SCHOLARSHIP OFFERINGS 2008

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AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL*, Durham, NC

(Summer)

Name of Scholarship:	Six Week School Tuition Scholarship
Program dates:	June 5 – July 20
Scholarship Amount:	4 – 6 scholarships; ranging from $200 – $1,925 (full tuition)
Criteria:	Tuition scholarships are offered to promising six week school students who are 16 or older and have a high level of technical ability and creative potential and who have experience in either performing or choreographing. The awards are based on both ability and financial need.
Scholarship covers:	$200 – $1,925 (depending on amount awarded)
Still responsible for:	Room, board, living expenses and travel (and will depend on amount awarded)
Curriculum:	Modern, composition, improvisation, ballet, digital media, voice/ gesture, repertory/archives projects, Pilates, professional auditions, performance opportunities, West African, yoga, and weekly master classes.
Contact Information
Contact	Nicolle Wasserman Director of School Administration and Student Affairs
Address	Box 90772, Durham, NC 27705
Phone #	919-684-6402
Fax #	919-684-5459
E-mail:	school@americandancefestival.org

BALLET MET COLUMBUS*, Columbus, OH

(Summer)

Name of Scholarship:	Pre-Professional Intensive Scholarship
Program dates:	June 30 to August 1, 2008
Scholarship Amount:	$1850 (full tuition)
Criteria:	Male or Female, Advanced level, aged 16-19
Scholarship covers:	Full tuition
Still responsible for:	Room and board ($1950 if dorm)
Curriculum:	Ballet technique, pointe, repertoire, variations, Jazz, Modern, Flamenco, Character, Enrichment courses, Conditioning, Yoga, Historical Dance forms, Acting and make-up
Contact Information
Contact	Chris Rogers
Address	322 Mt. Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone #	614-229-4860
Fax #	614-224-3697
Email	Crogers@balletmet.org

BATES DANCE FESTIVAL*, Lewiston, ME (YOUNG DANCERS’ WORKSHOP)

(Summer)

Name of Scholarship:	Bates Dance Festival's Young Dancers Workshop
Scholarship Amount:	Several partial and full tuition scholarships offered. (Tuition: $825, Room & Board: $850)
Program dates:	July 3-19, 2008
Criteria:	Preference for students of color.
Scholarship covers:	partial and full tuition scholarships offered. (Full Tuition: $825, Room & Board: $850)
Still responsible for:	remainder of tuition (if partial tuition); all travel
Curriculum:	16 classes in modern, ballet, jazz, hip, hop, caribbean, improvisation, repertory; Opportunity to perform
Contact Information
Contact	Laura Faure or Nancy Salmon
Address:	Bates College, 163 Wood St. Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone #	207-786-6381
Fax #	207-786-8282
Email	dancefest@bates.edu

BATES DANCE FESTIVAL*, Lewiston, ME

(Summer)

Name of Scholarship:	Bates Dance Festival's Three Week Professional Program
Scholarship Amount:	Several partial and full tuition scholarships offered. (Full Tuition: 925; Room & Board: $975)
Program dates:	July 19-Aug.10, 2008
Criteria:	Preference for students of color.
Scholarship covers:	partial and full tuition scholarships offered. (Full Tuition: $925, Room & Board: $975)
Still responsible for:	remainder of tuition (if partial tuition); all travel
Curriculum:	30 classes in modern, ballet, jazz, hip, hop, African, improvisation, repertory, composition, rhythm studies, business of dance, and more; Opportunity to perform
Contact Information
Contact	Laura Faure or Nancy Salmon
Address:	Bates College, 163 Wood St. Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone #	207-786-6381
Fax #	207-786-8282
Email	dancefest@bates.edu

BELHAVEN COLLEGE*, Jackson, MS

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	Dance Scholarships for BA or BFA Degree
Program dates:	Fall 08-Spring 09 (Renewable for four years)
Scholarship Amount:	Scholarship 1: $15,600 (full)
Criteria:	Male: advanced – intermediate
Still responsible for:	Rm & Board (approx. $6000 per.yr.), Books (approx. $1000)
	Scholarship 2: $5000 (partial)
Criteria:	Female: advanced
Still responsible for:	Rm & Board (approx. $6000 per.yr.), Books (approx. $1000), Tuition ($10,600)
	Scholarship 3: $3500 (partial)
Criteria:	Female intermediate-advanced
Still responsible for:	Rm & Board (approx. $6000 per.yr.), Books (approx. $1000), Tuition ($12,100)
Curriculum:	Ballet, Modern, Partnering techniques ,Improvisation, Composition, Choreography, Performance, Dance pedagogy, Dance History, Dance Production
Contact Information
Contact	Cynthia Newland
Address	1500 Peachtree Street, Jackson, MS 39202
Phone #	601-965-1413
Fax #	601-965-1424
Email	cnewland@belhaven.edu

THE BOSTON CONSERVATORY*, Boston, MA

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	The Boston Conservatory Dance Scholarship
Scholarship Amount:	$20,000 per year
Program dates:	Bachelor of Fine Arts at The Boston Conservatory (September 2008 for four years)
Criteria:
Scholarship covers:	$20,000 per year (as long as student maintains academic progress)
Still responsible for:	Remaining tuition balance of approximately $10,000, plus fees, room and board
Curriculum:	BFA in Dance (4 year program)
Contact Information
Contact	Halley Shefler, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
Address:	8 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02215
Phone #	617-912-9115
Fax #:	617-247-3159
Email	hshefler@bostonconservatory.edu

BRENAU UNIVERSITY*, Gainesville, GA

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	Talent based award for dance
Scholarship Amount:	$6,000 x 2
Program dates:	Start August 2008
Criteria:	Intermediate – advanced dancers who wish to pursue a four year degree and are dedicated to graduating with a degree in dance.
Scholarship covers:	Partial as part of a full Financial Aid package
Still responsible for:	Students receive a Financial Aid package that can include talent award, academic scholarship, federal and state need based monies, and university need based monies towards tuition, room & board, and fees. 2007 – 2008 comprehensive fee before all financial aid - $26,450
Curriculum:	Ballet, modern, dance history, teaching methodologies, kinesiology, composition, choreography, jazz, performing opportunities, and a liberal arts curriculum.
Contact Information
Contact	Vincas Greene
Address:	500 Washington Street, SE Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone #	770-534-6245
Email	vgreene@brenau.edu

BUTLER UNIVERSITY*,Indianapolis, IN

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	Butler Talent Award Butler University Junior Award
Scholarship Amount:	to be determined by in-person audition at Butler
Program dates:	Fall 2008 – Spring 2012
Criteria:	Advanced level of ballet, male or female
Still responsible for:	Tuition amount not covered by talent scholarship. Recipient can apply for need-based financial aid. Partial tuition, room & board, books
Curriculum:	Strong ballet focus with additional techniques (modern, jazz character, theater dance); Performance with the Butler Ballet; Dance Academics; Liberal Arts Core
Contact Information
Contact	Prof. Stephan Laurent
Address:	4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone #	317-940-9365
Fax #:	317-940-9658
Email	slaurent@butler.edu

CORNISH COLLEGE*, Seattle, WA

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	Cornish College of the Arts
Program dates:	Fall 2008-09 academic year
Scholarship Amount:	$1000 (partial tuition)
Criteria:	Admitted to Cornish College of the Arts by March 1st 2008 for the 2008-2009 academic year
Scholarship covers:	Partial Tuition
Still responsible for:	Tuition balance, Room & Board, etc
Curriculum:	BFA degree program
Contact Information
Contact	Sharron H. Starling, Interim Director of Admissions
Address	1000 Lenora Street, Seattle, WA 98121
Phone #	206-726-5012
Fax #	206-720-1011
Email	sstarling@cornish.edu

DE SALES UNIVERSITY*, Center Valley, PA

(Summer)

Name of Scholarship:	DeSales University Summer Dance Intensive (partial)
Scholarship Amount:	Scholarship1: $500 Scholarship 2: $350
Program dates:	August 4-15, 2008
Criteria:	Ages 14 and up, intermediate to advanced
Scholarship covers:	Partial tuition
Still responsible for:	Balance of tuition, room and board
Curriculum:	Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Improvisation, Repertory, Pilates, special topics classes
Contact Information
Contact	Kristin Fieseler
Address:	2755 Station Ave, Center Valley, PA 18034
Phone #	610-282-1100 ext 1243
Fax #	610-282-2240
Email	kristin.fieseler@desales.edu

GOUCHER COLLEGE*, Baltimore, MD

(Summer)

Name of Scholarship:	Goucher Summer Arts Institute Scholarship
Scholarship Amount:	1,250.00 x 2 full scholarships
Program dates:	Sunday, July 6 – Friday, July 18, 2008
Criteria:	int./adv. dancers – male or female
Scholarship covers	Full tuition ($750.00) plus Room & Board (dorm room and 3meals/day $500.00)
Still responsible for:	Travel expenses to and from Goucher Campus - variable
Curriculum:	Ballet technique, pointe, modern technique, jazz technique, ballet or modern repertory, improvisation, ballet variations. Pilates mat classes
Contact Information
Contact	Linda Garofalo
Address:	1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21204
Phone #	410-337-6493
Fax #	410-337-6433
Email	linda.garofalo@goucher.edu

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS*, Interlochen, MI

(Summer)

Name of Scholarship:	Interlochen Dance
Scholarship Amount:	$1,000
Program dates:	June 21 – July 12 / July 13 – August 3
Criteria:
Scholarship covers:	Partial Tuition, Room and Board (approx. 1/3 of costs of a three week summer session
Still responsible for:	Remainder of tuition, room & board
Curriculum:	Ballet, Pointe, Pilates, Modern, Composition
Contact Information
Contact	Mark Borchelt
Address:	P.O. Box 199, Interlochen, MI 49643
Phone #	231-276-7499
Fax #:	231-276-7880
Email	borcheltmr@interlochen.org

JACOB’S PILLOW DANCE*, Becket, MA

(Summer)

Name of Scholarship:	Jacob's Pillow Program Scholarship
Scholarship Amount:	$400 - $1,800
Program dates:	June 9 – August 27, varies per program acceptance
Criteria:	Advanced level/Pre-Professional
Scholarship covers:	Partial to Full tuition and room & board, pending award.
Still responsible for:	All travel expenses, $40 application fee, and tuition balance if applicable.
Curriculum:	Daily technique and repertory classes, weekly performance opportunities, and attendance to all Festival events. Programs include: Ballet, Cultural Traditions: Flamenco, Contemporary Traditions, Jazz/Musical Theatre Dance, and Choreographer’s Lab.
Contact Information
Contact	"J.R." Glover, Director of Education
Address:	358 George Carter Road Becket, MA 01223
Phone #	413.243.9919 x.16
Fax #:	413.243.4744
Email	jrglover@jacobspillow.org

THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL*, New York, NY

(Summer)

Name of Scholarship:	Benjamin Harkarvy Scholarship
Scholarship Amount:	$500
Program dates:	July 20 – August 8, 2008
Criteria:	Advanced Ballet Student
Scholarship covers:	Half tuition. (Student may apply for additional financial aid)
Still responsible for:	Room & board ($900), remaining tuition, travel
Curriculum:	ballet, modern, partnering, ballroom, music, rehearsals of new choreography and repertoire
Contact Information
Contact	Katie Friis, Dance Admissions Coordinator
Address:	60 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
Phone #	212-799-5000 ext 506
Fax #	212-769-6420
Email	kfriis@juilliard.edu

LA ROCHE COLLEGE*, Pittsburgh, PA

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	Trustee Scholarship
Scholarship Amount:	$32,000 ($8,000 / year)
Program dates:
Criteria:	Must have experience on pointe
Scholarship covers:	$8,000 partial tuition / year
Still responsible for:	approx. $20,000 remaining tuition, room and board / year
Curriculum:	Performing Arts: Dance
Contact Information
Contact	Gerard Holt
Address:	9000 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone #	412-536-1214
Fax #	412-847-1820
Email	gerard.holt@laroche.edu

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY, BROOKLYN CAMPUS*, Brooklyn, NY

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	Dance Department Scholars Award (1) Dance Department Service Award (2)
Scholarship Amount:	1 Scholarship @ $5,000 per academic year (Scholar’s Award) 2 Scholarships @ $2,500 each per academic year (Service award)
Program dates:	Fall 2008 classes begin in September
Criteria:	Advanced with a minimum of a B average
Scholarship covers:	It is a monetary scholarship. The scholarship can be used towards the student’s total expenses.
Still responsible for:	Remainder of tuition, room & board, etc.
Curriculum:	Ballet, Modern (a rotation of various traditional techniques with post modern based techniques), Dance Wellness, Guest Artist in Residence Repertory Work, Improvisation, Choreography, Dance History and Technical Theater with a liberal art and science core.
Contact Information
Contact	Dana Hash-Campbell or Mary Ann Wall
Address:	1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone #	718-246-6337 (Dana) or 718-488-3355 (Mary Ann)
Fax #:	718-488-1372
Email	dhash@liu.edu, MaryAnn.Wall@liu.edu

MERCYHURST COLLEGE*, Erie PA

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	Dance Merit
Scholarship Amount:	$1,000 minimum partial scholarship
Program dates:	September 2008-May 2009
Criteria:	Male and Female advanced to pre-professional ballet technique
Scholarship covers:	Renewable – Partial to Full Scholarship
Still responsible for:	Remaining tuition, fees, books, room & board and travel.
Curriculum:	Ballet technique, Pointe & Variations, Men’s class, Modern I-II, Jazz I-II, Tap I-II, Musical Theatre Dance I-II, Dance Essentials, Dance History, Choreography I-III, Kinesiology, Ballet Pedagogy, Dance Conditioning, Senior Pro Seminar, Labanotation, Personal Nutrition, Arts Administration and Company Ensemble. Concentrations in Performance and Teaching Choreography Minors in Arts Administration and Dance/Movement/Art Therapy
Contact Information
Contact	Tauna Hunter
Address:	501 E. 38th St., Erie PA 16504
Phone #	814-824-2587
Fax #:	814-824-2188
Email	thunter@mercyhurst.edu

NASHVILLE BALLET*,Nashville, TN

(Summer)

Name of Scholarship:	Nashville Ballet Summer Intensive
Scholarship Amount:	$3,985
Program dates:	June 16 – July 18, 2008
Criteria:	Male dancer, 18 0r older; Strong ballet technique; Modern experience a plus – Must sign letter of intent with NB2
Scholarship covers:	Full tuition ($2,000) and Full room &Board ($1860)
Still responsible for:	Travel to/from Nashville
Curriculum:	Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Variations, Partnering and Choreography. Culminating performance concludes the Intensive
Contact Information
Contact	Donna Delseni Director /School of Nashville Ballet
Address:	3630 Redmon St., Nashville, TN 37209
Phone #	615-297-2966 ext. 19
Fax #:	615-297-9972
Email	ddelseni@nashvilleballet.com

NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS*, Miami, FL

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	NWSA Tuition Scholarship (full)
Scholarship Amount:	Depends on residency (In-state = $10,000 over 4 years; Out-of-state = $40,000 over 4 years)
Program dates:	Late August 2008 – Late April 2009
Criteria:	Talent based
Scholarship covers:	3 Full tuition scholarships
Still responsible for:	Room &, board, books
Curriculum:	Dance Technique, Dance Academics and General Ed Courses
Contact Information
Contact	Daniel Lewis, Dean of Dance
Address:	300 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33132
Phone #	305-237-3582
Phone #	305-237-3738
Email	dlewis@mdc.edu

THE PHILADELPHIA DANCE COMPANY*, Philadelphia, PA

(Summer)

Name of Scholarship:	Philadanco’s Six Week Summer Program: Skill Enhancement Instruction and Training Program
Scholarship Amount:	$100 - $150 (full tuition)
Program dates:	July 7 - August 15, 2008
Criteria:	Intermediate/Advance Males and Females ages 15 - 2
Scholarship covers:	Full tuition
Still responsible for:	transportation, room & board
Curriculum:	Includes: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Dunham, Tap (High Level of Technical Training from Master Teachers across the globe)
Contact Information
Contact	Kim Bears-Bailey
Address:	9 North Preston Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone #	215.387.8200
Fax #:	215.387.8203
Email	kbb@philadance.org

POINT PARK UNIVERSITY* – Conservatory of Performing Arts, Pittsburgh, PA

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	Department of Dance Talent Scholarship
Scholarship Amount:	$1000 – $10,000
Program dates:	4 years – August through May
Criteria:	Audition
Scholarship covers:	Partial Tuition
Still responsible for:	Apply for financial aid to cover additional tuition, & room/board
Curriculum:	Ballet, Pointe, Male technique, Pas de Deux, folk, character, Jazz, Modern Dunham, Composition
Contact Information
Contact	Joseph McGoldrick, Dir. Of Artistic Recruitment
Address	201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone #	412-392-3450
Fax #	412-391-2424
Email	conservatory@pointpark.edu

POINT PARK UNIVERSITY*, “International Summer Dance”, Pittsburgh, PA

(Summer)

Name of Scholarship:	International Summer Dance
Scholarship Amount:	10 full tuition Summer scholarships at $1,998 each Must attend full six weeks of program.
Criteria:	Intermediate to advanced dancers
Program dates:	June 23 – August 2, 2008
Scholarship covers:	Full Tuition
Still responsible for:	Room & board ($1,832, includes 3 meals /day) and travel
Curriculum:	Daily technique classes in Ballet, Jazz and Modern, supplemented by Pointe and Variations, Male Technique, Pas de Deux, Tap, Music for Dancers, Pilates, and Yoga. Daily rehearsals are directed toward two performances in the Rockwell Theater of the prestigious Pittsburgh playhouse.
Contact Information
Contact	Michael Shahen or Susan Stowe
Address	201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone #	412-392-3456
Fax #	412-392-3803
Website	www.pointpark.edu/summerdance

POINT PARK UNIVERSITY*, “International Summer Dance”, Pittsburgh, PA

(Summer)

Name of Scholarship:	International Summer Dance
Scholarship Amount:	10 half tuition Summer scholarships at $500 - $1,000 each
Criteria:	Intermediate to advanced dancers
Program dates:	June 23 – August 2, 2008
Scholarship covers:	Partial - Half Tuition
Still responsible for:	Room & board ($1,832, includes 3 meals /day for 6 wks) and travel
Curriculum:	Daily technique classes in Ballet, Jazz and Modern, supplemented by Pointe and Variations, Male Technique, Pas de Deux, Tap, Music for Dancers, Pilates, and Yoga. Daily rehearsals are directed toward two performances in the Rockwell Theater of the prestigious Pittsburgh playhouse.
Contact Information
Contact	Michael Shahen or Susan Stowe
Address	201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone #	412-392-3456
Fax #	412-392-3803
Website	www.pointpark.edu/summerdance

PURCHASE COLLEGE CONSERVATORY OF DANCE*, Purchase, NY

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	Conservatory of Dance, Friends of Dance Scholarship
Scholarship Amount:	$3,000
Program dates:	Entering program Fall 2008
Criteria:	Incoming Freshman for Fall 2008 - Advanced
Scholarship covers:	Partial tuition
Still responsible for:	Remainder of tuition, room and board, etc.
Curriculum:	Modern, Ballet, Composition, Music, Anatomy, History of Dance
Contact Information
Contact	Martha McCarthy-Falk, Conservatory Coordinator
Address	Purchase College School of the Arts  735 Anderson Hill Road Purchase, NY 10577
Phone #	914-251-6800
Fax #	914-251-6806
Email	martha.mccfalk@purchase.edu

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY*, New Brunswick, NJ

(Summer)

Name of Scholarship:	US Performing Arts Dance Camp at Rutgers University
Scholarship Amount:	2 Full Summer Scholarships @ $575 each
Program dates:	July 6 – 11, 2008
Criteria:	Adv Female or Male – High School Sophomore or Junior
Scholarship covers:
Still responsible for:	$575 for Room & Board, Travel and any other personal expenses
Curriculum:	Modern, Ballet, Repertory, Partnering/Contact, Improvisation, Body Percussion
Contact Information
Contact	Randy James
Address:	Dance Department MGSA Douglass Campus 85 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone #	732-932-8497 ext 12
Fax #	732-932-5414
Email	Randyjames76@yahoo.com

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY*, New Brunswick, NJ

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	University Danceworks
Scholarship Amount:	4 Scholarships @ $12,000 each
Program dates:	4 years starting Fall term 2008
Criteria:	Adv Female or Male
Scholarship covers:	Partial tuition
Still responsible for:	$7,000 for Room & Board $7,000 for remainder of tuition
Curriculum:	BFA Dance Major
Contact Information
Contact	Randy James
Address:	Dance Department MGSA Douglass Campus 85 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone #	732-932-8497 ext 12
Email	Randyjames76@yahoo.com

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY*, New Brunswick, NJ

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	CARR
Scholarship Amount:	2 Full Scholarships @ $40,000 each
Program dates:	4 years starting Fall term 2008
Criteria:	Advanced Female or Male
Scholarship covers:	Full tuition
Still responsible for:	$7,000 for Room & Board
Curriculum:	BFA Dance Major
Contact Information
Contact	Randy James
Address:	Dance Department MGSA Douglass Campus 85 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone #	732-932-8497 ext 12
Email	Randyjames76@yahoo.com

SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY*, Winchester, VA

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	Conservatory Talent Award
Scholarship Amount:	$3,000 (plus additional funds available for academic excellence demonstrated in GPA & SAT scores)
Program dates:	August 15, 2008 – May 15, 2009
Criteria:	Advanced technical and performance skills are required, as evidenced by audition.
Scholarship covers:	Partial tuition
Still responsible for:	Balance of tuition, room & board, and fees (approx. $27,000/yr.)
Curriculum:	Pre-professional training in ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, choreography. Pilates teacher training certification is available, and extensive performance opportunities are possible in a Conservatory setting. Shenandoah University offers a BFA in Dance and a BFA in Dance Education, as well as a BA in Dance, MA in Dance and MS in Dance Education with Initial Teacher Licensure.
Contact Information
Contact	Erica Helm, Dance Division Chair
Address	1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601-5195
Phone #	540-665-4647
Fax #	540-665-5462
Email	ehelm@su.edu

TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY*, Fort Worth, TX

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	Nordan Fine Arts Award
Scholarship Amount:	$10,000 for 4 years (partial tuition)
Program dates:	2008-2012 academic years
Criteria:	Male
Scholarship covers:	Partial tuition
Still responsible for:	$13,450 per semester (12-18 hrs); $30,940 1 year includ. books & fees
Curriculum:	Ballet, Modern, Pointe, Variations, Men’s Class, Teaching Methods, Lighting Design, Dance Theory, Music for Dance, Dance Production Practicum, Dance Improvisation
Contact Information
Contact	Nancy Carter
Address:	TCU, Box 297910, Fort Worth, TX 76129
Phone #	817-257-7615
Fax #:	817-257-5652
Email	n.carter@tcu.edu

TOWSON UNIVERSITY*,Towson, MD

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	BFA Dance Major Scholarship
Scholarship Amount:	$3,000
Program dates:	Fall 2008 – Spring 2012
Criteria:	Strong technique in ballet and modern dance training with creative composition and improvisation skills. This scholarship allows you to enter the BFA pre-dance major Foundational First year if you are accepted to Towson University.
Scholarship covers:	Partial tuition
Still responsible for:	Remaining tuition; Room & Board/Fees
Curriculum:	Dual focus in ballet and modern dance training, four levels of dance composition, dance history, dance somatics, repertory works, membership into the TU Dance Company, teaching and administrative opportunities in the TU Children’s dance Division, optional degree in the K-12 certification for dance in Maryland, service learning opportunities, strong liberal arts curriculum, study abroad options in dance, electives in tap and jazz, advocacy training in the arts.
Contact Information
Contact	Dr. Susan Haigler-Robles
Address:	800 York Road, Towson, MD 21252
Phone #	410-704-2301
Fax #:	410-704-3752
Email	SHaiglerrobles@towson.edu

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINATTI*, Cincinnati, OH

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	CCM Dance Scholarship
Scholarship Amount:	To be determined ( a minimum of $500 up to ˝ of the total out-of-state tuition)
Program dates:	Fall 2008 – Spring 2012
Criteria:	Advanced male or female, depends on skill
Scholarship covers:	Partial/Out of State
Still responsible for:	Remainder of tuition, Room & board, travel, books, etc.
Curriculum:	Ballet and modern techniques, pointe, women’s and men’s variations, men’s class, partnering, character, ballet and dance history, somatics, choreography, anatomy, dance injury and prevention, dance conditioning and other dance related and general academic courses
Contact Information
Contact	Shellie Cash
Address	PO Box 210003 Cincinnati, OH, 45221-0003
Phone #	513-556-9594
Fax #	513-556-0202
Email	shellie.cash@uc.edu

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA–CHAMPAIGN*, Urbana, IL

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	Talented Student Tuition Award
Scholarship Amount:	$5000 per year
Program dates:	August 2008 – graduation
Criteria:	Talent
Scholarship covers:	Partial Tuition
Still responsible for:	(in-state) $7,100 plus room and board (out-of-state) $21,164 plus room and board
Curriculum:	Modern Dance, Ballet, Composition, Dance Academics, Ethnic Forms
Contact Information
Contact	Linda Lehovec
Address	907 ˝ West Nevada Street, Urbana, IL 61801
Phone #	217-333-1010
Fax #	217-333-3000
Email	lehovec@uiuc.edu

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA–CHAMPAIGN*, Urbana, IL

(Summer)

Name of Scholarship:	Summer High School Dance Incentive
Scholarship Amount:	2 full tuition summer scholarships at $575 each
Program dates:	June 15 – 22, 2008
Criteria:	Talent
Scholarship covers:	Partial Tuition
Still responsible for:	travel to and from, plus incidental costs
Curriculum:	Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Improvisation, Repertory
Contact Information
Contact	Linda Lehovec
Address	907 ˝ West Nevada Street, Urbana, IL 61801
Phone #	217-333-1010
Fax #	217-333-3000
Email	lehovec@uiuc.edu

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA – TWIN CITIES*, Minneapolis, MN

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	Gertrude Lippincott Scholarship
Scholarship Amount:	$8,000 per year
Program dates:	2008 – 2012 (4 year)
Criteria:	Merit and financial need as determined by General University Application, Scholarship application, FAFSA and audition
Scholarship covers:	Partial Tuition
Still responsible for:	Balance of tuition, room, board, travel (Tuition rates not yet available for 2008/2009)
Curriculum:	BFA or BA Major in Dance – curriculum includes technique, composition, performance, academics
Contact Information
Contact	Nora Jenneman, Coordinator
Address:	Barbara Barker Center for Dance, 500 21st Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone #	612-624-4008
Fax #	612-625-2849
Email	jenne011@umn.edu

UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS*, Philadelphia, PA

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	The University of the Arts is pleased to offer three University of the Arts National Dance Festival Scholarships of $14,000 each.
Scholarship Amount:	3 Scholarships @ $14,000 each
Program dates:	Beginning Fall 2008 – 4 years
Criteria:	The recipients will be chosen from among the 2008 National Dance Festival participants. Recipients must be accepted to and enroll in The University of the Arts, Fall 2008. The scholarship is renewable annually upon satisfactory progress.
Scholarship covers:	Partial tuition. Additional scholarships and financial assistance may be available upon submission of FAFSA.
Still responsible for:	Remainder of tuition, Room & Board, etc.
Curriculum:	BFA
Contact Information
Contact	Maria Urrutia
Address:	320 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone #	215-717-6577
Fax #:	215-717-6109
Email	murrutia@uarts.edu
Website	www.uarts.edu

UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS*, Philadelphia, PA

(Summer)

Name of Scholarship:	Summer Scholarship for Pre-College Summer Dance Program
Scholarship Amount:	2 Scholarships – $1,450 each
Program dates:	July 7 - July 18, 2008
Criteria:
Scholarship covers:	Full tuition
Still responsible for:	Room, Board, Transportation, Program Fee ($150)
Curriculum:	Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Pointe, Salsa and Tap
Contact Information
Contact	Maria Urrutia
Address:	320 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone #	215-717-6577
Fax #	215-717-6109
Email	murrutia@uarts.edu

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE*, Milwaukee, WI

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	National Undergraduate Scholarship Award
Scholarship Amount:	2 Scholarships @ $11,228.16 renewable annually for 4 years by maintaining 3.5 GPA in dance curriculum
Program dates:	September 2, 2008 – May 16, 2009
Criteria:	To be determined
Scholarship covers:	Partial Tuition. Any dancer accepting our offer is exempted from paying normal tuition rates for “out-of-state” students but would be required to complete tuition costs as if he or she were an “in-state” (resident) student (saving close to $5000 per semester). In addition, we offer $1,500 per academic year ($750 per semester) to help cover the remainder of the tuition costs.
Still responsible for:	Based on UWM’s current tuition rate, we estimate that each awardee would still need to pay approximately $5,457.40 per year, in addition to travel, housing/meals (see UWM website for variable dorm/meal packages-uwm.edu), segregated and course fees as required, differential tuition fees ($20 per credit for most Peck School of the Arts courses) and class materials (books, shoes, etc).
Curriculum:	Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Musical Theater styles, African, Yoga, Pilates, Improvisation, Music for Dancers, Composition 1-3, Alexander Technique, Digital Portfolio, Teaching Certification, Guest Artists, Travel Abroad opportunities, multiple performing opportunities.
Contact Information
Contact	Ed Burgess, Andre Tyson
Address:	PO Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201
Phone #	414-229-5161 (Burgess), 414-229-2763 (Tyson), 414-229-2571 (Office)
Fax #:	414-229-3335
Email	eburgess@uwm.edu, awt@uwm.edu, danceinfo@uwm.edu

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY*, Richmond, VA – Dept. of Dance & Choreography

(College)

Name of Scholarship:	Dean’s Scholarship
Scholarship Amount:	$25,000 distributed
Program dates:	Fall 2008 – Spring 2009
Criteria:	Talent-based
Scholarship covers:	Partial Tuition
Still responsible for:	All other expenses
Curriculum:	Daily modern technique classes supported by strong ballet curriculum and additional offerings in improvisation, African, jazz, somatics, tap, and more. Creative track includes improvisation, composition, choreography, and culminates in Senior project.
Contact Information
Contact	Laura Stepp
Address:	P.O. Box 843007, 1315 Floyd Ave., Richmond, VA 23284
Phone #	804-828-1711
Fax #:	804-828-7356
Email	steppll@vcu.edu

VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS*, Lynchburg, VA

(Summer)

Name of Scholarship:	Summer Intensive 2008
Scholarship Amount:	$2,471 (1 Female); $4,240 (1 Male)
Program dates:	6 Week Session: June 23 - August 1, 2008
Criteria:	1 Female – Interm./Advanced (Full Tuition - $2,471) 1 Male – Interm./Advanced - Full Tuition & Room & Board ($4,240)
Scholarship covers:	Full tuition
Still responsible for:	Female still responsible for room and board
Curriculum:
Contact Information
Contact	Adam Sage, Artistic Director
Address:	Virginia School of the Arts 2240 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503
Phone #	434.847.8688 ext. 16
Email	asage@vsaart.com