Scholarships

From its very inception, Ascendance has intentionally set out to make pole and aerial accessible and affordable for those who couldn't otherwise afford this amazing community building activity. Our desire is to help foster growth and empower our community through dance and fitness. Our scholarship program accepts applications quarterly, and recipients are selected by our board of directors.  

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The Scholarship Program

Awarded quarterly, we select an average of 12 applicants and provide varying degrees of support through 4 award tiers.

Award Tier 1:

Ascendance will subsidize 75% of the recipient’s classes; the recipient will be responsible for the remaining 25%.

Award Tier 2:

Ascendance will subsidize a 20-class package at the current scholarship rate (Ascendance will pay 75% of the package the student is responsible for the remaining 25%).

Award Tier 3:

Ascendance will subsidize a 10-class package at the current scholarship rate (Ascendance will pay 75% of the package the student is responsible for the remaining 25%).

Award Tier 4:

Ascendance will subsidize a series class of the recipient's choice.

  • Scholarship award schedule and application deadlines

    Q1 2026

    Applications due by 12/5/2025. Applicants will be notified by 12/20/2025.

    Award period 1/1/2026- 3/31/2026

    Q2 2026

    Applications due by 3/5/2026. Applicants will be notified by 3/20/2026.

    Award period 4/1/2026- 6/30/2026

    Q4 2025
    Applications due by 6/5/2026. Applicants will be notified by 6/20/2026

    Award period 7/1/2026 - 9/30/2026

    Q4 2026

    Applications due by 9/5/2026. Applicants will be notified by 9/20/2026

    Award period 10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026

  • Must be 18 years or older.
    Open to new and current students.

    Applicants will be notified within 5 days if they have been selected.

    Selected applicants have 3 days to respond and accept. If we do not receive a response within 3 days, the scholarship offer will be rescinded.

    Applicants may rescind their application at any time.

    Note: An incomplete application and missing information will delay our ability to process your application.

  • Recipients are expected to commit to at least one class per week

    Recipients are expected to behave in a positive, cooperative manner, and follow studio rules at all times and show respect and encouragement for all fellow students in the studio

    Recipients are encouraged to become involved in our community (eg, attending events, open pole time, Facebook discussion group, etc.)

    Recipients are expected to be conscientious about late cancelling their enrollment in classes. Consistent tardiness, late cancellations, and poor or disruptive conduct during classes are all grounds for dismissal

    Recipients are subject to normal Cancellation and Refund Policies. We reserve the right to handle any scholarship terminations on a case by case basis

Community Classes

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In addition to our scholarship program, we are excited to introduce Pay-What-You-Can Community Classes.

Our scholarships are made possible through the support of our class members, generous community donations, and support from these organizations.

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