There are a variety of educational grants available to dance students every year. There are several sources of scholarship money, including dance foundations, private companies and private endowments. Although some grants are open to students of all forms of dance, others are limited to students who are pursuing one specific dance form. Some grants for dance students also have age requirements.
The American Tap Dance Federation Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship
The American Tap Dance Federation (ATDF) awards scholarship money to tap dance students through the ATDF Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship. These scholarships are typically awarded to cover between 25 percent and 50 percent of the total cost of a student's tuition, although there are a few full scholarships offered every year. The Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship does not cover the $40 registration fee. In order to be eligible, a student must be 19 years of age or younger and must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an ATDF year-round youth class or weekend workshop.
The American Tap Dance Foundation
Scholarship Application
154 Christopher St. No. 2B
New York, NY 10014
646-230-9564
adtf.org
Harlequin Annual Dance Scholarship
Harlequin Floors provides annual grant money for dance students through its Annual Dance Scholarship. The monetary amount of these scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. Scholarships are not awarded based on either financial need or prior achievement, but awarded on the basis of a random drawing. In order to be eligible, a student must be between the ages of 15 and 21, must be citizens of the United States or Canada and must be enrolled in a public or private dance school at the time of application. The annual deadline for application is November 1.
American Harlequin Corporation
Dance Scholarship Program
1531 Glen Ave.
Moorestown, NJ 08057
800-642-6440
harlequinfloors.com
Jessica Karrat Dance Scholarship Fund
The Jessica Karrat Dance Scholarship Fund provides educational grants to dance students each year. These scholarships are awarded in amounts of at least $500. In order to be eligible, a student must be a citizen of the United States and must be attending a dance program in the United States. All types of dancers are eligible. Funds are disbursed directly to the institution a student is attending. In addition to a completed application, applicants must also submit an essay describing why they love to dance. Application materials are made available every April, and the annual deadline for application is June 30. Awards are made on the basis of merit rather than financial need.
Jessica Karrat Dance Scholarship Fund
Barbara Klinger
1322 W. Park Ave
Perkasie, PA 18944
267-404-2287
jkdance.org
