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In its commitment to diversity

the ATDF continues to administer the Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Fund for serious tap students ages 4 – 19. Scholarships are awarded to students based on both financial need and artistic merit. The goal of the program is not only to offer training and performance opportunities to under-served youth, but also to encourage pre-professional level students to continue with their studies with on stage performing experience. The program seeks to bring together students from different socio-economic and racial backgrounds. 

The Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Fund

The American Tap Dance Foundation established the Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Fund for serious tap students who wish to study in one of the following ATDF Programs:

Year-Round Youth Classes (ages 3 – 19)
Weekend Intensives & Workshops (ages 13 – 19)
Tap City Youth Ensemble/Tap City Junior/Prep Ensemble (ages 10 – 19)
Tap City – The New York City Tap Festival (ages 6 – 19 Youth or Pre-Professional Program)

Gregory Hines Youth Scholarships are available and awarded to students based on financial need and merit. The majority of the awards are partial scholarships covering between 10% to 50% of the tuition. A small number of larger scholarships are also awarded. The scholarship covers TUITION ONLY and does not cover the $40.00 registration fee or other expenses related to taking the classes.

Scholarship Application Deadlines for 2024 - 2025
1) Tap City, the New York City Tap Festival:
TBA

2) Year-Round Youth Classes, Tap City Youth Ensemble & Tap City Junior Ensemble:

Returning student renewal deadline: 
Monday, August 19, 2024

New student deadline: 
Monday, September 9, 2024

Application Instructions: 

1) Download scholarship application form:  Print out and complete the scholarship application form (type or print clearly).

Visit: Scholarships downloadable application. 

2) Complete the Registration Form for the program you are applying for and print:

Year-Round Youth Program/TCYE/TCJE
Weekend Intensive/Workshop
Tap City

3) Complete Scholarship Application packet should include:

  • Completed Registration Form

  • Registration Fee: $40 Year Round OR Registration Fee: $35 Tap City

  • Scholarship Application

  • Letter of Recommendation

If you are applying for a 50% or higher scholarship, please also include 2 of the following financial support materials:

  • proof of free school lunch program or SNAP participation

  • supporting scholarship information from other institutions (such as from a private school or other programs that offer you support)

  • family gross annual income w/1st page of tax return to verify (you can submit a copy with other personal info redacted).  

Remember to include Registration Fee payment (check or money order made out to ATDF or credit card information).  Do not include tuition payment with your scholarship application.

4) Send all the information by mail to: 

American Tap Dance Foundation
Scholarship Application
154 Christopher Street #2B
New York, NY 10014
info@atdf.org
646 230-9564

We must receive all the information in one packet. Please do not send information in separately. Information sent in separately will not be considered.

Notification: Scholarship recipients will be notified by email after the deadline date.  Please be sure to print your email address clearly on the application.  For partial scholarship recipients, the tuition balance is due immediately to hold your spot in your class choices.