Featured byCalifornia State University Fullerton
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$1,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Gladys Kares Scholarship in Dance was established by Dance Professor Gladys Kares to recognize and honor students in the Department of Theatre and Dance who have demonstrated outstanding potential in the area of dance choreography.
Benefits
The scholarship offers a $1,000 amount to help you with your studies.
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to students who meet the following criteria:
- Dance major student.
- Undergraduate student.
- Full-time enrollment.
- Minimum 2.0 GPA.
- Must demonstrate evidence of creative achievement, particularly in dance choreography.
- Demonstrate financial need by filing the 2025–26 FAFSA or the CA Dream Act Application (CADAA).
Criteria - Applicants will be evaluated based on:
- Outstanding potential in dance choreography/creative achievement.
- Academic achievement (GPA).
- Financial Need.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Multiple disciplines
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Mar 2027
Complete the Fall 2026 CSUF Scholarship Application within the Titan Scholarship Portal.
In the Scholarship-Specific Requirements section:
When responding to the prompt, "Please describe your special talents, scholastic achievements, and/or creative achievements. How have these experiences contributed to your personal and professional development?", you must focus your response on your dance work.
Your essay should specifically articulate your outstanding potential in the area of dance choreography by detailing:
Your creative process and vision as a choreographer.
Specific examples of original choreographic work (e.g., titles, performance dates, venues, or the scale of the production).
How these creative experiences have contributed to your development as an artist and future professional.
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