The Board of Directors of Community Ballet Association offers a limited number of full and partial tuition scholarships to promote interest in the study of ballet as a fine art; to provide qualified training to serious students of ballet; and to cultivate talent in ballet among the citizens of the community. Awards are based on financial need and/or dance potential. Application is made through attendance at audition in the Fall (August/early September) of each year and completion by the parent or guardian (if a minor) of the scholarship application form. Application forms are usually available in August when classes begin. Each request will be reviewed by a scholarship committee and appropriate awards given as funds allow.
Major Scholarships awarded are as follows:
Kathleen Tygett Memorial Scholarship Full tuition: based on merit and performance potential; applicants must be Level 4 or above - pointe required
Virginia Hammill Simms Scholarships Partial tuition - based on need and merit, applicants must be Ballet 3 or above
Doris Burwell Scholarships Partial &/or Full tuition - primarily based on need - no previous ballet training required
S&S Scholarship - given at Artistic Director's discretion
Karen Dekko Scholarship Partial tuition - based on need and merit
Kathy Chan Scholarship Partial tuition - based on need and merit
Discover Dance Scholarships - awarded at the Artistic Director's discretion to a student/students participating in the Discover Dance Outreach Program.
