Merit and Need-Based Scholarship
The Festival awards a limited number of full and partial-tuition scholarships to dancers with financial need who demonstrate a high level of commitment, creativity and technical/performance ability. Room and board costs are the responsibility of the student in most cases.
BDF will award five full scholarships to BIPOC applicants. BIPOC applicants may still be awarded a partial award if not chosen for a full scholarship.
Maine Scholarship
A limited number of partial-tuition scholarships are available to Maine students with demonstrated financial need and a commitment to serious dance study. Applicants must be full-time residents of Maine.
Apply
To apply for a scholarship you must first complete the Festival application form. Scholarship applicants may apply in one category only and must submit:
- Fill out an application for the Festival via Acceptd.
- Within that application, you’ll be asked to submit a statement of need.
Scholarship notifications will be sent out at the beginning of each month based on the date the application is submitted. All scholarship materials, including the Scholarship Recommendation Form, must be received by Tuesday, April 1, 2025 by 11:59pm EST for full consideration. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Scholarship awards must be accepted within two weeks of receiving notification.
