Dance Scholarship - Sponsored by Robins Design. com
 [ email robinsdesign.com ]
[ graphic design ]
 [ art/illustration ]
[ web design ]
[ marketing ]
[ profile ]
 [ the jason robins dance scholarship ]
home > dance scholarship > Jason > FAQ > guidelines > application
Updated June 2009
sitemap
The Jason Robins Dance Scholarship
Robins Design is a sponsor of the Jason Robins Dance Scholarship
NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2010

Jason Robins
JASON ROBINS
oct 15 '77 - sep 19 '01 		Among his many talents, Jason Robins was a gifted dancer. He taught dance and was a member of a Bay Area hip hop dance team. Having battled depression for many years, dance was one of the outlets that helped him through the difficult times. Sadly, in September 2001, he took his life at age 23. [ About Jason Robins ]

To honor him, friends and Council for the Arts, Palo Alto (CAPA) helped his family establish a scholarship in Jason's name. The scholarship provides funds to help one or more young dancers obtain formal dance instruction. Awards vary

[ below: Awards - How to Apply - Donate ]


AWARDS

2008 Award(s):
Congratulations to Jeni Baker!
In July 2008, this dance student was awarded $1,500 from the Jason Robins Dance Scholarship. The family of Jason Robins and CAPA would like to thank everyone who submitted an application to the scholarship. Selecting from the applications we received was challenging.

Past Awards
Year Winner Award
2007 Nico De Jesus $1,500 each
2006 Jeremy McQueen and Ching-Ching Wong $1,500 each
2005 Jenelle Chamlee and Amada McGovern $1,500 each
2004 Sharon Joyce Kung and Sharon Sobel $1,500 each

Upcoming Awards

Revised Deadline: We have changed the annual deadline to May 31 in order to accommodate the schedules of our volunteer judges. We apologize for any inconvenience this change may have caused.

2009: This year's winner will be announced between the end of June and the beginning of July.

2010: We are accepting applications for 2010 awards until May 31, 2010.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This scholarship was launched through the efforts of Deborah Cohen to honor Jason Robins, who was a dancer. The generous donations came from businesses in California, and from friends and family of Jason Robins. We would like to thank the judges on our committee, especially Aaron Dalugdug of ImageSource Presentation Systems of Mountain View. CAPA administered the scholarship funds. FastWeb announced the scholarship on its scholarships website. Our deepest appreciation to each and every one of them.

HOW TO APPLY

Who is Eligible to Apply
  • seeking to develop career / future in dance
  • high school, 1st or 2nd year college (freshman / sophomore)
  • overall GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • all dance forms
  • resident of California
  • may have past involvement in department / production activities
  • financial need

Next Application Deadline

    Originally intended to be a one-time award, we have decided to continue to offer the scholarship annually. The application deadline will be May 31 each year for award in July/August of the same year.

    Application deadline for the next award is:
    May 31, 2010.


Judging Criteria
  • information provided on the completed application form, or in a one-page typed letter / essay addressing your qualifications; there will be no audition
  • letters (3) of support and recommendation
  • resume
  • financial need
  • supporting materials are recommended, but optional -- e.g., video, photos, etc.

Application & Instructions

    The Application, Guidelines, and FAQs include complete information and instructions on how to apply for the scholarship. Click on the links below and print out the Application, Guidelines, and FAQs:
    APPLICATION
    GUIDELINES
    FAQs


HOW TO HELP A DANCE STUDENT

If you would like to make a donation to our scholarship fund, please make your check payable to "CAPA/Jason Robins Dance Scholarship".

Mail your donation to:
CAPA/Jason Robins Dance Scholarship
c/o ImageSource Presentation Systems
P.O. Box 55
Mountain View, CA 94042

The Jason Robins Dance Scholarship is an affiliate of CAPA. CAPA is a 501(c)(3) organization, which means that your donations are tax-deductible.

Thank you for helping us keep Jason's spirit alive.

Frequently asked questions about the scholarship
related resources:
search 600,000 other scholarships
college textbooks
hotjobs performing arts posters

Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom & Ballet Dancewear.
Proceeds will go to our dance scholarship fund:
shop for dancewear at AllAboutDance

[ www. robins design . com ]