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The Brown Girls Do Ballet® Tiny Dancer Scholarship is full-year ballet tuition for young dancers and is only available to young girls aged 4-8. We know that the journey to Principal Ballerina begins with their very first class, and we hope that we can help spark the interest of a young girl who will one day lead a company. Applicants do not have to be currently enrolled in a dance program but must be prepared to enroll upon receipt of funds.
Requirements:
Photo (does not have to be professional)
Parent/Guardian Letter of Interest
A one-minute intro video. Tell us why you want to take dance!
Must provide ballet tuition information for the program of your choice.
Proof of annual household income (such as a W-2 form; you may mark out Social Security Numbers)
The application opens April 1, 2026, and closes June 30, 2026. Submissions must be received by June 30, 2026 at 6:00pm CST.
The chosen recipient will be notified by August 30, 2026.
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Brown Girls Do Ballet® Summer Intensive Scholarship
The annual Brown Girls Do Ballet® Summer Intensive Scholarship is a $500.00 scholarship given to dancers ages 9-18 who have been accepted to and have registered for a summer intensive program. Preference will be given to an applicant who demonstrates financial need, however, we invite all who qualify to apply. This scholarship is intended to cover additional costs associated with dance needs (such as pointe shoes, leotards, travel expenses, etc.).
This scholarship is open to U.S. residents only.
The application opens May 1, 2026, and closes May 30, 2026. Submissions must be received by May 30, 2026 at 6:00pm CST.
The chosen recipient will be notified by June 30, 2026.
Requirements:
Dance Resume
Full-body dance photo (does not have to be professional)
Most recent Report Card
Letter of Recommendation - must be from someone who is familiar with your skills as a dancer and leader (such as a dance teacher, school teacher, coach, counselor, community leader, etc.)
A one-minute solo video (can be classical or contemporary)
Summer Intensive acceptance letter and recent invoice showing payment
Proof of annual household income (such as a W-2 form; you may mark out Social Security Numbers)
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Brown Girls Do Ballet® Micro Grant Program
(Discontinued for 2025)Due to a loss of funding, the Brown Girls Do Ballet® Micro Grant Program will not be offered in 2026. We appreciate your interest and continued support of our mission to increase dance access and opportunity for small programs and dancers of all ages. Please check back for future updates, or follow us on social media to learn about other ways to support our community.
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Cydni Lawson Morris Memorial Scholarship
The Cydni Lawson Morris Memorial Scholarship is currently a $500 scholarship. This scholarship recognizes young people from the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area who are changemakers in their schools or community. DFW students in performing and visual arts and related technical fields are encouraged to apply.
One or more scholarships will be awarded each year to a Dallas-Fort Worth (Texas) graduating high school senior and/or continuing college or vocational student. Students must pursue a degree or certificate from a private or non-profit public, technical-vocational institution, including a community college.
Priority will be given to a Dallas-Fort Worth first-generation student from a racial/ethnic minority background who demonstrates financial need; however, we invite all who qualify to apply. This scholarship is open to students graduating in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan area or residents of DFW only.
The application opens on February 2, 2026, and closes on May 30, 2026. Submissions must be received by May 30, 2026 at 6:00pm CST.The chosen recipient will be notified by June 30, 2026.
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Brown Girls Do® Inc College Scholarship
The annual Brown Girls Do®Inc College Scholarship is a $1,000.00 scholarship awarded to full-time college undergraduate students across any field of study*.
Priority will be given to a first generation student in college who demonstrates financial need, however, we invite all who qualify to apply.
This scholarship is open to U.S. residents only.
The application opens May 1, 2026 and closes June 30, 2026. Submissions must be received by June 30, 2026 at 6:00pm CST.
The chosen recipient will be notified by August 30, 2026.
Requirements
Enrollment verification from a 4-year university (must be enrolled full-time)
Good Academic Standing (if you do not currently have a college GPA, you must also submit a high school report card from your final semester)
Proof of annual household income (such as a W-2 form; you may mark out Social Security Numbers)
Essay questions
Letter of Recommendation
*Note: You do not need to have been a dancer to qualify.
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Small Studio Grant
The Brown Girls Do Ballet® Small Studio Grant was initiated in 2013 as a call to action to assist in the development of ballerinas in smaller dance programs deserving of additional funding to aid in their programs.
The annual Brown Girls Do Ballet® Small Studio Grant is currently a one-time $500 grant, awarded to a small studio/school providing ballet classes to primarily underserved populations, based in the US.
The application window opens April 1, 2026, and closes April 30, 2026. Submissions must be received by April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm CST.
The chosen recipient will be notified by May 31, 2026.
Studio must be located and operate in the United States.
