Scholarships & Financial Aid

At School of Philadelphia Ballet, we are committed to fostering talent, diversity, and accessibility within our student body, as reflected through our scholarship program. We are proud to offer scholarships designed to support students who demonstrate exceptional talent or financial need, ensuring that opportunities for artistic growth are accessible to all. While scholarship offerings are limited, we strive to assist as many students as possible who meet our criteria.

Scholarship recipients are expected to maintain a high standard of professionalism, attendance, and commitment to their training throughout the award period. Scholarships are non-transferable and valid only for the term specified at the time of award notification. Continued eligibility for scholarship support is contingent on excellent attendance and adhering to the School’s code of conduct.

While scholarship awards help to offset tuition costs, they may not cover all associated expenses, such as performance fees, health and wellness fees, and housing.

Merit Scholarships

Merit scholarships at School of Philadelphia Ballet are awarded to dancers who exhibit outstanding talent, technical ability, and artistic potential. These scholarships are intended to recognize and support students who have demonstrated a high level of technical achievement and dedication to their training.

Merit scholarships are available for both School Year and Summer programming. Scholarships for new students are awarded based on performance in audition. Merit scholarships for returning students are considered during the year-end evaluation period.

Financial Aid

School of Philadelphia Ballet is committed to making high-quality dance education accessible to students of all backgrounds. Need-based financial aid is available for students enrolled in the Children’s Program, Student Program, and Pre-Professional Program at School of Philadelphia Ballet and School of Philadelphia Ballet / New Jersey. Awards are determined through a third-party assessment and are applied toward tuition only. Please note:

Financial aid awards do not cover 100% of tuition.
Awards are non-retroactive and are applied towards tuition payments only.
Financial aid must be reapplied for each academic year; awards do not renew automatically.
Students must be registered for the school year to be considered for financial aid.
A non-refundable $55 application fee is due to TADS at the time of submission.
All financial aid decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
Financial aid is not available for summer programs.

2025–26 School Year Financial Aid

Applications for the 2025-26 School Year open on June 1, 2025.
Applications for awards starting in September are due on August 5, 2025. Applications submitted after August 5 will be reviewed on a rolling basis and may not be reviewed until the start of the term.
Applicants who apply by August 5, 2025, will receive notification of their award no later than August 15, 2025.
Students must be registered for the 2025–26 School Year to be considered for Financial Aid.

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

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