irish dance scholarships

1. The Lord of the Dance Scholarship

• Lord of the Dance Scholarship

If you’re interested in performing, this scholarship will take you on a two-week summer program at the Millennium Forum in Derry, Northern Ireland, where you’ll get to perform in front of lots of people and develop your skills as an Irish dancer. It’s available to dancers aged 18 or older who are either current members of a school chapter or are a graduate from a school chapter within the past five years. To apply, fill out their application form and submit it by February 1st!

2. Kitty Cantrell Irish Dance Scholarship

The Kitty Cantrell Irish Dance Scholarship is offered by the Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America (IDTANA). It’s open to students in the Mid-Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and the District of Columbia. To be eligible for this award, you must have been registered with IDTANA for at least one year.

Awards are based on academic achievement, financial need and dance ability. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates excellence in all three areas. Students may apply online after creating an account on the organization’s website. Applications must include two letters of recommendation from non-family members and an official school transcript.

3. Michael Patrick Gallagher Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available annually, with a maximum award of $1,000 per year.

To be eligible for the Michael Patrick Gallagher Memorial Scholarship, you must be an Irish dancer who is a student at the high school level and has been dancing for at least five years. You must have an interest in Irish culture and music, and have also demonstrated excellence in your academic work. Recipients will be chosen based on their application essays.

Potential applicants can fill out a form to receive more information about this scholarship via email or mail.

4. World Irish Dance Association Scholarships for Teachers and Students

The World Irish Dance Association offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for both teachers and students. The scholarships are awarded based on merit and need. Each year, the World Irish Dance Association Board of Directors selects award recipients in the following categories:

• Student Scholarship – open to current full-time college students who are members of the World Irish Dance Association
• Studio Scholarship – open to dance studios that are members of the World Irish Dance Association

For more information on each scholarship category, visit their website.

5. Irish Dancers of North America (IDNA) Scholarships

Irish Dancers of North America (IDNA) provides three annual scholarships to help defray the costs of travel and tuition for Irish dance competitions and workshops. In order to apply, you must be a member of IDNA who has been accepted at an Irish dance competition or workshop either in the United States or abroad, and you must show financial need. The first place award is $1000, second place is $500, and third place is $250. Applications are available online, with a deadline for submission held every year on June 30th.

6. Larry Carpenter Scholarship

The Larry Carpenter Scholarship is a $500 award that is given to one male dancer who has shown excellence in Irish dance. It was founded by the family members of Larry Carpenter, a well-known dancer who was tragically killed when he was only 25 years old. This scholarship particularly emphasizes academic achievement, and also requires that applicants submit an essay explaining how they embody Larry’s legacy through their own dancing.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be over 18 years old and a male dancer in good standing with your teachers and organization. You must submit your application along with an essay explaining how you embody Larry Carpenter’s legacy through Irish dance.

The deadline for this scholarship is the end of December, so make sure you apply early! Your application must include all of the necessary documents outlined on their website, which can be found at (https://irishdancechicago.com/scholarship/)

The Bottom Line

Irish dancers are used to being told they can’t do something. It’s our nature to keep pushing and striving, even when we’ve been knocked down.

So, if you dream of receiving a scholarship to fund your Irish dance dreams, take heart! There are lots of scholarships out there for you—or at least opportunities that could lead you in the right direction. But it will take some work on your part. You’ll need to research the scholarships thoroughly and make sure to apply before the deadlines pass. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t win the first scholarship you apply for; keep going! You may find other organizations with similar interests who would love to support your goals, or who have similar goals themselves!

Do your research, stay organized, and always remember why this is all worth it: because one day soon enough, people will be telling YOU what they can’t do and finding ways to prove them wrong instead!

If you are looking for ways to fund your Irish dancing, there are many options available to you, especially if you are a teacher or student dedicated to improving the state of Irish dance in the United States.

If you are looking for ways to fund your Irish dancing, there are many options available to you, especially if you are a teacher or student dedicated to improving the state of Irish dance in the United States.

• Learners Scholarships: For students interested in learning more about Irish dance through classes and workshops, learners scholarships are available that can cover registration fees and/or travel expenses. The eligibility criteria depends on the scholarship organization, but they typically require an application form with a photo and essay.
• Promoter Scholarships: These scholarships are intended for teachers seeking funding to promote their school through performances and competitions. Applicants could receive up to $500 toward the cost of costumes, music, venue rental or other expenses related to organizing an event or performance.
• Teacher Development Scholarships: For experienced Irish dance teachers who wish to attend training courses in Ireland or other countries, teacher development scholarships may be available from various organizations on a competitive basis (maximum grant is approximately $2,000). Teachers must submit an application explaining their course of study and professional goals for taking the course(s). [4]
• New Group Startup Scholarship: If you want to start your own Irish dance school but don’t know how to get started (or where to find funding), this scholarship will provide money for promotional items such as marketing materials (brochures, business cards), gifts/prizes/ribbons for studio events and other startup-type expenses.[5]