Scholarships

As part of its mission, Springfield Ballet is pleased to offer tuition and pointe shoe scholarships for children ages seven and older who have a strong passion for and desire to study ballet. No previous dance experience is needed to apply; Springfield Ballet trains students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Interested students must complete a detailed application, exhibit talent and potential, and attend an audition class in order to be considered for tuition and/or pointe shoe scholarships. Applicants should be willing to maintain a committed training schedule. Limited funds are available each semester for partial, or in some cases full, scholarships.

For More Information on Scholarship Opportunities
Springfield Ballet
info@springfieldballet.org
417.862.1343

Summer and Fall 2025 Scholarships and Work-Study Grants

Applications for Summer and Fall 2025 Scholarships (need-based), Male Work-Study Grants (merit-based, age 10+) and Female Work-Study Grants (merit-based, in Ballet 5A+ and in 9th–12th grade) are now closed. Check back in October for Winter/Spring 2026 application and audition information.

Sara Brummel’s Community Scholarship

Springfield Ballet is proud to offer Sara Brummel’s Community Scholarship dedicated to serving BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) students who are interested in studies of dance as well as dancers identified in the Star Steps program to have potential to join Springfield Ballet’s programming. Applications for Summer and Fall 2025 are by invitation only.

Pointe Shoe Scholarships

Applications for Fall 2025 Pointe Shoe Scholarships will be available in August 2025. Eligibility requirements include being a dancer placed at the Ballet 4B+ level, studying en pointe, and having an impeccable attendance record.

Enjoy this beautiful video of past scholarship recipient, Maria Hall (now Maria Velazquez, Co-Artistic Director of Springfield Ballet). Courtesy of Miles Boyer Photography.