The Fonteyn | Bursaries

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Bursaries are available from the Royal Academy of Dance in 2024 to support applicants to the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition, from any country in the world.

Applications submitted using this form will be considered for the scheme. The closing date is Friday 1 March 2024.

APPLY FOR A BURSARY

Bursary Support for the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2024

Bursaries will be offered to up to 20 candidates with awards between £550 - £1550.

Each bursary is designed to contribute to one or more of the following:

Participation fee for the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition
Candidate’s accommodation and food costs for the competition
Equipment, costume, dance wear and other sundry costs
Costs of travel to and from the competition

USING YOUR BURSARY

Fee

Entry fee covered at source.

Stay

Accommodation and food costs for the competition.

Equipment

Equipment, costume, dance wear and other sundry costs.

Travel

Costs of travel to and from the competition.

Selection Criteria

We recommend that you discuss applying for a bursary with your RAD teacher before submitting it.

Applicants must have already passed, or having a reasonable expectation of passing examinations in RAD Advanced 1, as well as having achieved Advanced 2 (with Distinction) by 31 May 2024 (the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition closing date for candidate entries).

Applicants must be available to travel to compete in the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition, due to take place in London from 31 August – 8 September 2024 inclusive.

On your application form, you should be able to demonstrate:

a strong commitment to self-development,
dedication to improving your skills in dance and artistry,
a proactive and committed approach to your dancing,
that you are highly motivated and keen to succeed, and
why you need this bursary in order to participate in the competition.

You should also explain how receiving a bursary would support you in applying for The Fonteyn. You do not have to disclose personal financial circumstances, but you should be able to describe how NOT having a bursary may affect your likelihood of being able to participate.

Each bursary will be awarded on the basis of the selection panel’s judgement. Selections will be based solely on the evidence presented in this application form.

Selection Process

Please fill out the form on this page to submit your application. The closing date is Friday 1 March 2024. All applications must be received by this date to be considered for a bursary.

Decisions are made at the discretion of the RAD. The Academy’s choice of bursary recipient/s is final. The bursary selection process will be administered by a panel formed of individuals associated with the RAD, and has no link with Dame Darcey Bussell DBE, the Examinations, or Artistic Departments at the RAD.

You may submit your application in your native language. If your submission is in a language that is not English, we ask you to provide a translation using Google Translate.

If you need support, please send an email to bursaries@rad.org.uk

Terms and Conditions

Bursary monies will be awarded once the successful applicant has passed all the eligibility criteria and has been accepted to participate in the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2024. It will not be possible to defer this bursary, although applicants are welcome to apply again in future years, regardless of the outcome of previous applications.

Bursary recipients will have their Fonteyn participation fee covered at source (i.e. the candidate will never have to pay the fee) and a cash payment for the remaining bursary (where applicable) will be made electronically to a bank account supplied by the applicant. We will request these details at the point of confirming the bursary, which will be by the end of March 2024.

Bursary recipients will be expected to provide a handwritten letter of thanks in appreciation of the bursary. Please note that the RAD’s Development team may ask recipients to provide feedback or participate in autographing additional items as appropriate for bursary donors.

In the event that you are awarded a cash bursary and you do not participate in the competition for any reason, the bursary amount must be returned in full to the RAD by 15 November 2024.

Apply for a bursary

An application submitted on this form will be considered for the bursary scheme. The closing date for bursary applications is Friday 1 March 2024.

First Name

Last Name

Street Address

City

Region/State/Province

Postal / Zip code

Nationality

Phone Number

If you attend the Fonteyn in London in September 2024, which city and country will you travel frrom?

Please indicate your expected costs for participating in the competition

About Me

Please tell us about your interests, achievements and involvement in activities related to dance

Please tell us how you would benefit from the financial support of this bursary

Please detail any scholarships, awards or prizes that you have previously received or currently receive to support your dancing.

Name of Parent / Guardian signing this form (if under 18)

Your Signature (if over 18) or Parent/Guardian's signature (if under 18)

Declarations

I confirm that the information given on this form is true and accurate, and wish to apply for a bursary. I understand that the application will be considered according to the criteria described on this page, and that the decision of the selection panel or their representatives is final.

I also understand that in the event that I am awarded a cash bursary and I do not participate in the competition for any reason, the bursary fund must be returned in full to the RAD by 15 November 2023.

I understand that the above information I provide will be used for the purposes of applying for a bursary and sending communication about these as appropriate. The RAD will not use this information for any other purpose, and it will be retained in line with the organisation’s retention policies.View privacy policy

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