Scholarship Opportunity

S. Hayes Robinson Memorial Dance Scholarship

Offered by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

One-time aid for eligible Buncombe County seniors committed to performance dance.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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2027 foundation intake; early-November opening, exact day unannounced

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineFebruary 26, 2027

Eligibility

  • Graduating senior at a public or private school in Buncombe County.
  • Intend to study AND/OR seriously participate in any style of performance dance.
  • Selection considers financial need, academic potential, undergraduate-degree completion, community involvement, activities/work and leadership.

Requirements

  • Online application, personal statement, academic/activities information and two recommendations.
  • Provide SAT OR ACT scores and financial information as requested by the current packet.
  • Two typed double-spaced pages about accomplishments, future plans, feelings about dance and dance's future role in your life.

How to Apply

  1. 1Follow the fund's online link when the early-November intake opens.
  2. 2Submit the complete application and both recommendations by February 26, 2027.

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