Scholarships

Ballet Pensacola is proud to offer approximately $15,000 annually in financial assistance each year. Our staff has developed unique scholarships in order to provide quality dance education to all children within the Pensacola and surrounding communities. We as an organization believe it is important to reach as many children as possible and bring the art of dance into their lives regardless of financial status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc.

  • Dance Chance Scholarships

    • 3 Awarded Annually
       Created to offer access to dance training for students who demonstrate financial need, these scholarships provide 50 percent tuition assistance for students enrolled in the Ballet Pensacola Training Division. Financial need is assessed using family financial status, tax returns, and household income. Dance Chance assistance is provided for one year, and students must reapply each year.

  • The Ballet Pensacola Annual Merit Scholarship

    • The Ballet Pensacola Merit Scholarship was originally created to honor formative members of the organization. Continuing in this tradition, the Ballet Pensacola artistic staff awards one student each year who demonstrates exemplary dedication, behavior, talent, potential, and overall attitude throughout their daily classes and performances. Merit Scholarship awards are provided for one year, and there is no application process for this scholarship.

  • The Ballet Pensacola Founders Scholarship

    • Created in honor of Patsy Hill, the Founders Scholarship celebrates the visionaries who helped shape the arts in Pensacola. This award recognizes their lasting impact on the community and continues their legacy by supporting students who carry forward the spirit of creativity, dedication, and artistic excellence.

  • The Ballet Pensacola Transcendence Scholarship

    • Established in honor of Hilda Jones, the Transcendence Scholarship recognizes her unwavering dedication and generosity to Ballet Pensacola. This award is given to a student who, like Hilda, consistently goes above and beyond—demonstrating exceptional commitment, effort, and passion beyond their regular classwork.

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