Scholarship Program

Application for the Class of 2017 - 2018

Aspire2Move is pleased to announce the launch of our Class of 2017-2018 dance season scholarship program. Applications will be accepted beginning October 1, 2017 through January 1, 2018. Applicants must currently participate in a formal dance program to be considered. Applications must be filled out completely and submitted electronically to or by mailing it to Aspire2Move, P.O. Box 1522, Sykesville, MD 21784. If submitting electronically, please be sure to include “A2M Scholarship” in the subject line of the email.

All applications submitted will be reviewed during the first two weeks of January 2018 and four winners will be announced by January 31, 2018.

Scholarships will be awarded in four age categories. Four $100.00 Scholarships will be awarded to dancers participating in a qualified dance program through a dance studio, health club, YMCA, youth organization, or any of these types of programs. One scholarship for an elementary school age child (grades K-5), one for middle school (grades 6-8), one for a high school (grades 9-12), and one for the college level student. Children of Aspire2Move members do not qualify.

A. Personal Data

Name:

Home/Mailing Address:

Phone:

Email:

Personal Interests and Hobbies:

B. Current Dance History

Current Program:

Brief Description of Dance Education:

Years Dancing:

D. Organizations, Activities & Community Involvement

List civic, business, professional and/or social organizations of which you are or have been a member:

E. Education

List name and location of school(s), dates attended, and any special training you received:

F. Personal Essay

In 300 words or less, describe what dance means to you and what your career goals are that include dance or the arts as you further your education. Also, provide how you have used your talents to give back to the community:

I. Commitment of Participant

Aspire2Move Scholarship Program is an educational program that requires attendance at a formal dance educator throughout the United States. If accepted, the scholarship recipient agrees to make use of the scholarship specifically to further their dance education.

I understand the goals and commitments of the Aspire2Move Scholarship Program. (Note: typing your signature on the line below is an acceptable signature for this purpose.)

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Candidate’s Signature Date

Aspire2Move Use Only

Applicants Identification Code:

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Aspire2Move Scholarship Committee Member Signature Date

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