June Somatics Education: Special Topics Workshops
(All Workshops are Virtual)
SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
Grants
In keeping with its goal to support and encourage MDEA membership as they seek to develop and conduct school and community programs in Dance, MDEA announces the availability of “grants.”
Each grant request can be funded up to a $1,000.00 maximum.
Deadline to apply: September 17, 2021
Scholarships
MDEA Conference Attendance Scholarship
In keeping with the mission to recognize and encourage professional development activities and participation in professional conferences, MDEA is offering scholarships to at least three (3) qualified applicants to help defray the registration expense associated with attending the MDEA Annual Conference.
Please review the eligibility and guidelines on the application.
Deadline to apply: September 27, 2021
Continued Dance Studies Scholarship
In keeping with the mission to support further study in dance and dance education, MDEA is offering scholarships to high school, undergraduate, graduate students, and working professionals studying dance. Scholarships will be funded up to a $800.00 maximum.
Please review the eligibility and guidelines on the application.
Deadline to apply: 2022 dates TBA
NDEO National Conference Scholarship for MDEA Members
In keeping with the mission to support further study and professional growth in dance and dance education, MDEA is offering a scholarship to MDEA members to cover the conference registration fee for an upcoming NDEO Conference.
Scholarships will be funded in the amount of the early-bird conference registration fee.
Please review the eligibility and guidelines on the application.
Deadline to apply: 2022 dates TBA
2021 MDEA Grants/Scholarship Winners:
Continued Studies Scholarship
College/University
Bri'Asha Aldridge, Towson University
Jennifer Leung Johnson, Montclair State University
Rush Johnston, Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University
Christopher Miller, Towson University
Taylor Richardson, Towson University
High School
Connor P Harman, Mount Hebron High School
2020 MDEA Grants/Scholarship Winners:
Continued Studies Scholarship
College/University
Kerry Johnson, Towson University
High School
Sage Evans-Rainey, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
Caroline Voultepsis, St. Paul's School for Girls
NDEO National Conference Attendance Scholarship
Shonnita Johnson, Laurel High School
MDEA Grant Program
Dr. Adrienne Clancy, ClancyWorks Dance Company
Karen Kuebler, Pinewood and Timonium Elementary Schools
Serene Webber, Notre Dame Preparatory School
Shonnita Johnson, Laurel High School
2019 MDEA Grants/Scholarship Winners
Continued Studies Scholarship
College/University
Elizabeth Quinones, Hollins University
Nicole Blades, Goucher College
High School
Camyrn Little, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
Cree Seaunarine, St. Paul's School for Girls
Amara Brooks, St. Paul's School for Girls
Elizabeth Sterling, Queen Anne's County High School
NDEO National Conference Attendance Scholarship
Tiffany Alasantos, A. Mario Loiederman Middle School
MDEA Grant Program
Darryl Pilate, High Point High School
2018 MDEA Grants/Scholarship Winners
Continued Studies Scholarship
College/University
Madeline Maxine Gorman, Towson University
Ashley Anderson, Towson University
High School
Morgan Young, Hereford High School
Gabriella E. Clark, The John Carroll School
MDEA Conference Attendance Scholarship
Franki Graham, LucidBeings Dance/Annapolis PVA
MDEA Grant Program
Maria Royals, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology