TheRussianTiger College Scholarship Application

  • Award Amount: $500 USD
  • Number of award given out per year: 1
  • Application deadline: Jan 15th, 2012
  • Decision by: Jan 30th, 2012

This scholarship is given to a high school student entering college or an enrolled college student who is passionate about dancing and is pursuing a career in a field outside of dance. TheRussianTiger is a passionate dancer, but is pursuing a career as a research scientist.

Through this application, show what you are passionate about and TheRussianTiger might help pay for your education! Early applications are encouraged, don’t wait until the deadline!

Personal Information

Name: ______Age: ______

Hometown: ______City: ______Country: ______

Name of high school attended & year of graduation: ______

Are you currently enrolled in a college or university: yes | no

If yes to above question, what colleges:______

If no, where have you applied: ______

Intended Major: ______Desired future career: ______

ApplicationSummary:

  • Answering two essay questions of 400-500 words
  • Submission of transcript
  • YouTube dance video
  • Telephone Interview (post application submission)

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Essay Questions

The most important part of this application is the essay questions. This is where I get to learn more about you as a person. Theessay questions below are not judged on writing ability, but on how well you demonstrate passion for your field of study, your goals and aspirations, and how dance has influenced you. Instead of writing, you can also create 3 minute YouTube videos addressing the questions below.

For written essays, please answer the two questions below in 400-500 words:

1.) What is your intended major in college and what are your goals and aspirations? Demonstrate that you are passionate and motivated through examples from your own life.

2.) “Why do you dance and how has it influenced you as a person? Please include details about your journey as a dancer from when you began dancing to today.

High school or college transcript

Please submit an unofficial copy of your high school transcript if you are entering college, or your college transcript if you are already enrolled.Email digital copy to f you are selected as the recipient, official grades will need to be verified.

YouTube Dance Video

Place your link here: ______

*Video is not primarily judged based on dancer’s ability. Please submit video of length 2-3 min. Popping is the preferred style but all dance styles will be considered.

Telephone Interview

After your application is received you will get an email within 2-3 days to setup a 10 minute interview over the phone. The interview is informal and will consist of a few questions about the content of your application.

SUBMITING YOU APPLICATION

Please email this completed document to , and a digital copy of your high school or college transcript attached to the email. Don’t forget to include a YouTube video link pasted above. Applicants can be from any country. No purchase necessary. If you have any questions please email TheRussianTiger at the address above.

Thank you!