SCHOLARSHIPS and FINANCIAL AID AWARDS
Now CLOSED.
A limited number of scholarships/financial aid will be granted for
the season to deserving ballet students based on need and merit.
Students applying for a scholarship / financial aid award must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered:
1) must be living in Iowa, Lafayette or Grant Counties
2) must be registered in an approved ballet program at a professional academy
3) must be enrolled for a minimum of three ballet classes (4.5 hrs.) a week
Students receiving scholarships / financial aid to a professional
academy are expected to respect its policies and be an exemplary
student, attend classes regularly, follow the dress code, and
participate in fundraisers and performances.
To maintain a scholarship or financial aid award the student must be an
active participant and have excellent attendance for classes and
rehearsals. Students are expected to participate in TOBA fundraisers
and performances. Student needs permission from the attending academy's
director to participate in another school or company's productions.
Financial Aid awards are based on need and special circumstances with
available funds. Special situations will be reviewed by the Scholarship
Committee.
Contact BalletArts.TOBA@gmail.com to request an application.
Theatre of Ballet Arts (TOBA) is a Wisconsin
nonstock, nonprofit corporation. It is organized and operates
exclusively for educational and charitable purposes within the meaning
of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, more specifically:
• to increase public awareness of the cultural dance arts through education and informational events,
• to develop an appreciation for and an understanding of the dance arts, accomplished by:
a) creating, producing and directing dance productions, and
b) providing a vehicle for both professional dancers and non-professional dance students to perform on stage, and
• to award scholarships to deserving students entering into an approved professional ballet program based on need and merit.
