HER MISSION, HER DANCE, HER LIFE’S WORK. The Fund is in memory of Dr. Sherrill Berryman Johnson who was the Founder/Artistic Director of the first HBCU B.F.A. Dance Program at Howard University in Washington, DC. Dr. J, as we all fondly called her, was Dance. She was a woman of verve, grace, and intelligence; many academic achievements and an advocate of service. Dr. Sherrill Berryman Johnson, who, for many, many years taught, choreographed, advocated, and led a movement in Dance in the Washington, D.C. region, but also nation-wide. She brought to the forefront not just one tradition in Dance, not one story of its history: Dr. Berryman Johnson strove to reveal multiple stories, bring multiple voices to light, to fuller dimension. Our awareness is richer for her contributions to life and to dance.
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Scholarship Guidelines:
- Scholarship recipients must be current members of The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD)
- A minimum award of one scholarship, in the amount of $500 per year, is being awarded to assure that the scholarship will be significant enough to provide financial assistance.
- The Fund will allow recipients to attend all two and four-year colleges, universities, and dance schools. In addition, the Fund will allow recipients to also attend workshops, seminars and special dance art events.
- To prevent misappropriation, each scholarship grant is issued directly from IABD to a non-profit institution or non-profit program for the benefit of the recipient.
What We Want You To Know:
- Scholarships are only available to individuals between the age of 14 - 22.
- Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and not financial need. We want to know about your dreams. We want to know how the program or training that will benefit you the dancer, the art of dance and the world at large.
- Candidates are selected by a committee on an objective and non-discriminatory basis and consistent with the purpose of the Fund. Criteria such as age, religion, race, ethnic group or gender are not used in our selection process.
- All styles of dance are eligible
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Time Frame
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December
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Application materials become available.
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February – March 31
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Application period will run from February 1st to March 31st. Candidates must complete and submit the Dr. Sherrill Berryman Johnson Dance Scholarship Application to the Scholarship Selection Committee postmarked before the deadline.
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April
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Review applications.
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May
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Approval by the Fund Advisory Committee will occur within the first two weeks of May. The Chairperson will inform the applicants and award recipient(s) of scholarship status.
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June
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Awards will distributed and publicized.
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Individual applicants for a Dr. Sherrill Berryman Johnson Dance Scholarship Fund Award must complete the following:
Individuals
Complete the following:
- Intent to Apply cover letter
- Essay on “Why I Love to Dance”
- Outline of the proposed training and its value to your development as a dancer
Additionally, you must submit
- One (1) Letter of Recommendation from teachers and/or community leaders or representatives
- Supporting Materials such as a picture, video, or award certificates
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