CHANGE TO NOMINATION CRITERIA FOR FREESTYLE SCHOLARSHIPS

THE BALLROOM COMMITTEE HAVE CONFIRMED A CHANGE TO SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILTY AGES AND LEVELS.

AS OF 1st JANUARY 2026, THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE TO THE CRITERIA TO QUALIFY FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE FREESTYLE SCHOLARSHIPS.

THE AGE RANGE WILL CHANGE FROM OVER 10 AND UNDER 18 ON EXAM DAY TO OVER 11 AND UNDER 18 ON EXAM DAY.

NOMINATIONS SHOULD BE FROM FULL MEDAL TESTS BLUE RIBAND – ANNUAL AWARD.  CANDIDATES WHO TAKE A GOLD MEDAL ARE NO LONGER ELIGIBLE.

THIS DOES NOT AFFECT ANY NOMINATIONS ALREADY MADE FOR THE 2026 FREESTYLE SCHOLARSHIPS.