Dance and Drama Awards: funding for students

DaDAs

    You could get a Dance and Drama Award (DaDA) to help with fees and living costs at one of 19 private dance and drama schools.

    Apply direct to the dance and drama school you want to go to. Tell them you want to apply for a DaDA.

    You must be 16 or over and show talent and a likelihood to succeed in the industry.

    How much you get – 2014 to 2015 academic year

    The amount you get depends on:

    • your household income
    • where you live and study

    Download the national scales to find out how much you could get.

    Eligibility

    To get help with fees you must:

    • be an EU citizen and have been living in the EU for 3 continuous years immediately before the start of your course
    • have ‘settled status’
    • have ‘indefinite leave to remain’ in the UK

    To get help with living costs you must be from England, Scotland or Wales.

    Qualifications

    You must be studying for one of these Trinity College London Diplomas:

    • Level 6 Diploma in Professional Acting (3 years)
    • Level 5 Diploma in Professional Acting (1 year)
    • Level 5 Diploma in Professional Dance (Classical Ballet or Contemporary Dance) (2 years)
    • Level 6 Diploma in Professional Dance (3 years)
    • Level 6 Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre (3 years)

    Age

    You must be 16 or over for dance courses.

    You must be 18 or over for acting courses.

    DaDA schools for 2014 to 2015

    The following schools offer DaDAs for the 2014 to 2015 academic year:

    Appeal against a decision to refuse you a DaDA

    Contact the school if you want to appeal their decision not to give you a DaDA.

    Help and advice

    Contact your school for help if you’re starting or returning in the 2014 to 2015 academic year.

    Call the Learner Support helpline for more information if you started in the 2013 to 2014 academic year.

    Learner Support helpline
    Telephone: 0800 121 8989
    Find out about call charges.