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AMPAF Dance Education Scholarship
AMPAF was created in loving memory of Andrea Mychaels and honors her lifelong commitment and dedication to the arts by providing scholarships and financial support to emerging performing artists. Through our fundraising efforts, we aim to empower aspiring artists with the resources they need to pursue their arts education and training. Inspired by Andrea's passion for the arts, we are dedicated to ensuring that emerging artists have opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive in the performing arts arena. AMPAF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Scholarship Award Information

1. AMPAF is awarding $250 dance education scholarships to emerging dancers.

2. Nominations must be submitted by Studio Owner, Director, or Dance Teacher.

3. Scholarship funds will be issued and mailed to the dancer's home studio.

4. Studio Owners/Directors will issue a credit in the full amount to the scholarship winner for the 2026-2027 dance year. Funds may be used toward tuition, competition fees, and summer intensive programs.

4. Scholarship winners will be proudly featured as an AMPAF award recipient on our website & social media platforms (along with previous award winners). Studio owners will need to provide a photograph of the award winner and a short dancer profile

5. Winners will be notified via email and announced on Instagram by 9/15/26. Please follow us @andreamychaelspaf for announcements.

AMPAF Dance Scholarship Nomination Criteria

1. Dancer is an emerging artist between the ages of 12-18 (senior in high school).

2. Dancer is registered for dance education classes for 2026/2027.

3. Dancer MUST regularly attend and participate in classes/rehearsals.

4. Dancer shows perseverance through challenges (physical, personal, or artistic).

4. Dancer MUST have a positive attitude, and MUST be respectful inside and outside of the studio.

5. Dance Video Submission: A video of the student dancing must be submitted as part of the application. The video may be from either a rehearsal or a performance and must not exceed 1 minute in length.

6. Photo of Dancer: A photo of the dancer must be submitted for announcement purposes.
Studio/Nomination Information
Nomination is
Name of Dance Studio
Name of Studio Owner/Director

First NameLast Name
Director Email Address
example@example.com
Director Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Dance Studio Instagram (for announcement)
Studio Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Nominating Person is a...
Name of the Person Nominating This Dancer (if different than studio owner/director)

First NameLast Name
Email of Person Nominating Dancer (if different than studio owner/director)
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian Information
Dancer's Parent/Guardian's Name

First NameLast Name
Dancer's Parent/Guardian's Email Address
example@example.com
Nominee/Dancer Information
Name of Dancer

First NameLast Name
Dancer's Age (must be between 12-18)
Total Years of Dance Training.
How Long Has This Dancer Trained At Your Studio?
How Many Classes Is This Dancer Registered For In 2026-2027?
Dancer is Respectful, Receptive to Feedback, and Regularly Attends Class.
Scholarship Winners will be featured as an AMPAF award recipient on our website & social media platforms (along with previous award winners). If you foresee an issue please let us know below.
In no more than 200 words, explain why you feel this dancer would benefit from a scholarship to support his/her continued dance training.
Video Upload of Dancer (uploading issues- email video to ampaf@myyahoo.com)

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Photo Upload of Dancer

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AMPAF Dance Education Scholarship

Studio/Nomination Information

Parent/Guardian Information

Nominee/Dancer Information