The ADF offers financial aid to a limited number of students in the form of scholarships, assistantships, and apprenticeships. All financial aid recipients assist with operational and administrative work at the Festival. Students dependent on financial assistance to attend the ADF School are urged to apply early and to call the School office for advice on how to cut costs. Financial assistance is available for Six Week School students only. The deadline for all financial aid applications is April 1. Notification of all awards will be made after April 15.

*If you do not have the 2009 1040 ready by the time you are auditioning or ready to send in your application — don’t fret! You can send it in to the ADF office later. Just make sure to send it by April 1 or we may not be able to consider you for a scholarship.

PLEASE NOTE that you may apply for more than one scholarship. However, you must submit a separate letter of recommendation and resume for each position that you are applying for.

Tuition Scholarships (Requires audition)
Tuition scholarships are offered to promising students who have a high level of technical ability and creative potential and who have experience in either performing or choreographing. The awards are based on both ability and financial need. Scholarship amounts range from $200 to full tuition. Tuition scholarship students are responsible for their room/board fees and living expenses during the six weeks.

Students unable to attend an audition may submit a DVD containing two minutes of technique and a one-and-a-half minute solo along with their application package. The deadline for video or DVD submission is March 19, 2010.
For 2010, some special scholarships are designated in the names of the following generous funders: Fox Family Foundation, Martha Hill, Gerald E. Myers, Martha Myers, Stephanie Reinhart, Terry Sanford, Bessie Schonberg, Estelle Sommers, and Lou Wall.

Please bring to each audition:

1. Completed SWS application with $35 application fee
2. A minute and a half solo (choreographed or improvised)
3. Copy of your or your parents’ 2009 Tax Form 1040 (the first page only)*

Auditions are currently scheduled for:

ADF Representatives will also be in attendance at the International Association of Blacks In Dance Scholarship Audition and The National High School Dance Festival Scholarship Audition, however, you must be enrolled in these festivals to participate in the scholarship auditions.

Audition dates subject to change. Please check back for up-to-date information.

Staff Assistant Scholarship
The ADF offers staff assistant scholarships to mature and responsible students who have skills to help with the operation of the Festival. Useful skills include: receptionist experience, general office and computer skills, babysitting experience, and audiovisual equipment operation and maintenance. Due to legal and insurance restrictions, most staff assistants must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license. We are particularly looking for individuals with a valid commercial bus license. Staff assistants will be asked to arrive on Monday, June 7, and to stay through Monday, July 26. Staff assistants will be required to work up to 20 hours per week, including weekends and evenings as needed for special events. Staff Assistants will receive a full tuition scholarship and may take three classes, including weekends and evenings as needed for special events. Staff assistants may take WFSS classes if their schedule permits. Room and board costs will be covered for the days prior to and after the Festival. Staff assistants are responsible for their room/board fees and living expenses during the six weeks.

Please note: In general, students who have previously attended the ADF are given priority in selection of dorm counselors and staff assistants.

1. Completed SWS application with $35 application fee
2. Resume highlighting experience pertinent to the staff assistant scholarship
3. Letter of recommendation speaking directly towards your candidacy for the staff assistant scholarship
4. Copy of your or your parents’ 2009 Tax form 1040 (the first page only)*

Dorm Counselor Scholarship
Mature students with related experience may apply to be dorm counselors. Counselors supervise Four Week School students and under-18-year-old SWS students residing on campus. Counselors live with these students in the dorms and accompany them to meals and off-campus excursions. Counselors will receive a full tuition scholarship and may take three classes, including WFSS classes if their schedule permits. Living costs and a percentage of meals will be covered by the ADF. Dorm counselors will be asked to arrive on Tuesday, June 8 and stay through Sunday, July 25. Responsibilities include weekend and evening duties. Living costs and a percentage of meals will be covered by the ADF.

To apply for a dorm counselor scholarship you must supply:

1. Completed SWS application with $35 application fee
2. Resume highlighting experience pertinent to the dorm counselor scholarship
3. Letter of recommendation speaking directly towards your candidacy for the dorm counselor scholarship
4. Copy of your or your parents’ 2009 Tax form 1040 (the first page only)*

Stagecraft Apprentices
Stagecraft apprenticeships are awarded to students with interest and experience in the technical aspects of dance production. Apprentices act as an integral part of the technical crew in the preparation and running of performances by the visiting companies. The work involved is strenuous and requires maturity and responsibility. Apprentices receive full tuition for two morning classes and the apprenticeship itself, which counts as a double class for those receiving academic credit. The apprenticeship commits the student to afternoon and evening hours and precludes performing in faculty or repertory presentations. Apprentices are required to arrive on Thursday, June 3, and to stay until Thursday, July 29, several days before and after the school dates, to assist in setting up and dismantling the ADF’s equipment. Room/board costs will be covered for these extra days. Apprentices are responsible for their room/board fees and living expenses during the six weeks.

To apply for a stagecraft apprenticeship you must supply:

1. Completed SWS application with $35 application fee
2. Resume highlighting experience pertinent to the stagecraft apprentice position
3. Letter of recommendation speaking directly towards your candidacy for the stagecraft apprentice position
4. Copy of your or your parents’ 2009 Tax form 1040 (the first page only)*

Cooperative Scholarship
The ADF matches tuition grants from sponsoring dance studios and college dance departments for accepted applicants. These matches are up to $125 for studios and up to $250 for college/university groups and departments. The grants are matched on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants should complete the appropriate section of the application form to request a sponsor’s application be sent to their potential sponsor. A limited number of cooperative scholarships will be available.

To apply for a cooperative scholarship you must supply:

1. Completed SWS application with $35 application fee
2. Name and address of the representative at your school or studio who will process the ADF paperwork and matching scholarship (This can be filled out directly on the SWS application.)

Hospitality Assistant
Responsible for providing dinners and personal assistance for the Director and special festival guests staying in the ADF Director’s home. Acts as host/hostess for ADF parties held in the Director’s home, in addition to working with the ADF staff to manage party supply inventory and coordinate event logistics. The hospitality assistant will live in the home of the Director and receive free room and board, as well as free tuition for two morning ADF classes. Applicants must have their own transportation and be comfortable with cooking. Interested candidates should call the ADF Office at 919-684-6402.

*If you do not have the 2009 1040 ready by the time you are auditioning or ready to send in your application — don’t fret! You can send it in to the ADF office later. Just make sure to send it by April 1 or we may not be able to consider you for a scholarship.