The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory’s
Scholarship Program

2023/24 Programs applications are now closed. Please look again next August for Scholarship opportunities.

 

ABOUT OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory offers need-based scholarships to Pre-Professional students each year. These scholarships are awarded based on financial need, the interest and dedication of the student, and the availability of funding. Full tuition coverage is not available at this time. Scholarship recipients are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects Ballet Co.Laboratory’s principles and values.

Scholarship recipients’ families will be required to fill a Lead Volunteer position 4-8 times per year (a minimum of 8 hours a semester). See below for more specifics regarding these Lead Volunteer positions.

APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP TO THE SCHOOL OF BALLET CO.LABORATORY

  • Students who are new to Ballet Co.Laboratory must take a placement audition class before completing the online application below. New students will be asked to submit some video with their application for the Scholarship Committee to view.

  • Students who have been enrolled in Ballet Co.Laboratory’s Pre-Professional Program before must only complete the application.

Questions may be directed to Anna Betz at abetz@balletcolaboratory.org.

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The deadline to submit complete scholarship applications is August 15, 2023.  Your application will be considered “complete” once you have submitted your video and filled out the form in the link below. Final decisions will be communicated through email by August 25, 2023. Fall semester classes begin September 7, 2023.

Lead Volunteering Positions for Scholarship Student Families

  • Lead Check-In and Backstage Floater Volunteer is responsible for being at every tech and performance to check in students and assist where necessary backstage. Will be permitted to watch performance from the house during one run. Performances that require this position occur 3 times per year.

  • Flier and Poster Lead Volunteer is responsible for posting promotional fliers and posters for Ballet Co.Laboratory 8 times per year in our community. A list of locations and fliers/posters will be supplied.

  • Performance Concessions/Merchandise Lead Volunteer is responsible for managing the sale of concessions and merchandise before and after all performances. Performances occur 4 times per year.

  • Ticket Sales Lead Volunteer is responsible for managing the sale of tickets before all performances. Volunteer must have experience in using sales/ticketing software. Performances occur 4 times per year.

  • Sewing/Craft/Artisan Assistant Volunteer will be instructed by the BCL Costume Manager with sewing costumes and creating/constructing props. This position requires sewing and costume experience. Performances occur 4 times per year.


Lead volunteer duties may be distributed between more than one family member.