Continuing Student Dance Scholarship Application
Fall 2015 & Spring 2016
Steps for submitting Dance Scholarship Information:
1. Read all information carefully.
2. Check boxes for scholarships for which you qualify.
3. Submit application and
 Tuition waiver application
 Letter of intent*
 Letter of recommendation (if you have not taken dance classes at
UVSC/UVU)
 UVSC/UVU transcript
NO LATER THAN February 2, 2015
4. Award notifications will be sent by March 16, 2015 for dance scholarships (by
June 15, 2015 for Dean’s Merit).
5. For more information, contact the UVU Scholarship Office at (801) 863-8443 or
Elaine Miner in the Department of Dance office at (801) 863-8610.
*For One-Page Letter of Intent:
Explain personal interests, professional goals, and reason for choosing this area of
emphasis. Please note: Your letter will be reviewed by several selection committees, so
please make sure that it is error free (Limit 2500 characters).
Applicants Name:
Last: ________________________________
First: ________________________________
MI: ______
UV ID: _____________________________________
Home Address:
Street: _________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________
State: _________________
Zip Code: ____________________
Phone Numbers:
Home: ______________________ Work: _______________________
Date of Birth: _________________________________
Have you applied for Federal Aid?
□ Yes
□ No
If yes, please indicate: □ PELL Grant □ JTPA/WORKFORCE
□ Student Loan □ Other
UVU Dance Scholarship Application—Continuing Students
□ REHAB
1
Semester Applying for Scholarship:
□ Fall 2015 □ Spring 2016 □ Both Fall and Spring
UVU Major: _______________________________
□ A.S. Degree
□ B.F.A. Degree
□ B.S. Degree
Please circle one:
Ballet
Dance Education
Modern
Ballroom
E-Mail Address: _________________________________________________
Special Considerations:
□ Single Parent
□ Single Parent Home
Family Size: _______________
Number in College: ________________
Predominant Ethnic Background: (needed for Institutional reporting)
□ African American
□ Hispanic
□ Caucasian
□ Pacific Islander/Polynesian
□ Alaskan Native or Native American
□ Other ________________________________________
Are you a dependent of a full-time UVU employee?
□ No □ Yes (if you selected “yes” you MUST complete “who?” and “where?”)
Who? ________________________ Where? ___________________________
Complete all four of the required sections below. If not applicable, place NONE in that
section.
School, Extracurricular, or Service Activities:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Awards and Contests:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Student Government/Leadership Positions:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Performing Arts Talents:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
UVU Dance Scholarship Application—Continuing Students
2
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
□ EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
7 resident full tuition waivers available for each company, 2 non-resident tuition waivers
for each company
REQUIRED: Minimum GPA 2.5
Please circle genre(s) of interest:
ballet
ballroom dance
modern dance
□ DEAN’S MERIT (MAJOR RELATED) SCHOLARSHIPS
2.5 half-tuition waivers available – residents only
REQUIRED: Minimum Cumulative GPA 3.0 and Utah Residency
Major: _________________________
REQUIREMENTS FOR DANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
1. Scholarship Application and documentation submitted by – February 2, 2015
2. Applicant must be a Utah Resident to be assessed resident tuition and fees
for a Dean’s Merit scholarship.
3. Recipient must be registered full-time, 12-18 credits, per semester.
4. Recipient must complete department requirements in declared major or meet
criteria as specified by the award and acceptance contract.
Incomplete applications will not be considered and student will be notified via provided
e-mail address. Students may return a completed application. However, if the
application is submitted after the application deadline, the student will receive second
priority consideration.
AWARDS
Awards range from partial tuition to full tuition, no fees, unless otherwise indicated. If a
student is offered more than one award, it may be necessary to indicate a preference.
Combined award amounts may be less than or equal to full tuition.
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT STUDENTS
If you have or are currently taking concurrent enrollment classes at UVU and have not
graduated from high school, you will be considered a NEW student and not a continuing
student for scholarship purposes.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
A transfer student is one who is transferring to UVU from another college or university.
Transfer students will be considered a NEW student until 12 UVU credit hours have been
completed.
UVU Dance Scholarship Application—Continuing Students
3
CONTINUING STUDENTS
A continuing student is a UVU student that has completed at least 12 total post-high
school UVU credit hours since enrolling at the College after high school graduation.
IF MAILING, SEND APPLICATION TO:
Utah Valley University
Dept. of Dance, MS 233
800 West University Parkway
Orem, Utah 84058-5999
Phone: (801) 863-8610; Fax: (801) 863-7130
I understand that I must submit this application before it will be considered. By
submitting this application, I authorize disclosure of my transcripts to scholarship donors
and committees, or any other authorized person for the purpose of determining my
eligibility to receive a scholarship.
____________________
Date
____________________________________
Signature
UVU Dance Scholarship Application—Continuing Students
4