Southeast Foundation for the Arts

Southeast Podiatry and Dr. Brent M. Harwood are passionate about fostering the arts in our community, and we have supported many local organizations through various sponsorships and scholarships.

Annual Summer Intensive Dance Scholarship

Presented by Southeast Podiatry and Dr. Brent M. Harwood

Our annual summer intensive scholarship is awarded to an individual who demonstrates a passion and talent for dance and the desire to further her or his dance education by attending a summer intensive.

Requirements:

• Dancer must be between the ages of 12 to 18 at the time of application
• Dancer must be accepted to a summer intensive program for the year in which they are applying. Funds can be used for any expenses, such as tuition, lodging, meal plans, etc., but funds will be distributed directly to the program.
• Dancer must be a student at a dance school or performing arts center in one of the following counties:
  • Alabama: Baldwin, Mobile, Escambia, Conecuh, Butler, Wilcox, Clarke, Marengo, Choctaw, Washington, Covington, & Crenshaw
  • Florida: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, & Walton
  • Mississippi: Jackson, Harrison, George, & Greene

Application:

To apply, please submit the following information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Your Information (Required)

• Name
• Mailing address
• Telephone number
• Birthday
• Name dance school
• Name of instructor
• Number of years dancing
• Letter of recommendation from your dance teacher
• Essay: Write a minimum of 400 words describing your dance journey and what dance means to you.
• Video: Create a 2-minute video of your performing arts skills. Upload video to YouTube and provide a link. Do not attach or email a video file.
• Photo: Winner’s photo may be displayed on website. Dancer should be in dance clothing, Photo can be full-body or headshot, but should be a solo shot.

Summer Intensive Information (Required)

• Name of school
• Location
• Dates of intensive
• Tuition deadline
• Amount of all fees (list separately tuition, lodging, meals, etc.)