Students from The Ailey School Professional Division

Apply to the Scholarship Program

The Ailey School's prestigious Scholarship Program offers financially supported full-time training for students ages 17 to 21 who show the highest potential for a professional dance career. Learn how to qualify, apply, and audition for the program.

Criteria

Prospective students must first audition in person or by video to be considered for a scholarship. Students must re-audition annually if they wish to continue their enrollment in the Scholarship Program.

Scholarship candidates should have a minimum of five years of consistent training and demonstrate an intermediate-to-advanced level in ballet and modern. In addition, candidates must possess a keen sense of musicality, strong artistic performance qualities, and advanced proficiency in multiple techniques to meet the demands of the school’s rigorous training. The Scholarship Program is our most competitive program and inspires students to achieve their highest potential. 

Students must register for an audition or upload their video audition with their application and $30 application fee in the Admissions Portal. 

Students must be program age by the start of the program (not audition date) to be eligible for acceptance. 

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