The Irish Dance Teacher's Association of North American is proud of the accomplishments of all dancers not only competitively and artistically, but also academically.  To recognize the accomplishments of these dancers who excel in the classroom and in the dance studio,  the IDTANA is proud to offer $20,000 annually in scholarships for high school senior students, and those students who are already attending college and applications for the 2012 Scholarships will be available in September, 2011.  Scholarships are open to:

(a) for high school seniors graduating in Spring, 2012 and planning to attend a four-year undergraduate college or university, and

(b) for students enrolled in a four-year undergraduate college program who will still be enrolled as an undergraduate in a four-year undergraduate college or university during the 12-13 school year.

The instructions and guidelines for filing an application for the 2012 IDTANA Scholarship are now available. 

 

 

2012 Scholarship Application in Word

2012 Scholarship Application in PDF

 

On behalf of the Executive Board and the IDTANA Scholarship Committee, we would like to congratulate our 2011 recipients along with all the applicants, and wish them the best with their continued education. 

A profile of the 2011 winners can be found here. 

The IDTANA Scholarship Committee is comprised of a representative from each of the seven regions in North America.  Under the guidance of Russell Beaton ADCRG, who is beginning his thirty-eighth year with the Frederick County (Maryland) Public School System where he is the Curriculum Specialist for Visual and Performing Arts - the IDTANA Scholarship Committee works diligently in identifying the scholarship recipients from the application and essay process.  

 

Lisa Petri ADCRG                                         Russell Beaton ADCRG

President, IDTANA                                         Scholarship Chairman