At Weehawken Creative Arts, we believe in making the transformative power of arts education accessible to all. That's why we're thrilled to offer scholarships for our classes and workshops, providing opportunities for deserving individuals to engage in our cultural and fine arts events.

• Our scholarship fund, generously supported by donations, fluctuates each season, enabling us to offer varying levels of financial assistance. To ensure you don't miss out on these opportunities, please note the strict deadlines for each semester and adhere to them diligently.
• Applicants may apply for scholarships covering 5-100% of tuition fees.
• For the Fall semester, we have limited Aerial Scholarships available exclusively for Montrose students attending classes at the FlexRec.
• It's essential for applicants to disclose any enrollment in classes with other programs during the same semester they plan to attend Weehawken classes on scholarship or financial assistance. Failure to disclose this information may impact scholarship awards in the future.
• To apply, simply complete the online application form by the deadline specified for the Spring session.
• Please note: If you intend to apply for a scholarship, DO NOT enroll in the class until AFTER receiving notification of a scholarship decision. Upon receipt of application, we will hold a space in the requested class pending our decision.

We offer three types of scholarships:

1. Needs-Based Scholarship Application: 

This scholarship covers up to 100% of class costs and requires completion of two essay questions and listing two references. Recipients are expected to sign up for 3 or more hours of volunteer labor per scholarship awarded. 

Click here for a needs based application

2. Nominated Needs-Based Scholarship: 

In this category, an authority figure can nominate a deserving student for up to a 100% scholarship. Recipients are limited to one dance or arts class per semester, and volunteer hours are negotiable. 

Click here for a nominated needs based application

3. Work Trade Scholarship:

This unique scholarship empowers students to actively participate in their dance education while receiving financial support. This is an opportunity for dance families needing financial assistance to contribute their skills and time while offsetting the costs of dance tuition.To apply, simply fill out our needs-based scholarship application and indicate your interest in the work trade program. Tasks may include class assisting, poster hanging, and various studio assistance roles.

Click here to access the needs-based application form and be sure to indicate your interest in the work trade program.

We do expect the following of ALL scholarship students:

• 80% attendance at the class. Meaning, if more than two classes out of ten are missed (without good excused cause) it will mean that the student becomes ineligible for a scholarship in the future.
• Three hours of volunteer help contributed for each scholarship granted, with a max of 6 hours per year per family.
• Model student behavior – students on scholarship should act as leaders in their class. It is an honor to have a scholarship.
• Thank you notes to whomever it concerns (Mountain Market, your nominator, etc.)

Please be aware:

• Scholarship families are not eligible to purchase reserved (front row – more expensive) tickets to the show.
• Students must also let us know of other extra-curricular activities they are currently involved in this semester at the time of application. (For example: participation in dance at another studio in the area, ski lessons, basketball, etc).
• It is especially important for students who are granted Weehawken Dance Scholarships to be loyal to, and supportive of our program. Therefore, scholarship recipients and work-trade students are not permitted to participate in other dance programs without the prior approval of the Artistic Director for Dance.

Join us in nurturing talent and fostering a love for the arts through our scholarship program at Weehawken Creative Arts.