Ballet

Ballet /ˈbæleɪ/ (French: [balɛ]) is a type of performance dance that originated during the Italian Renaissance in the fifteenth century and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. It has since become a widespread, highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary based on French terminology. It has been globally influential and has defined the foundational techniques used in many other dance genres and cultures. Ballet has been taught in various schools around the world, which have historically incorporated their own cultures and as a result, the art has evolved in a number of distinct ways. See glossary of ballet.

A ballet, a work, consists of the choreography and music for a ballet production. Ballets are choreographed and performed by trained ballet dancers. Traditional classical ballets are usually performed with classical music accompaniment and use elaborate costumes and staging, whereas modern ballets, such as the neoclassical works of American choreographer George Balanchine, often are performed in simple costumes (e.g., leotards and tights) and without the use of elaborate sets or scenery.

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University of Utah

Four or more years; Public; $27,201 average out-state tuition; $7,749 average in-state tuition

Marymount Manhattan College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $35,680 average out-state tuition; $35,680 average in-state tuition

Texas Christian University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $51,570 average out-state tuition; $51,570 average in-state tuition

Indiana University-Bloomington

Four or more years; Public; $36,932 average out-state tuition; $9,913 average in-state tuition

Friends University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $30,264 average out-state tuition; $30,264 average in-state tuition

Marlboro College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $39,481 average out-state tuition; $39,481 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Ballet Majors

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

$34,000 Varies See Details

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The Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,...

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

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$34,000

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The Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,...

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Sturgis Fellowship

University of Arkansas

$20,000 February 01, 2026 See Details

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The Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be...

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Sturgis Fellowship

University of Arkansas

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$20,000

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February 01, 2026
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The Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be...

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Dance Merit Award - La Roche University

La Roche University

$13,000 Varies See Details

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The Dance Merit Award is available to incoming freshman students at La Roche University. Selection is based on a dance audition.

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Dance Merit Award - La Roche University

La Roche University

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$13,000

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The Dance Merit Award is available to incoming freshman students at La Roche University. Selection is based on a dance audition.

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Arts and Music Scholarship - Rhodes College

Rhodes College

Up to $12,500 February 15, 2026 See Details

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The Arts and Music Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Rhodes College. You must plan to major or minor in art, music, or theatre to be eligible for this award. Music and theatre applicants must audition and art applicants must submit slides.

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Arts and Music Scholarship - Rhodes College

Rhodes College

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Up to $12,500

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February 15, 2026
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The Arts and Music Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Rhodes College. You must plan to major or minor in art, music, or theatre to be eligible for this award. Music and theatre applicants must audition and art applicants must submit slides.

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Nordan Fine Arts Program Award - Texas Christian University

Texas Christian University

$10,000 Varies See Details

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The Nordan Fine Arts Program Award is open to students at Texas Christian University. You must demonstrate exceptional talent in art, ballet, modern dance, music or theatre to be eligible for this award.

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Nordan Fine Arts Program Award - Texas Christian University

Texas Christian University

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$10,000

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The Nordan Fine Arts Program Award is open to students at Texas Christian University. You must demonstrate exceptional talent in art, ballet, modern dance, music or theatre to be eligible for this award.

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STEM Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

Up to $10,000 May 31, 2025 See Details

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The STEM Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in sustainability and S.T.E.M, have a 3.0 GPA and planning to enroll at a college or university in the United States to be eligible for this award.

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STEM Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

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Up to $10,000

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May 31, 2025
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The STEM Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in sustainability and S.T.E.M, have a 3.0 GPA and planning to enroll at a college or university in the United States to be eligible for this award.

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For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

Up to $10,000 May 31, 2025 See Details

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The For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged exceptional students who are pursuing a degree in creative media and storytelling. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate academic excellence and involvement in your community or workplace.

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For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

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Up to $10,000

deadline

May 31, 2025
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The For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged exceptional students who are pursuing a degree in creative media and storytelling. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate academic excellence and involvement in your community or workplace.

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St. Olaf College Dance Scholarship

St. Olaf College

$7,000 January 15, 2026 See Details

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The St. Olaf College Dance Scholarship is available to entering first-year students at Saint Olaf College. You must be majoring in dance to be eligible for this award.

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St. Olaf College Dance Scholarship

St. Olaf College

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$7,000

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January 15, 2026
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The St. Olaf College Dance Scholarship is available to entering first-year students at Saint Olaf College. You must be majoring in dance to be eligible for this award.

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Forever Miss America Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

$5,000 Varies See Details

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The Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award.

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Forever Miss America Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

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$5,000

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The Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award.

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Dean's Academic Scholarship - Point Park University

Point Park University

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The Dean's Academic Scholarship is available to incoming, full-time freshman at Point Park University-Conservatory of Performing Arts. Selection is based on GPA and artistic audition/interview.

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Dean's Academic Scholarship - Point Park University

Point Park University

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Up to $8,000

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The Dean's Academic Scholarship is available to incoming, full-time freshman at Point Park University-Conservatory of Performing Arts. Selection is based on GPA and artistic audition/interview.

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