Top 23 Dance Scholarships in December 2023

Are you an exceptional and motivated college junior who hopes to complete a graduate degree in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences? If so, consider applying for the Beinecke Scholarship Program! The scholarship is funded by The Sperry and Hutchinson Company, an organization led by the Beinecke brothers who shared a deep affection and interest in leading a company that set the pace for corporate philanthropy. To honor Edwin, Frederick, and Walter Beinecke, the board of Directors of The Sperry and Hutchinson Company created this scholarship in 1971 to provide financial support and to encourage exceptional young students to pursue opportunities available to them in the field of arts, humanities, and the social sciences. Each chosen scholar will receive $5,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. If you’re passionate about completing a graduate degree in the arts or social sciences and are looking for some help to fund your graduate study, we encourage you to apply!

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

The Arts Graduate Scholarship encourages and recognizes Alberta students who have demonstrated outstanding abilities in the arts to pursue graduate studies in Alberta institutions and other institutions outside Alberta. Students must be studying music, drama, dance, and literacy/visual arts to apply. Applicants must also be residents of Alberta, Canada themselves, or through their parents. If you're an Alberta resident and graduate student with a passion for the arts, we encourage you to apply!

The Athlete Honors Scholarship Program is funded by the AmeriCheer & AmeriDance Family of Brands, an organization that provides “comprehensive instruction and competitive opportunities for young dancers in a professional and economical manner while serving as an advocate for the interests of coaches, cheerleaders, and dancers.” Every year, their Athlete Honors Scholarship Program awards $500 to multiple high school juniors and seniors who perform a dance or cheer routine at an AmeriCheer/AmeriDance event or camp. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Are you a prospective college student who's an intermediate or advanced dancer? If so, you may be interested in applying for the Joan Myers Brown Equity Scholarship! The scholarship is open to college-bound, intermediate and advanced dancers between 7 and 22 years of age. It is offered by the Francisco Gella Dance Works with the intention to teach young dancers and support them on their dance journey, and was created in honor of Joan Myers Brown. Joan was a famed entrepreneur, artist, and visionary, who believed that every motivated student can succeed when given the right opportunities. Thus, the scholarship allows young and passionate applicants to earn awards in varying amounts (up to 100% of their tuition) to help them fulfill their dance and educational dreams. If you are a dancer looking for a way to fund your dancing education, we encourage you to apply!

The Entertainment Community Fund Professional Development Scholarship is funded by the Entertainment Community Fund, an organization that fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan. Every year, their Professional Development Scholarship awards up to $1,000 to multiple professional dancers of 5+ years who are seeking occupational skills training in a certification or licensure program outside of dance. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Introducing the Godi Arts Scholarship! Mark Godi, who sponsors the scholarship, believe that every student deserves the chance to pursue their artistic passions, but rising college costs can make that dream seem impossible. That's why he's here to support talented undergraduates studying music, dance, visual arts, theater, and more. If you're a creative mind with big dreams, he wants to hear from you! Share your artistic journey and future aspirations for a chance to receive financial assistance towards completing your degree. Let's empower the innovators of tomorrow together.

The Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship, developed by the past presidents of SHAPE America to honor deserving students, is awarded to three undergraduate students and two graduate students in January of each year. Eligible applicants must be SHAPE America members, be majoring in the fields of health, physical education, recreation, or dance, and submit two letters of recommendation in order to apply. While undergraduate recipients will receive $1,250 each, graduate school recipients will earn $1,750 each. In addition, all winners will be given a complimentary three-year SHAPE American membership. If you're a post-secondary student passionate about health, physical education, recreation, or dance, we encourage you to apply!

The YoungArts Competition is funded by YoungArts, an organization that identifies exceptional young artists, amplifies their potential, and invests in their lifelong creative freedom. Every year, their YoungArts Competition awards up to $10,000 to multiple high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors passionate about dance, music, design, film, jazz, photography, theater, visual arts, singing, or writing who submit a written piece or video showcasing their talents. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

The NSHSS Performing Arts: Dance Scholarship is for rising high school students graduating sometime in the upcoming three years, as well as recently graduated high school seniors who demonstrate exemplary skill or interest in dance. NSHSS has created this scholarship dedicated to those interested in pursuing their studies in the performing arts. A portion of the application requires the applicant to submit a short video (no more than 5 minutes) of their performance. In addition to the video, they must also submit a short description of their piece. If you're a rising high school student or current college freshman, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading to learn more, and dance on!

The Brown Girls Do, Inc. College Scholarship is funded by Brown Girls Do Ballet, an organization dedicated to helping increase the participation of underrepresented populations in ballet programs. This awareness is brought through organizing and arranging ballet performances, photo exhibitions, and providing resources and scholarships to assist young girls in their ballet development and training. Each year, the Brown Girls Do, Inc. College Scholarship awards $2,000 to multiple, full-time, female undergraduate students of color with a strong dance background. Priority will be given to first-generation students in college who demonstrate financial need, however, we invite all who qualify to apply. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more details.

The Dr. Earl James Fahringer Arts Scholarship is an amazing opportunity for students pursuing a major in music, arts, drama, or dance. Thanks to the generosity of the late Dr. Fahringer, the Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California is pleased to continue to offer this scholarship each year. Applicants must have a bleeding disorder or an immediate family member with one, with priority given to those with bleeding disorders. Additionally, applicants must be accepted into an educational/vocational institution and provide two letters of recommendation. First-time applicants and those actively involved with HFSC will receive priority consideration. Don't miss out on this opportunity to receive help funding your postsecondary education.

Are you a current or prospective Black/African American college student majoring in a performing arts field? If so, you might be interested in applying for the CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship! The scholarship is open to African American and Black students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree in performing arts. Eligible arts include theater, drama, comedy, music, dance, opera, marching band, and more. The scholarship is offered by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBC), a Washington, D.C.-based educational foundation with a mission to “advance the global Black community by developing leaders, informing policy, and educating the public.” Since 2000, their Performing Arts scholarship has vowed to support Black students in the performing arts and honor Curtis Mayfield, an influential singer-songwriter and soul musician. Every year, ten lucky recipients earn $5,000 paid directly to their academic institutions. If you are a Black/African American student passionate about obtaining a performing arts degree, we encourage you to apply!

Are you an Iowa high school senior with a passion for the arts? Furthermore, do you intend on attending an in-state (Iowa) college or university to pursue an arts-related major? If so, look no further! The Iowa Scholarships for the Arts are annual scholarships awarding $2,500 to multiple students. To apply, submit 3-5 artistic work samples which best represent the artwork you intend on studying in college. This program is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, an organization dedicated to empowering Iowa to build and sustain culturally vibrant communities by connecting Iowans to the people, places and points of pride that define Iowa.

Are you a high school student passionate about the performing arts? If so, you may be eligible for the Classic Center Cultural Foundation Performing Arts Scholarship! The scholarship is open to high school students studying hospitality or a performing or visual art in Northeast Georgia. The scholarship is offered by the Classic Cultural Center Foundation, an organization based in northeast Georgia with a mission to “entertain and educate the local community and foster economic growth by supporting diverse performing, visual, and culinary arts programs, as well as workforce development initiatives.” To carry out this goal, the foundation's Performing Arts Scholarship awards $2,000 to multiple, winning performing arts students every year. In addition, winners' high school programs will be presented with $500 to help them continue supporting all their talented youths. If you are a performing arts student looking for some financial help to pursue your dreams, we encourage you to apply!