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Scholarship guide 2006.

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$25K-$100K

University of New Hampshire Department of Theatre and Dance Chris Peabody; Durham, NH 603.862.0093 c.peabody@unh.edu; wwv.unh.edu/theatre-dance/scholarships-undergrad.html Deadline: 04/01/2007; Number awarded: 20 Requirements: UNH theatre and dance major

Youth America Grand Prix Shelley King; New York, NY 201.444.3121 info@yagp.org; www.yagp.org Deadline: Dance students must be selected from semi-finals held throughout the year. Scholarships awarded at NYC Finals in April of each year. Number awarded: 75 in 2006, number varies per year Scholarship money pays for: YAGP awards over $150,000 annually in scholarships to leading dance schools worldwide. Scholarships range from summer semester only to full year all expenses paid. See website for details.

$10K-$25K

The George Washington University--Presidential Arts Scholarship in Dance Department of Theatre and Dance; Washington, DC 202.994.8072 trdanews@gwu.edu; theatredance.gwu.edu Deadline: 01/10/2007; Number awarded: 4-5 Requirements: Admission to GWU as first year student, audition process

Goucher College Admissions Office; Baltimore, MD 800.GOUCHER admissions@goucher.edu; wwv.goucher.edu Deadline: 02/01/2007 Requirements: academic credentials, special talents, and/or extra-curricular achievements in high school

Hollins University Deana Lugar; Roanoke, VA 540.362.7431 dlugar@hollins.edu; www.hollins.edu Deadline: 12/01/2006; Number awarded: 9 Requirements: Admission to the Hollins MFA Dance program.

Hollins University/American Dance Festival M.F.A. Donna Faye Burchfield; Roanoke, VA 540.362.6230 dburchfield@hollins.edu; www.hollinsdance.org Deadline: 12/01/2006; Number awarded: 8 Requirements: MFA applicants

Mercyhurst College Admissions Dance Coordinator; Erie, PA 814.824.2202 thunter@mercyhurst.edu; www.dance.mercyhurst.edu Deadline: 05/01/2007; Number awarded: 5 Requirements: talent and academic standing

Perry Watkins Uni. @ Buffalo-Theatre & Dance C. Whelan; Buffalo, NY 716.645.6898 clwhelan@buffalo.edu; www.cas.buffalo.edu/depts/theatredance Deadline: 01/01/2007; Number awarded: 1-3 Requirements: African American Theatrical Design major

Presidential Scholars in the Arts National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Vivian Orndorff, Director of Programs; Miami, FL 800.970.2787 Vivian@nfaa.org; www.NFAA.ARTSawards.org Deadline: October 2, 2006 Number awarded: The number NFAA ARTS awards varies each year. Of 160 finalists, up to 15 receive the $10,000 Gold Award; up to 36 receive the $5,000 Silver Award; and remaining finalists receive Level Awards ranging from $500 to $3,000. Honorable Mention and Merit awards of $250 and $100 may be granted to other students. NFFA ARTS program awards talented artists several cash prizes ranging from $150 to $10,000.

Princess Grace Awards Christine Giancatarino; New York, NY 212.31Z1470 cmg@pgfusa.com; veww.pgfusa.com Deadline: 04/30/2007; Number awarded: 6 Please visit our website for instructions Scholarship money pays for: Tuition for classes, salary assistance

Sharon Disney Lund School of Dance California Institute of the Arts Clyde Howell, Admissions Counselor; Valencia, CA 661.291.3046 chowell@calarts.edu; www.calarts.edu Deadline: 03/02/2007; Number awarded: Multiple Requirements: Must apply for Financial Aid

West Florida Youth Ballet Promising Dancer Scholarship Program West Florida Youth Ballet Andrea Ignatov or Alicja Kirsch 550 Main Street, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 727-797-2030 scholarships@westfloridayouthballet.com, www.westfloridayouthballet.com August 20th Up to $2500 per student ($15,000 available) Audition-all dance disciplines welcome Tuition for Classes

Wittenberg University Department of Theatre and Dance Corwin Georges; Springfield, OH 937.327.7465 cgeorges@wittenberg.edu; www.wittenberg.edu Deadline: 03/03/2007; Number awarded: unlimited

Youth America Grand Prix Shelley King; New York, NY 201.444.3121 info@yagp.org; www.yagp.org Deadline: Dance students must be selected from semi-finals held throughout the year. Scholarships awarded at NYC Finals in April of each year. Number awarded: 75 in 2006, varies per year Scholarship money pays for: YAGP awards over $150,000 annually in scholarships to leading dance schools worldwide. Scholarships range from summer semester only to full year all expenses paid. See website for details.

$5K-$10K

Avila University Cindy Freeman; Kansas City, MO 816.501.2478 cindy.freeman@avila.edu; www.avila.edu/sampleasp/ athletics.asp?ID=33 Deadline: 04/25/2007; Number awarded: 30 Requirements: The scholarships at our university for the dance team members are quite generous. Our average scholarship is slightly higher for those residing on campus in the residence halls.

Ballet Yuma Kathleen Sinclair; Yuma, AZ 928.314.4762 academyyba@adelphia.net; www.balletyuma.org Deadline: 08/05/2006; Number awarded: up to 5 Requirements: Post high school graduate looking for additional training and performing opportunities; male and female dancers can apply Scholarship money pays for: Special workshops, travel expenses, tuition for classes

Cangelosi Dance Centre Kris Cangelosi; Baton Rouge, LA 225.291.4587 cangelodidancecentre@att.net; www.cangelosidanceproject.com Deadline: 08/14/2006; Number awarded: 4 Requirements: Male and female dancers post high school looking to perform and extend their training Scholarship money pays for: Choreography, special workshops, tuition for classes

Congelosi Dance Project Kris Cangelosi; Baton Rouge, LA 225.291.4587 cangelosidanceproject@att.net; Deadline: 08/14/2006; Number awarded: 4 Requirements: Post high school male and female dancers seeking performance and extended contemporary training Scholarship money pays for: Choreography, special workshops, tuition for classes

Giordano Dance Center Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago Jon Lehrer; Evanston, IL 847.866.6779 jlehrer@giordanojazzdance.com; www.giordanojazzdance.com Deadline: 05/05/2006; Number awarded: 4 Requirements: Attendance at a Giordano Workshop, June 3-4 in Evanston, IL, August 5-6 in New York City, September 9-10 in Buffalo, New York or November 25-26 in Monterrey, Mexico.

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