IDTAMA 2025-2026 Scholarship Application
The Irish Dance Teachers Association of Mid America is proud of the accomplishments of all dancers not only competitively and artistically, but also academically. To recognize the accomplishments of dancers who excel in the classroom and in the dance studio, the IDTAMA is proud to offer academic scholarships.
If you are interested in the IDTAMA scholarship program, click the links below to download the Application Guidelines and to access the Application Form.
Application Guidelines:
IDTAMA Scholarship Teacher Recommendation Submission Form
2025-2026 IDTAMA Scholarship Application
Past Recipients
Congratulations to all of the outstanding college students and high school seniors who applied for the Irish Dance Teachers Association of Mid America Scholarships! All of the applicants demonstrated true dedication to our sport of Irish dance and valuable contributions to their communities at large. The academic achievement was remarkable and impressive test scores were exhibited. The Scholarship committee was truly impressed by these amazing dancers and students. Congratulations to our scholarship winners!
2025 IDTAMA High School Scholarship Winners
| Name: | Dance School: | Award: |
| Ella Pace | Cashel Academy of Irish Dance | $1,000 |
| Gabriella Panther | McNamara McCarthy School of Irish Dance | $1,000 |
| Gracie Massery | Lavin Cassidy School of Irish Dance | $1,000 |
| Donovan Garner | Flanagan O’Hare School of Irish Dance | $1,000 |
| Katharine Hughley | Richens Timm Academy of Irish Dance | $750 |
| Madeline Graves | McNamara McCarthy School of Irish Dance | $750 |
| Sophia Barnes | Irwin Academy of Irish Dance | $750 |
| Jenna Ling | McGing Irish Dancers | $750 |
2025 IDTAMA College Scholarship Winners
| Name: | Dance School: | Award: |
| Yura Yamamoto | Richens Timm Academy | $1,500 |
| Elise Weske | Bellator Academy of Irish Dance | $1,500 |