Scholarships
"This has been one of the most telling experiences of my life. I can honestly say that I'm leaving [the Pillow] with a good feeling in my heart and an optimistic vision of my future... the Ballet Program at Jacob's Pillow has helped me to be better and succeed."
- Calvin Royal III, 2010 Ballet Program and Lorna Strassler Award for Student Excellence Awardee
2012 School Programs
Audition & Apply
The Experience
Jacob's Pillow Scholarships are made possible by donations to The School
and its endowment. Awards are based on proof of financial need. To help as many dancers as possible, most scholarships are partial. Full scholarships require especially strong evidence of financial need. All scholarship recipients agree to serve as exemplary Pillow community members and assist with campus duties.
In addition to Jacob's Pillow Scholarships, the following merit awards are offered annually to exceptionally talented dancers:
• Lorna Strassler Award for Student Excellence (see guidelines below)
• Marcia Simon Kaplan Scholarship: One full scholarship for a New World School of
the Arts student to attend the Contemporary Program. Audition January 21 in Miami, FL.
• Jacob's Pillow/American Dance Guild Erna Lindner-Gilbert Scholarship: One full
scholarship for a Tap Program applicant; American Dance Guild membership required;
americandanceguild.org
Guidelines
If applicant is a dependent, financial information must be for parent/guardian.
1. Application/Scholarship Packet
2. Proof of Annual Income
U.S. residents: Copy of first page of most recent IRS 1040/1040A form.
If exempt from filing, or a non-U.S. resident: copy earning statements for July,
October, and December 2011.
3. Written Statement of Need
Describe why financial aid is necessary: Provide clear and accurate information about
current employment and financial obligations, such as monthly bills and debt.
List additional funding source(s): Excluding Pillow scholarship request, identify
confirmed and pending gifts, grants, loans, or other funding for possible program
fee use. If pending, list amount requested and expected notification date.
Work Experience: List name, address, phone number, your position, and earnings for
current and past two employers
List previous aid/prizes/grants/scholarship awards: Include granting institution,
name of aid/award, amount, and year received.
4. Attach documentation that supports your written statement
Lorna Strassler Award for Student Excellence
Pillow Board member Lorna Strassler and her husband established this award in 2004 to provide young artists with professional encouragement backed by material support. This annual award provides a full scholarship and $2,500 cash to a young artist demonstrating excellence in performance, combined with exemplary dedication to the field. An online video or DVD submitted as described in Audition & Apply is required for consideration; even if attending an in person audition.
Awardees to date:
Craig Black, 2011, Contemporary, dances with Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Calvin Royal III, 2010, Ballet, dances in the Corps de Ballet, American Ballet Theatre
I-Fen Lin, 2009, Contemporary, is a freelance dancer/choreographer and on faculty at the University of Utah Department of Modern Dance
Lindsey Holmes, 2008, Contemporary, dances with Philadanco
Shannon Kline, 2007, Jazz/Musical Theatre Dance, is a freelance actress, writer, and poet
Min Li, 2006, Contemporary, dances with and choreographs for Scapino Ballet Rotterdam
Avi Scher, 2005, Ballet, directs and choreographs for Avi Scher & Dancers
Winston Dynamite Brown, 2004, Contemporary, dances with Pilobolus Dance Theatre
In addition to Jacob's Pillow Scholarships, the following merit awards are offered annually to exceptionally talented dancers:
• Lorna Strassler Award for Student Excellence (see guidelines below)
• Marcia Simon Kaplan Scholarship: One full scholarship for a New World School of
the Arts student to attend the Contemporary Program. Audition January 21 in Miami, FL.
• Jacob's Pillow/American Dance Guild Erna Lindner-Gilbert Scholarship: One full
scholarship for a Tap Program applicant; American Dance Guild membership required;
americandanceguild.org
Guidelines
If applicant is a dependent, financial information must be for parent/guardian.
1. Application/Scholarship Packet
2. Proof of Annual Income
U.S. residents: Copy of first page of most recent IRS 1040/1040A form.
If exempt from filing, or a non-U.S. resident: copy earning statements for July,
October, and December 2011.
3. Written Statement of Need
Describe why financial aid is necessary: Provide clear and accurate information about
current employment and financial obligations, such as monthly bills and debt.
List additional funding source(s): Excluding Pillow scholarship request, identify
confirmed and pending gifts, grants, loans, or other funding for possible program
fee use. If pending, list amount requested and expected notification date.
Work Experience: List name, address, phone number, your position, and earnings for
current and past two employers
List previous aid/prizes/grants/scholarship awards: Include granting institution,
name of aid/award, amount, and year received.
4. Attach documentation that supports your written statement
Lorna Strassler Award for Student Excellence
Pillow Board member Lorna Strassler and her husband established this award in 2004 to provide young artists with professional encouragement backed by material support. This annual award provides a full scholarship and $2,500 cash to a young artist demonstrating excellence in performance, combined with exemplary dedication to the field. An online video or DVD submitted as described in Audition & Apply is required for consideration; even if attending an in person audition.
Awardees to date:
Craig Black, 2011, Contemporary, dances with Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Calvin Royal III, 2010, Ballet, dances in the Corps de Ballet, American Ballet Theatre
I-Fen Lin, 2009, Contemporary, is a freelance dancer/choreographer and on faculty at the University of Utah Department of Modern Dance
Lindsey Holmes, 2008, Contemporary, dances with Philadanco
Shannon Kline, 2007, Jazz/Musical Theatre Dance, is a freelance actress, writer, and poet
Min Li, 2006, Contemporary, dances with and choreographs for Scapino Ballet Rotterdam
Avi Scher, 2005, Ballet, directs and choreographs for Avi Scher & Dancers
Winston Dynamite Brown, 2004, Contemporary, dances with Pilobolus Dance Theatre