Who Can Apply:
- 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.
Submission: 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.
Deadline: December 25, 2024
Amount: $500
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/assane-konte-kankouran-west-african-dance-co-scholarship/
