Scholarships & Recognition for Student Dancers
The Educational Impact of Scholarships for Dancers
Dance Team World Education Foundation provides and administers scholarships that help student dancers pursue college, trade school, and continuing education. Awards may recognize artistic achievement, leadership, growth, service, or participation in DTWEF programs with eligibility varying by scholarship.
DTWEF also works with individuals, families, schools, businesses, colleges, and community partners to create scholarship opportunities that honor people, support specific communities, or advance causes connected to dance and education.
Scholarship awards designated for continuing education are disbursed according to the terms of each award. Where applicable, DTWEF may issue funds directly to an accredited college, university, or trade school after enrollment is verified.
Dance Team World Education Foundation scholarship opportunities are designed to recognize and reward student dancers who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and commitment to the values of the school-based dance community. Eligibility is generally tied to participation in Dance Team World affiliated events, but not in all instances. For scholarship candidates with a participation requirement at our Dance Team National Championship in Las Vegas, scholarship awards shall be presented to students during our scholarship presentation (held during our Dance Team Nationals event weekend).
🎓 Dance Team World Leadership Panel Scholarship
Awarded to students who showcase exceptional leadership, public speaking, and collaboration skills. Candidates are selected from senior division soloists representing their U.S. state in the National Title Solo Championship at our Dance Team Nationals in Las Vegas. Winners are chosen based on participation in the DTW Leadership Panel experience and award amounts may vary year to year.
Automatically eligible through pre-qualification at a Dance Team World sanctioned regional event (See competitions page to view list of available solo title regionals). Requires participation in the Miss Dance Team or Mister Dance Team title solo championship division at our National Championship event in Las Vegas.
👑 Miss Dance Team™ National Title Scholarship
Inspired by the legendary Dr. Kay Teer Crawford — creator of the dance team competition industry and founder of Miss Drill Team USA® — this scholarship honors her groundbreaking legacy. Awarded to the top female soloists (ages 16–19) competing in the Senior Division of the National Title Solo Championship at the Dance Team World National Championship in Las Vegas. This prestigious scholarship recognizes outstanding overall performance as an elite-level dance soloist. Up to five dancers may be selected each year to receive a monetary scholarship award.
Eligibility: Dancers automatically qualify by earning a title solo bid at any Dance Team World-sanctioned regional event to compete in the Miss Dance Team™ Title Solo Championship division at our Dance Team Nationals in Las Vegas
(View our Competitions page for a list of sanctioned regional solo events).
🤴 Mr. Dance Team National Title Scholarship
Inspired by the legendary Dr. Kay Teer Crawford — creator of the dance team competition industry and founder of Miss Drill Team USA® — this scholarship honors her groundbreaking legacy. Awarded to the top male soloists (ages 16–19) competing in the Senior Division of the National Title Solo Championship at the Dance Team World National Championship in Las Vegas. This prestigious scholarship recognizes outstanding overall performance as an elite-level dance soloist. Up to five dancers may be selected each year to receive a monetary scholarship award.
Eligibility: Dancers automatically qualify by earning a title solo bid at any Dance Team World-sanctioned regional event to compete in the Mr. Dance Team Title Solo Championship division at our Dance Team Nationals in Las Vegas.
(View our Competitions page for a list of sanctioned regional solo events).
🌟 Teen National Title Scholarship
This scholarship celebrates top talent in the Teen National Title Solo Championship division of the National Dance Team Solo Championship. Up to five high-scoring soloists between the ages of 13–15 may be selected for this monetary award.
Eligibility: Dancers automatically qualify by earning a title solo bid at any Dance Team World-sanctioned regional event to compete in the Teen Title Solo Championship division at our Dance Team Nationals in Las Vegas.
(View our Competitions page for a list of sanctioned regional solo events).
🕶️ Dance Team World Hip Hop Scholarship
Awarded to standout performers in the Hip Hop solo category at our Dance Team Nationals. Dancers must be currently enrolled in a high school dance team program. Multiple winners may be selected annually based on scoring and category size.
Eligibility: NO pre-qualification necessary. Automatically eligible through participation in our Hip Hop solo division at our Dance Team National Championship event in Las Vegas.
🎒 Dance Team World Gold Scholarship
This scholarship is presented to high-scoring soloists in the Grade Level Solo category (9th–12th grade) at our Dance Team Nationals in Las Vegas. It recognizes technical growth, artistry, and performance within grade-based peer groups. Limited to grade level solo competitors in the Gold division.
Eligibility: NO pre-qualification necessary. Automatically eligible through participation in the Grade Level Solo Championship division at our Dance Team National Championship event in Las Vegas. Monetary scholarship award is limited to dancers competing in the Gold solo division🎓 Create or Sponsor a Scholarship
Want to create a scholarship in your name or someone else’s?
Let’s build something meaningful — together. Whether you’re honoring a dancer, coach, community, or cause… we’ll work with you to create a custom scholarship that makes a real impact.Before you reach out, here’s what to prepare:
- Name of Your Scholarship
(If you don’t have one yet, that’s okay — we can help you name it!)- Who the Scholarship Is For
- Specific grade level, school, or dance program?
- Any eligibility criteria (location, style, background, etc.)?
- Award Amount & Frequency
- How much will be awarded?
- Will this be a one-time scholarship or an annual opportunity?
- Who It’s In Honor Of (Optional)
- Is this scholarship in memory or celebration of someone special?
- Your Contact Info
- Let us know the best way to reach you to begin the process!