Assane Konte KanKouran West African Dance Co. Scholarship
This scholarship was named in honor of Assane Konte, KanKouran’s Co-founder and Artistic Director, because of his consistent encouragement and insistence on academic excellence among Company members and youth dancers and drummers.
This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about preserving African and/or African American art, history or culture.
Any African American or Black undergraduate or trade school student from the DMV (DC, Maryland or Virginia) area who is engaged in extracurriculars or a course of study aimed at preserving African and/or African American art, history or culture.
To apply, tell us how you are engaged in preserving and uplifting African and/or African American art, history or culture. Additionally, upload a selfie.
How are you involved in the African diaspora currently and how will you uplift it in the future?
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The application deadline is Dec 24, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jan 24, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jan 24, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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