Leading with a LEAP

Scholarship Application

LEAP’s Leading With A Leap program recognizes individuals (ages 17 -19) who excel both on and off stage. Individuals planning to further their dance education the semester following this year’s competition season are eligible to apply. The purpose of this program is to honor students that are not only exceptional in dance, but also generously donate their time and talents to make a positive impact within their community. Whether it’s their uplifting presence within the studio, dedication to a local charity, or exemplary performance in school, these students exhibit the highest level of work ethic, motivation, and kindness. These exceptional students serve as an inspiration through their ability to make everyone around them shine, and most importantly, will use the scholarship to further their dance education.

Regional winners will receive a Free Solo at our Nationals event, a $25 Gift Certificate to the Leap Boutique, and will automatically be entered in our National Leading With A Leap contest for a chance to win up to $10,000 in scholarships for continued dance education. Dancers, ages 17-19, must submit a completed application no later than 2 weeks prior to the start of the competition their studio will attend.

You will be required to submit all of the following:

• Leading With A LEAP Application 
• Personal Essay or Video Submission
• A Letter of Recommendation
• High School Transcript

Please submit only one application per event. Multiple students may apply from the same studio. Students may apply at multiple regional competitions of which they are attending but are only eligible to win at one regional competition per season. “Last Chance” applications will be accepted no later than June 1 of this year, for any dancer attending one our Nationals that would like to be considered for the final scholarships. Applications may be resubmitted for any non-winning nominee that wishes to be reconsidered for the “Last Chance” contest as well. Scholarship winnings will be submitted directly to winners’ institution of choice.

Spotlight Events Inc abides by a non-discrimination policy and decisions will not be influenced by gender, race, ethnic background, sexual orientation, or cultural and religious backgrounds.