Young & Emerging Artist Scholarship

Application Process

Current Status (as of 2026-04-03):
The 2026 Young & Emerging Scholarship Application cycle is now closed. Applications will reopen in Fall 2026.

Application Requirements

Required Information:
1. Full name (first and last)
2. Birthdate (must verify age eligibility: 14–17 or 18–22)
3. Complete mailing address
4. Student email address
5. Parent/Guardian email address (required for high school applicants)
6. How you heard about the scholarship opportunity

Required Documents:
1. Training Information - Describe your current training, teachers, summer intensives, and other contributions to your dance education
2. Dance Action Shot #1 (Required) - Upload an action shot (not a performance photo); max file size 850 MB
3. Dance Action Shot #2 (Optional) - Additional action shot; max file size 850 MB
4. Personal Statement (Required) - Approximately 250 words or less describing yourself and how you would use the scholarship money
5. Video Audition Link (Required) - Self-choreographed or choreographed solo meeting these requirements:
- Minimum 1 minute, maximum 2 minutes in length
- Any style welcome
- No reels or compilations
- Video must be recorded within the last 6 months
6. Headshot (Optional) - Does not need to be professionally taken; max file size 850 MB
7. Letter of Recommendation (Optional) - Can be sent separately to amandak@lagunadancefestival.org; preferably written by an artistic mentor

Performance Obligation:
Applicants must acknowledge that if selected, they will be expected to make every effort to perform at least one Laguna Dance event during the 2026 calendar year, including:

Separate Application Forms

Two separate application forms exist:
• Young Artist Scholarship Application (ages 14–17)
• Emerging Artist Scholarship Application (ages 18–22)