Emily Finn National Scholarship

A national scholarship has been established in honor of our beloved former student, Emily Finn, through the Youth Peace and Justice Foundation. This scholarship was created to celebrate Emily’s life, her love of dance, and the incredible light she brought to everyone around her.

The Emily Finn National Scholarship is designed to support young dancers and artists who demonstrate dedication, character, and a commitment to using the arts as a force for good. It is part of a larger initiative called Seeds of Hope: Transforming Tragedy into Art, Legacy, and Peace, ensuring that Emily’s legacy continues to inspire and uplift others.

This scholarship is especially close to our hearts, as it reflects the values Emily embodied and the sense of community she experienced here at the studio. We are honored that her love for dance and her impact will continue to live on through opportunities created in her name.

If you would like to learn more about the scholarship, its mission, or ways to support it, you can visit the link below.

Thank you for being such a compassionate and supportive community. Emily will always be a part of our ABS family, and we are grateful to share in honoring her memory together.

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Scholarship Details

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What the Scholarship Does

The fund—called “Seeds of Hope: Transforming Tragedy into Art, Legacy, and Peace”—supports:

  • Individual students enrolled in dance programs, especially those with strong character and artistic dedication. Uvalde Foundation

  • The dance school itself, by assisting with studio upkeep and resources at the American Ballet Studio in Bayport, NY. Uvalde Foundation

The foundation aims to raise a $24,000 endowment to fund the scholarship, which would distribute $8,000 annually ($2,000 quarterly). Uvalde Foundation

Eligibility & Application

  • Who can apply:

    • Intermediate and advanced dancers currently enrolled at the studio and

    • Aspiring dancers from the Sayville School District and nearby areas, with both talent and financial need. Uvalde Foundation

  • Requirements include:

    • A personal essay on how dance fosters community peace

    • References (artistic and academic)

    • An audition or interview at the studio.