Every Student Scholarship

Scholarship Overview

Our goal through the Every Student Scholarship Program is to help make the SOTA experience accessible to families who may be facing financial challenges. Through the generosity of our donors, we are able to offer partial tuition scholarships to selected students for the upcoming dance year.

Scholarship awards are a set amount and will be applied directly toward the student’s SOTA tuition. Because scholarship funds are limited, we are unable to guarantee that every applicant will receive a scholarship or that the scholarship will cover the full cost of tuition. Applications will be carefully reviewed based on financial need, available funding, and the eligibility requirements outlined below.

Please note: Scholarship awards cover tuition only. Families receiving a scholarship are still responsible for the $75 Membership & Registration Fee and $50 Costume Deposit. We understand that these additional expenses may still be a challenge, so payment arrangements for these fees can be discussed and, when possible, broken into manageable monthly payments.

Our heart behind this program is to help remove financial barriers so that more young dancers have the opportunity to experience the full SOTA program—growing not only in their dance technique, but also in their faith, confidence, character, and leadership.

The SOTA Experience Includes:

• Dance Training — Instruction in ballet, contemporary, jazz, and other dance styles.

• Discipleship Training — Opportunities to grow in faith, character, leadership, and spiritual maturity.

• Mentorship — Encouragement and guidance from experienced dance instructors and community leaders.

• Performance Opportunities — The opportunity to participate in our Spring Performance at the end of the dance season.
  

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for a Tuition Scholarship, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Age Requirement: Applicants must be between the ages of 3-18.

2. Commitment: Applicants must be willing to make a full-year commitment to the SOTA program, including regular attendance and participation in dance classes, rehearsals, performances, and discipleship sessions.

3. Financial Need: Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a financial need for scholarship assistance. Please note that even recipients of a full tuition scholarship will still be responsible for the Membership & Registration Fee and Costume Deposit. We understand that these additional costs may still be a challenge for some families, so payment arrangements can be discussed and, when possible, broken into smaller monthly payments to make them more manageable.

4. Character and Faith: Applicants should demonstrate strong character, including honesty, humility, responsibility, and a genuine desire to grow in their faith and relationship with the Lord.

5. Letter of Recommendation: Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from a church leader, mentor, or close friend who can speak to the character of the applicant and their family, as well as the student’s desire and commitment to being part of the SOTA program.

Application Process

Step 1: Complete the SOTA Application: Before applying for a scholarship, please complete and submit your SOTA application for the upcoming dance year.

Step 2: Apply for the Every Student Scholarship: After submitting your SOTA application, complete the Every Student Scholarship Application. We appreciate you taking the time to share your family’s circumstances with us and look forward to learning more about how we may be able to support your dancer.

Step 3: Scholarship Decision: Applicants will be notified of their scholarship decision as soon as possible after applications have been reviewed. Every applicant will receive notification of the outcome, and we are grateful to each family who takes the time to apply and share their story with us.