Scholarships, Grants & Awards

Talent Scholarship

The Department of Dance offers talent merit scholarships to recruit exceptional dancers into the screened B.F.A. program. All students that audition are considered for a Talent Scholarship. To retain the scholarship, students must maintain specific GPA scores and exhibit professional behavior within the major course work. 

Cooley Art Scholarship

This scholarship is open to continuing freshman, sophomore, junior and senior dance students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. The award amount varies up to $1,000. Deadline: March 15.

Jack Tolbert Memorial Scholarship

This rotating scholarship is open to junior and senior dance students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication and is based on merit and talent. The award amount varies. Deadline: March 15.

Alexander E. Sidorowicz Memorial Scholarship

This rotating scholarship is open to continuing sophomore, junior and senior dance students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. The student must demonstrate academic achievement and outstanding talent in their field of study. The award amount varies. Deadline: Varies.

Beulah M. Price Scholarship

This competitive scholarship is open to continuing freshman, sophomore, junior and senior dance students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. The award amount varies. Deadline: Varies. 

Dance Major Research & Travel Award 

Each year the department awards funds for travel related to research and career development for several Dance Majors. Contact the Department for submissions guidelines. The award amount varies. Deadline: Varies.

Jim Snyder Award for Technical Excellence

This scholarship for technical excellence is given to the senior who has consistently demonstrated a high standard of technical achievement in dance performance, exhibited a commitment to and proficiency in the technical support required for high quality dance performance.

Outstanding Award for Choreography

Outstanding Award for Choreography is given to the senior who has consistently demonstrated a high standard of achievement in the creation and presentation of original dance look.

Outstanding Achievement in Dance Education Award 

The Outstanding Achievement in Dance Education Award is given to the senior whose performance in dance education has been inspired, visionary, and of a high standard of professionalism.

How to Apply

Contact the department for application or nomination procedures. 

Scholarship & Award Criteria 

The following criteria are required for students to maintain Dance Department scholarships and awards:

• Demonstrate and exemplify a behavioral understanding of the relationship between rights and responsibilities within the classroom, rehearsal, and all other aspects of the profession. 
• Participate fully in all programing of the major. 
• Renewal evaluation given annually by the Department of Dance faculty