SCHOLARSHIPS & INTERNSHIPS

The American Tap Dance Foundation established the Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Fund for serious tap students who wish to study in one of the following ATDF Programs:

• ATDF Year-Round Youth Classes (ages 3 – 18)

• Tap City Youth Ensemble (ages 10 – 18)

• Tap City – The New York City Tap Festival

    (ages 9 – 19 in Youth, Adult, or Pre-Professional Program)

Gregory Hines Youth Scholarships are awarded to students based on financial need and merit. The majority of the awards are partial scholarships covering between 5% to 50% of the tuition. A small number of full scholarships are awarded. The scholarship covers tuition only and does not cover the $35.00 registration fee or other expenses related to taking the classes.

Scholarship Application Deadlines for 2008

Tap City 2008 – The New York City Tap Festival:   May 4, 2008

ATDF Year-Round Youth Classes

and Tap City Youth Ensemble:

Returning student scholarship renewal deadline:   August 11, 2008

New student scholarship application deadline:       Sept. 2008 TBA

Application Instructions:

1) Download scholarship application form:

Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Application.

Print out and complete the scholarship application form (type or print clearly).

2) Complete the Registration Form for the program you are applying for:

Tap City Registration Form  

Year-Round ATDF Registration Form

Complete the correct Registration form and print up.

3) Complete Scholarship Application packet should include:

• Completed Registration Form
• $35 Registration fee
• Scholarship Application
• Letter of Recommendation

Remember to include Registration Fee payment (check or money order made out to ATDF or credit card information).  Do not include tuition payment with your scholarship application.

4) Send all the information by mail or fax to:

The American Tap Dance Foundation
Scholarship Application

18 West 27th St. (6th Floor)
New York, NY 10001

info@atdf.org
646 230-9564 phone
646-230-7777 fax

We must receive all the information in one packet. Please do not send information in separately. Information sent in separately will not be considered.

Notification:

Scholarship recipients will be notified by email after the deadline date.  Please be sure to print your email address clearly on the application.  For partial scholarship recipients, the tuition balance is due immediately to hold your spot in your class choices.

Internship/Work-Study Positions Available:

The American Tap Dance Foundation is seeking responsible, mature 17+ year old students who are available to work in exchange for classes at Tap City, the New York City Tap Festival and at the Winter Tap Intensive. Work Study students must be available full time one week prior and for the duration of each event. For details about internship duties, send an e-mail to Hjördis Linn at: hlinn@atdf.org requesting information.

Deadlines & application:

Deadline to apply for Winter Tap Intensive is January 1, 2008.  

Deadline to apply for Tap City, the New York City Tap Festival is May 4, 2008.

To apply send a cover letter, a resume of work experience and two letters of recommendation from previous employers.  If under 18, include your age, date of birth and a letter of permission from a parent/guardian.  Send to Hjördis Linn at: hlinn@atdf.org or mail to ATDF, 18 West 27th Street, (6th Floor), New York, NY 10001, or fax to 646-230-7777.