Scholarships

We have multiple scholarships that we award annually. The top three are listed below:

Tony Colden Jr Full Out Scholarship - The Tony Colden Jr Full Out Scholarship was our very first scholarship to be created.  This scholarship was created to award a local RVA dancer who embodies the traits Tony possessed.  We are looking for dancers that work hard, are kind, and shows a passion for dance. Dancers from any local studio are eligible to apply.

Green Heart Scholarship -  This scholarship was created in 2022 with the purpose of recognizing a student from Chesterfield Dance Center (CDC), where Tony taught for years. This scholarship is for the student that embodies the traits of dance that Tony possessed and who constantly goes Full Out. To receive this scholarship the applicant must be a current student at CDC age 10 and above. 

Gold Heart Scholarship - The Gold Heart Scholarship was created in 2022.  Tony is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and this scholarship was created to recognize a college student who embodies the traits Tony possessed both personally and in dance.  In order to receive this scholarship the applicant must be a current student at VCU studying dance.

2025 Scholarship Application is Open! Please submit your application by May 26, 2025

2025 Application

Scholarship Instructions and Details:
Please fill out applications completely. Applications will not be reviewed if missing components. Previous winners are not allowed to apply in consecutive years. Due date and time are firm for applications,  no late submissions will be accepted. CDC applicants will be considered for Full out and Green Heart Scholarships with no additional forms required.
Email applications to [email protected].