Financial aid & scholarships

Use the downloadable forms on this page to apply for financial aid, as well as the Patricia Schuster Award, and the Howard Turner Leadership Award. All applications must be turned in to the RCD office.

Applications:

Financial Aid

As a nonprofit dance organization, Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance is committed to keeping our community dancing!  RCD offers limited financial aid to families who qualify for aid through a board-approved application process.  

Patricia Schuster Award

The Patricia Schuster Award honors an RCD student going on to pursue dance training in their professional career or in higher education, following their high school graduation. In each year, the RCD Board of Directors will determine whether a recipient will receive the $1,000 award based on their vote on submitted applications. The award honors our Founder.

The application form is due by April 15.

Howard Turner Leadership Award

The Howard Turner Leadership Award recognizes an RCD graduating senior who has demonstrated leadership, mentorship, community service, and a positive approach to training here at RCD.  In each year, the RCD Board of Directors will determine whether a recipient will receive the $1,000 award based on their vote on submitted applications. The award honors our founding Chairman.

The application form is due by April 15.

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