Undergraduate and Graduate Awards

VANNIE L. SHEIRY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This endowed scholarship fund, established through the generosity of Ms. Sheiry’s friends and family members, provides an annual award of approximately $800 to a dance major who has demonstrated exceptional performing talent.   Priority is given to MFA students.

No Application

MOE FAMILY DANCE AWARD

This endowed scholarship was established through the generosity of alumna Marilyn Moe Fiedler as a tribute to her father. It provides approximately $700 to a dance major with potential for unique contributions to the profession, which may lie outside the realm of performance in the traditional sense.

No Application

WANDA M. NETTL PRIZE FOR STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY

This endowed fund was established by Prof. Bruno Nettl in honor of his wife, Wanda, because of her lifelong interest in and support of the art of dance .   This annual award of approximately $725 is designated for the best choreography by an undergraduate or graduate student.   This award cannot be decided upon until after senior concert.  

No Application

LISA CARDUCCI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Carducci family gives this scholarship for out of town summer dance study in memory of their daughter, Lisa (BFA ’84).   Priority consideration is given to BFA students, although MFA students may apply.   This scholarship provides an annual award of approximately $1,500.   

Application is required

Due: March 30, 2009

Selection criteria:

• Performance ability
• Technical skill
• Originality/creativity
• Initiative/leadership
• Demonstrated responsibility toward commitments to rehearsals, classes, and performances
• Substance of proposal

Undergraduate Awards

SENIOR MAGNOLIA AWARD

This award goes to the senior who has shown the most growth and development throughout his/her four years.   The money is given from the previous senior class, and amounts to approximately $300. 

No application

SUMMER STUDY SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is targeted for summer study by members of the sophomore and freshman classes.   The purpose of this award is to stimulate developing talent and incentive in the freshmen and sophomore classes through summer study assistance.   Priority consideration will be given to these applicants, though upperclassmen may apply.   Two variable awards will be granted in the amounts of approximately $100-$225.  

Application is required

Due: March 30, 2009  

Selection criteria:

• Substance and presentation of proposal
• Merit of summer festival experience
• Demonstrated performance/technical ability
• Originality and creativity of individual
• Initiative and leadership
• Commitment to department in future
• Ongoing demonstration of responsibility

 

 

Graduate Awards

PAT KNOWLES GRADUATE TRAVEL AWARD

This annual award of $1,000 is designated for an outstanding MFA candidate in the Department of Dance to be used for travel and study that deepens his or her artistic life.   

Application is required

Due: March 30, 2009

Selection criteria:

• A strong record of achievement as a choreographer and/or performer while in graduate studies at U of I.
• Substance of application and significance of proposed project as determined by the dance faculty.   

 

MARY ELIZABETH HAMSTROM AWARD  

This $500 award, made possible by a donation from Mary Elizabeth Hamstrom, is for graduate students summer study.

Application is required

Due: March 30, 2009 

Selection criteria:

• Quality of one page abstract of current creative research
• Substance and presentation of proposal