuing a degree in the performing arts, visual arts, journalism and/or mass communications

Deadline: TBD 2022

AmeriDance/Eastern/
STUDIO LIVE!

Westerville, OH

Contact: Tiffiny Robinson-Smith

614.898.1000

[email protected]

americheerfamilyofbrands.com

Dancer of the Year (M)

Amount: $1,000 (1)

Pays for: Tuition for college or university

Deadline: TBD 2022

Australian Dance Council–Ausdance Inc. (Ausdance National)

Canberra, Australia

Contact: Lizzie Vilmanis

+61.402.018.475

[email protected]

ausdance.org.au

Ausdance Peggy van Praagh Choreographic Fellowship (M)

Amount: Up to $10,000 (1)

Pays for: Choreographic development for mid-career choreographers (35+ years)

Deadline: TBD 2022

Keith Bain Choreographic Travel Fellowship (M)

Amount: Up to $5,000 (1)

Pays for: Supports international travel and choreographic development for emerging choreographers (under 40 years old) across any dance genre

Deadline: TBD 2022

Brown Girls Do Ballet

Dallas and Fort Worth, TX

Contact: Brown Girls Do Ballet

214.233.5012

[email protected]

browngirlsdoballet.com

Kennedy George and Ava Holloway Dance for Change Scholarship (N)

Amount: TBD (varies)

Pays for: Tuition and additional costs associated with dance needs; open to female dancers of color ages 6–16 enrolled in a yearlong dance program

Deadline: Rolling, reviewed quarterly

Brown Girls Do Ballet Micro Grant Program (N)

Amount: TBD (varies)

Pays for: Costs for travel, education, and professional tools for small dance programs and dancers

Deadline: Rolling

Brown Girls Do Ballet Summer Intensive Scholarship (N)

Amount: $500

Pays for: Additional costs associated with a summer intensive (pointe shoes, dancewear, travel expenses, etc.). For a dancer age 9–18 registered in a summer intensive program.

Deadline: TBD 2022

Chicago National Association of Dance Masters

Rockford, IL

Contact: Michele St. Clair

815.397.6282

[email protected]

cnadm.com

CNADM College Scholarship (M/N)

Amount: $2,000 (1), $1,500 (1), $1,000 (1), $500 (1)

Pays for: Tuition for college where recipient is in their second year or further with a major or minor in dance; must be a CNADM member or student of a member

Deadline: June 1, 2022

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

Washington, DC

Contact: 202.263.2800

[email protected]

cbcfinc.org/scholarships

CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship (M)

Amount: $5,000 (10)

Pays for: Tuition for African-American and Black graduating high school seniors or scholars pursuing an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree in the performing arts

Deadline: TBD 2022 (applications open January 2022)

Dance Council of North Texas

Dallas, TX

Contact: Mair Cawston

[email protected]

thedancecouncil.org

George Skibine Men’s Ballet Scholarship (M)

Amount: $500 (1)

Pays for: Tuition for a male dancer to attend any ballet summer program at least 100 miles from home studio

Deadline: February 9, 2022

Charles Andrew Kulp Memorial Modern Scholarship (M)

Amount: $1,000 (1)

Pays for: Tuition for any summer program in modern/contemporary dance at least 100 miles from home studio

Deadline: February 9, 2022

Marjorie Tallchief Ballet Scholarship (M)

Amount: $1,000 (1)

Pays for: Tuition for any summer program in ballet at least 100 miles from home studio

Deadline: February 9, 2022

ICHF Scholarship (M)

Amount: $500 (1)

Pays for: Tuition for any Indian classical dance or another traditional dance discipline workshop or program

Deadline: February 9, 2022

Dance USA Performing Arts Championships

Las Vegas, NV

Contact: Tiffanie Kalisz

702.242.9699

[email protected]

danceusadance.com

ART Scholarship (America’s Rising Talent Scholarship (M)

Amount: Less than $250 (1 per year at National Finals)

Pays for: Tuition; for continuing education in dance training, to use at winner’s discretion

Deadline: Awarded at National Finals by the national judges and directors

Mark Marino Scholarship (M)

Amount: $250–$500 (1 per year at National Finals)

Pays for: Tuition; for continuing education in dance training, to use at winner’s discretion

Deadline: Awarded at National Finals by national judges and directors

DanceWear Corner

Contact: Jon DeMott

[email protected]

dancewearcorner.com

Kathryn Morgan by DWC Scholarship (M)

Amount: $1,000 (varies)

Pays for: Tuition for dance training, competition, master classes or summer study

Deadline: Pending (scholarships awarded quarterly)

DWC Travel Scholarship (N)

Amount: $500 (varies)

Pays for: Travel expenses for competitions, conventions, summer programs and other dance-related events

Deadline: Twice per year; subscribe to newsletter or follow on social media for more details

DWC Praise and Liturgical Scholarship (N)

Amount: $500 (varies)

Pays for: Cost of praise and liturgical dancewear needs

Deadline: Twice per year; subscribe to newsletter or follow on social media for more details

DWC Gives Back (N)

Amount: Ongoing and donation-based; depends on specific needs (varies)

Pays for: Sponsorship for studio-related expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Dancing Angels Foundation

Autryville, NC

Contact: Louise Cantrell

914.374.3827

[email protected]

dancingangelsfoundation.org

Amount: $500–$4,000 (varies) (M/N)

Pays for: Tuition for dance training, and housing in some cases

Deadline: Rolling

Foundation for Excellence in Education

Tallahassee, FL

Contact: Lisa K. Raguso

850.345.6284

[email protected]

artsforlifeaward.org

Arts for Life! Scholarship (M)

Amount: $1,000 (25)

Pays for: Tuition

Deadline: Application period runs September 1–February 4; must be a graduating high school senior in Florida to apply

Las Casas Foundation

San Antonio, TX

Contact: 210.223.4343

[email protected]

lascasasfoundation.org

Performing Arts Scholarship Program—Joci Awards (M)

Amount: TBD (varies) (25 finalists across different performing arts disciplines)

Pays for: Tuition to the college of awardee’s choice; open to students in grades 9–12

Deadline: Prior to 2022 Joci Awards showcase; for high school students in Texas

Mary Doctor Performing Arts Scholarship

Charlotte, NC

704.348.5770

Contact: Blumenthal Education Department

[email protected]

blumenthalarts.org

Amount: Up to $40,000 (up to 2) (N)

Pays for: Tuition and fees

Deadline: Early spring 2022; for high school seniors in specific Charlotte-region counties

National Dance Education Organization

Silver Spring, MD

Contact: Kari Schrade

301.585.2880

[email protected]

nhsda-ndeo.org/nhsdaaward

National Honor Society for Dance Arts Award (M)

Amount: $250 (2), $1,000 (1)

Pays for: Tuition, living expenses or dance education opportunities

Deadline: January 28, 2022; must be inducted into the National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) Secondary Program; applicants may be eligible for a state award if an NDEO state affiliate chooses to present one

New York City Dance Alliance

New York, NY

Contact: [email protected]
nycdance.com
NYCDA Foundation College Scholarship Program (M)

Amount: $5,000–$25,000 (varies)

Pays for: Tuition payments towards the college dance or musical theater program of the applicant’s choice

Deadline: Apply by attending scholarship audition; in conjunction with NYCDAF Destiny Rising Fundraiser (2022)

Off the Lane

New York, NY

Contact: [email protected]
offthelane.org
Ann Reinking Scholarship Program (M/N)

Amount: $5,000 (1)

Pays for: Monetary support and mentorship for a young dancer moving to New York City looking to pursue a career in dance and/or theater; open to highly proficient dancers ages 18–22

Deadline: TBD 2022

Princess Grace Foundation–USA

New York, NY

Contact: Princess Grace Foundation–USA

212.317.1470

[email protected]

pgfusa.org

Amount: $10,000 (M)

Pays for: Unrestricted cash grant to directly support the artist

Deadline: 2022 applications will be available in January 2022; involves a two-step application process in which the applicant must be nominated

Talent on Parade

Haysville, KS

Contact: Audra Key

316.522.4836

[email protected]

talentonparade.com

TOP Senior Scholarship (M)

Amount: $1,000 (3)

Pays for: Tuition

Deadline: May 2022; for high school seniors participating in TOP national events; submit form, essay and headshot online via the Senior Scholarship quicklink on talentonparade.com

U.S. All Star Federation

Memphis, TN

Contact: Gena Evans

[email protected]

usasf.net

U.S. All Star Federation College Scholarship (M)

Amount: $2,500–$10,000 (15)

Pays for: Tuition; funds are submitted to the college or university in the recipient’s name

Deadline: February 1, 2022

YoungArts

Miami, FL

Contact: 305.377.1140

[email protected]

youngarts.org

Amount: Up to $10,000 (approximately 700) (M)

Pays for: Unrestricted awards used at the applicant’s discretion

Deadline: October 15, 2021