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Jean Warner Labelle Endowed Dance Scholarship Eligibility: Provides scholarships for students enrolled in the Department of Dance according to criteria established by the Chairperson of the Department of Dance. Award: varies Wendy L. Cornish Endowed Dance Scholarship Eligibility: Excels in the Department of Dance requirement; Transcends the ordinary in attitude, discipline, sense of ensemble and commitment to the process, product and audiences of dance; Is dedicated to dance as an integral part of his/her life; Full-time (min. 12 credits) dance major student; Junior or senior undergraduate status; At least 12 credits completed at WMU; Minimum 3.25 GPA at time of application; Half in fall, half in spring; Credited directly to the recipient’s account for fees, tuition and book expenses; Donor to be notified of recipient(s)’ name and address. Award: varies Lulu Rara Avis Fund for Modern Dance Choreography Eligibility: Endowment established for the utilization by the Department of Dance may be used to provide honoraria, related travel expenses and production expenses for WMU alumni who are modern dance choreographers, for current dance faculty and/or for WMU student directed modern dance choreography projects. Determination of expenses eligible for reimbursement shall be made at the discretion of the Department of Dance on a case-by-case basis. Proposed projects must demonstrate that they are modern dance work that is considered “experimental and/or collaborative.” The projects shall provide performance opportunities for current WMU dance students. Students participating in projects must be in good academic standing. Projects will be selected by the Project Selection Committee which shall be comprised of the Chair and full-time faculty of the Department of Dance. Award: varies Ethel Perry Eaton Endowed Dance Major Scholarship Eligibility: As the endowment earnings are available, there shall be a minimum of one scholarship awarded annually. Recipient must have junior or senior undergraduate students enrolled full-time in the Department of Dance. Renewable for one academic year, provided the recipient has demonstrated satisfactory academic progress as specified by the office of Student Financial Aid. Minimum 3.25 GPA. Demonstrates talent and creativity in and commitment to dance performance. Award: Half in fall, half in spring, credited directly to the recipient’s account for fees, tuition and book expenses. Amount varies depending on endowment earnings. G. Eugene Mills Scholarship for Excellence in Ballet Eligibility: Currently enrolled dance student; Demonstrated excellence in the performance, choreography and/or teaching of ballet; Minimum GPA of 3.0. Award: $100 – $1,000 available for summer II, fall, spring or summer I semester (non-renewable); Students are nominated by full-time faculty Outstanding Dance Major Scholarship Eligibility: This scholarship is to recognize dance students who are outstanding in their dance participation at WMU and have, thereby, enhanced the quality of our dance program, to recognize outstanding new dance majors. These scholarships may be awarded in any of the following categories
Eligibility: Dance major; Demonstrate academic excellence; Demonstrate achievements in choreography and/or performance; 3.0 or higher GPA Award Amount: $500 per semester for fall and spring Dalton Exceptional Dance Major Scholarship Eligibility: Dance major; Enrolled at WMU for at least two semesters; Junior or senior at the beginning of year of the award; WMU GPA of 3.0; Dance GPA of 3.5; Achievement in choreography, performance, leadership and/or service while at WMU; Professional commitment; Satisfactory progress toward completing the requirements of the dance program; Serve as positive role models for other students Award Amount: $375-$500 per semester for fall and spring Dalton New Dance Major Scholarship Eligibility: Any new dance major; Audition process during November and February; Two letters of recommendation, one must be from a dance teacher. Auditions consist of : Class sessions in ballet, jazz, modern and improvisation; Interview by a faculty member; Writing a brief, impromptu essay. Renewal Process: Have completed a major technique course in ballet, jazz and modern dance; Continue to register for major technique courses in two of three styles each succeeding semester; Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA overall and a 3.5 GPA in dance coursework; Have demonstrated professional commitment in dance coursework and dance-related activities; Have performed in an event sponsored by the Department of Dance. This scholarship may be awarded for a maximum of two years. Award Amount: $250 per semester for fall and spring Dalton Dancers with Musicians Scholarship Purpose: To acknowledge the dance major who has exhibited exceptional choreographic ability and musicality at WMU; To provide an educational opportunity for such students to collaborate in rehearsal and/or performance in a music/dance project; To enhance the quality of music involved in dance productions at WMU Award: An award will be given to students whose proposals are accepted in one of the following categories:
Proposal Requirements: All proposals must include the following, as applicable:
Award Amount: $500 per project (non-renewable) Arthur E. and Martha S. Hearron Student-Faculty Enrichment and Student Scholarship Endowment for Dance Eligibility: Full-time dance major student of distinction with either a junior or senior status. Must have a minimum 3.25 GPA. The selection of the scholarship recipient shall be based upon talent, through an audition process conducted by appropriate personnel in the Department of Dance and reviewed by the Chair of the Dance Department Award Amount: Varies (renewable for one year if recipient has junior status) Partners in Dance Scholarship for Dance Majors Purpose: To provide scholarships for dance majors who demonstrate financial need and artistic and intellectual promise. Award: the average award will range from $500 to $2,000 per year, depending upon available funds. Eligibility: Both current and new dance majors may apply. In addition: Dance majors who are currently enrolled must demonstrate achievement in choreography and/or performance, service, professional commitment, and satisfactory progress toward completing the requirements of the dance program. It is expected that recipients of this award serve as positive role models for other students. Must maintain overall GPA of 2.5 and dance GPA of 3.0. Must demonstrate financial need. New dance majors will be considered for this scholarship based on the Department of Dance audition process as scheduled each November and February. Auditions consist of: taking class sessions in ballet, jazz, modern and improvisation; being interviewed by a faculty member; and writing a brief, impromptu essay. Review: Scholarship continuation for the winter semester will be determined by the dance faculty during the fall semester, based on available funds and maintenance of eligibility requirements. New majors must demonstrate progress toward achieving the eligibility requirements for current students. Subsequent Awards: Recipients of this scholarship may reapply for this award on an annual basis. Those applying
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