Nigel Bahadur "Make It Possible" Scholarship
This scholarship is in honor of Nigel Bahadur, an angel in our community who passed away this past year. We value how he chose to check in on those around him and to include folks. And how he made coming together in community possible. Nigel helped many dancers get to events who couldn't otherwise afford it. He also bailed out many an organizer when the numbers just wouldn’t add up.
We offer these scholarships to acknowledge and honor the individuals who help make our Blues communities possible. These folks have shown a commitment to building community, making community more accessible or inclusive, building relationships with musicians, and/or inspiring others to learn, teach, DJ, or dance. Our goal is to provide access to community, inspiration, and continued learning at Mile High Blues to individuals who dedicate their time and energy to this community who might not otherwise have the resources to attend our event.
Scholarship Details
We are excited to announce that we have 4 scholarships available this year. Each scholarship includes one All Access pass to Mile High Blues 2025, an event Tshirt, and a $75 travel stipend. Additional donations received may increase the number available.
We are seeking excited dancers who make our communities possible! Eligible dancers are:
Black People and People of Color will be prioritized, along with other marginalized groups whose socioeconomic status may be tied to systematic oppression in the United States. In order to build Black leadership in our scene we are specifically interested in supporting Black organizers and teachers. If you are unsure if this description fits you but still feel that there are economic barriers to your attendance please feel free to reach out to us directly at [email protected], we want you here and would love to talk about ways we can make that happen.
To be nominated, you have two options.
We offer these scholarships to acknowledge and honor the individuals who help make our Blues communities possible. These folks have shown a commitment to building community, making community more accessible or inclusive, building relationships with musicians, and/or inspiring others to learn, teach, DJ, or dance. Our goal is to provide access to community, inspiration, and continued learning at Mile High Blues to individuals who dedicate their time and energy to this community who might not otherwise have the resources to attend our event.
Scholarship Details
We are excited to announce that we have 4 scholarships available this year. Each scholarship includes one All Access pass to Mile High Blues 2025, an event Tshirt, and a $75 travel stipend. Additional donations received may increase the number available.
We are seeking excited dancers who make our communities possible! Eligible dancers are:
- Passionate individuals with less than 4 years of blues dancing experience or;
- Organizers and scene builders who donate their time to maintain their local scenes or;
- Aspiring individuals who are working to organize, teach, compete, perform, collaborate with musicians, DJ, and/or make our communities a more accessible or inclusive place to be.
Black People and People of Color will be prioritized, along with other marginalized groups whose socioeconomic status may be tied to systematic oppression in the United States. In order to build Black leadership in our scene we are specifically interested in supporting Black organizers and teachers. If you are unsure if this description fits you but still feel that there are economic barriers to your attendance please feel free to reach out to us directly at [email protected], we want you here and would love to talk about ways we can make that happen.
To be nominated, you have two options.
- Submit this nomination form on your own behalf.
- Nominate someone in your community - with their consent - who exemplifies the Make It Possible qualities.
* scholarship text was adapted from Blue Muse with permission
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Nigel Bahadur "Make it Possible" Scholarships
Nigel Bahadur "Make it Possible" Scholarships
Each scholarship includes: an All Access Pass to our Mile High Blues 2025 event, an event Tshirt, and a travel stipend.
Your donation of $305 fully funds one additional scholarship. You can also donate smaller amounts that will add up!
We offer these scholarships to acknowledge and honor individuals who help make our Blues communities possible. These folks have shown a commitment to building community, increasing access, building relationships with musicians, and inspiring others to learn, teach, DJ, or dance. Our goal is to provide access to community, inspiration, and continued learning at Mile High Blues to individuals who dedicate their time and energy to this community who might not otherwise have the resources to attend our event.
Thank you for being an angel in our community and continuing the legacy!
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