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AMITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ABU DHABI

PERFORMING ARTS

SCHOLARSHIP

DANCE

SCHOLARSHIPS Amity International School invites talented and enthusiastic pupils to apply for Academic, Art, Performing Arts and Sport Scholarships. Our Amity Scholarship Programme rewards excellence and celebrates extraordinary potential, and our scholars benefit from outstanding enrichment opportunities up to the value of AED 15.000 per child.

The benefits of being an Amity scholar ‘Inspiring excellence’ is one of the four founding values of our community at Amity; beyond the classroom, one of the ways we try to foster excellence is through our Scholarship Programme which, through a series of talks, workshops, trips and coaching opportunities, fuels our students’ curiosity, creativity and aspiration. It is a flourishing project, with 34 students aged 10-14 currently holding Academic, Art, Sports and Performing Arts Scholarships. Students awarded Scholarships receive the following benefits: Exclusive, ‘invitation-only’ access to a programme of talks, workshops and trips Bespoke courses to develop skills (sourced from outside providers, including EtonX) Support developing a portfolio of skills and achievement An Inauguration Ceremony All scholars’ awards are displayed on the Scholarship Honours Board Regular review and target-setting meetings with the Director of Scholarship to drive progress Please note that the Scholarship Award is not a financial award; being awarded a Scholarship does not automatically result in fee reduction.

PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS Performing Arts Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate potential in the field(s) of Music, Drama and Dance. Applicants for a Performing Arts Scholarship may show talent in one or more of these fields; they will be assessed accordingly. For example, if an applicant excels in one field – for example, Music, he or she will be assessed in this one field. If successful, he or she would be awarded a Performing Arts Scholarship to include a programme focusing primarily on Music development. Alternatively, a student who excels in Drama and shows potential in Dance will undertake assessments in both fields. If successful, the student would be awarded a Performing Arts Scholarship and their skills in both fields would be cultivated as part of their programme. Pupils apply for a Scholarship to start the following academic year. If, for example, the student is in Year 6 he or she may apply for a Year 7 scholarship. Only students from Year 5 to Year 10 can apply for the Performing Arts Scholarship.

DANCE Students who are particularly talented in, or display potential in, the field of Dance are encouraged to apply for a Performing Arts Scholarship. Performing Arts Scholars with Dance as a specialism will have access to a range of opportunities to watch, learn and to perform: • • •

Scholars have the opportunity to take a leading role in the annual Dance show They will be expected to promote Dance and Performing Arts in school around the school, in assemblies, CCAs and whole-school events To gain a deeper understanding of Dance, they will be invited to watch and participate in workshops and performances throughout the year.

How do I apply? All applicants must complete a Scholarship Application Form by Sunday 1st March 2020. All applicants must submit a reference letter from their current Dance teacher/external course provider by Sunday 1st March 2020. Applicants with a particular talent in Dance must discuss their application with the lead teacher for Dance before entering for a Performing Arts Scholarship. External candidates 1. Students not currently at Amity must satisfy the entry requirements, details of which can be obtained from the Registrar, Mrs Etheridge: registrar@amityabudhabi.ae. 2. Upon receipt of an offer letter from the school, external candidates may only then begin an application for Scholarship.

How will I be assessed? Assessments will take place Sunday 15th March 2020. Applicants will: • • • •

Take part in a group workshop in which different genres of dance will be explored (e.g. ballet, street/ hip hop, jazz, tap) Choreograph and perform a piece of their own choosing Choreograph a piece based on a given theme or piece of music Interview with the Lead Dance teacher and relevant Performing Arts staff. They should be prepared to discuss performances they have given and seen.

BURSARIES Committed to broadening access to our extraordinary education, Amity International School offers financial assistance in the form of a bursary. Bursaries (financial assistance), are available for pupils who find it financially difficult to access an Amity education or enrichment opportunities. Bursaries may be up to 100% of termly school fees. They are awarded based on priority each year and on a case by case basis following a presentation of the financial circumstances of the family concerned. Please note that financial support is not automatically offered as part of the Scholarship Award. Applicants who seek financial support to help cover the cost of an Amity Education or its associated subject-related enrichment opportunities must apply for a separate bursary.

How can I apply for a bursary? Parents who wish to apply for a bursary must complete a Statement of Financial Circumstances which can be found on the school website www.amityabudhabi.com. The Statement of Financial Circumstances Form must be submitted to the Registrar by email (bursary@amityabudhabi.ae) no later than Sunday 1st March 2020. Further information about the bursary application process, including our Bursary Policy and the Statement of Financial Circumstances Form, can be found on the school website: www.amityabudhabi.com.

Fee-matching for external candidates For external candidates who are awarded a Scholarship, a bursary equivalent to the difference between Amity’s fees and those of the candidate’s current school fees may be given. To be considered for this, please apply for a bursary.