Dance Scholarship Requirements

Dance merit scholars must minor in dance.

Pre-screening Materials

  • DVD or VHS (featuring solo performance, preferably) and written description to identify who you are in group pieces
  • Résumé that addresses training background and performing experiences

Send materials by Nov. 15 (Early Decision I candidates) or Dec. 1 (Regular Decision and Early Decision II candidates) to:

Office of Admissions
Attn: Arts Merit Scholarship - Dance
Bucknell University
One Dent Drive
Lewisburg, PA 17837

On-Campus Competition

Finalists for dance merit scholarships will participate in these on-campus activities:

  • Ballet, modern and jazz workshop audition classes
  • Performance of two-minute solo in genre of choice (preferably something close to ballet, modern or jazz)
  • You are responsible for bringing the accompanying music on CD or iPod. Please note that formal costumes are not required.

Candidates have a chance to meet with past scholarship recipients and participants of the Dance program.

Families are invited to a Q&A session with department students and faculty.