Junior/Tween Essay Scholarships

ADT-NJ offers TEN Junior/Tween Essay Scholarships to eligible member students to attend our Winter 2025 Workshop.

2024-25 Essay Topic:

How does performing on stage make you feel?

Due Date:

Member teacher must mail or email applications & essays in ONE envelope or email postmarked no later than December 2.

2024-25 Essay Contest Form

ADT-NJ offers TEN Junior/Tween Essay Scholarships to eligible Member Students to attend our Winter 2025 Workshop.

The Junior/Tween Essay Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for young dancers to explore their creativity while enhancing their writing and critical thinking skills. Open to students aged 7 through 8th grade, this scholarship encourages participants to develop their abilities in grammar, neatness, and following directions. By working towards this goal, students not only gain a sense of achievement but also the chance to attend the winter workshop for free, providing valuable dance education without the cost.

Winners will also read their essays aloud at the winter workshop, allowing them to practice public speaking and build confidence in a supportive environment. This experience not only nurtures artistic talents but also prepares students for future opportunities, both on and off the stage. As a member teacher, encouraging your students to participate in this scholarship can foster personal growth and a love of learning, extending the benefits of dance education into broader life skills.

Guidelines for Junior/Tween Essay Scholarships:

Eligibility Requirements:

Essay Submission:

Judging Criteria:

Benefits for Winners:

Additional Requirements & Guidelines:

Open to students aged 7 through 8th grade.
Teachers of the students must be ADT-NJ members in good standing (dues paid)

Member teacher must mail or email applications & essays in ONE envelope or email postmarked no later than December 1.
Essays should be submitted by mail or in digital format via email to the designated ADT-NJ contact listed on the essay contest form.
Only one essay submission per student is allowed.
Official essay form must be filled out completely and must be hand-written by the student.

Content: How well you stick to the essay topic and how creative your ideas are.
Organization: How clearly your ideas are presented and how well your essay flows from one idea to the next.
Grammar and Spelling: Using correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Presentation: How neat your handwritten essay looks.
Age Consideration: We understand that each child’s abilities differ by age, and we will take this into account when evaluating each essay.

Up to 10 winners will be selected based on the total number of submissions we receive.
Teachers of winning students will be notified via email.
Winners will receive free tuition to attend that year's winter workshop.
Winners will have the opportunity to read their essay aloud at the workshop, providing a chance to practice public speaking.

Students should ensure that their essay submission is their original work.
Students are encouraged to express their personal voice and perspective.
Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Winners must be accompanied by their ADT-NJ member teacher at the winter workshop.
Essays may be published in ADT-NJ’s newsletter or website, with author credit.
By submitting an essay, students agree to the use of their essay for promotional purposes by ADT-NJ.