How to apply to the CSS Scholarship?
To be eligible you MUST be:
1) a full-time college student or recently graduated **
2) under the age of 26 as of July 3, 2026
3) attend Wild Wild Westie 2026
4) Complete application and submit letter of recommendation by 9pm CST June 28
The application asks for college information, a photo, a short letter of recommendation from a coach, club president, club advisor, community leader, or instructor (to be sent separately), and 500 words or less for each of the following questions:
- When did you start dancing and what are your goals for next year?
- How would CSS be able to help you achieve these goals (e.g. do you have a financial need?)
- How have you contributed to your dance community in this last year?
- How would you contributed to your dance community in the future?
As a College Swing Scholar, you will be a representative of the organization and will be asked to contribute to blogs detailing your experiences. Most importantly, you will be expected to abide by the Code of Conduct detailed on the Wild Wild Westie website at ALL events you attend and to show good sportsmanship at all times.
At Wild Wild Westie, all candidates will be given a wristband indicating their status as a candidate. Our search committee will be in attendance throughout the weekend and look forward to getting to know you. They may be observing as fellow attendees, teaching workshops or judging, but all are looking forward to a conversation to learn more about you.
CSS 2026 Committee members
Sherry Reynolds (Co-Chair)
Suma Datta (Co-Chair)
Dylan Dang (2026 Scholar)
Kristen Wallace (2017 Scholar)
Tracy Wang (non-voting)
Demetre Souliotes
Kaley Rae Thompson
Scott Dawson
Phillippe Amar
Florencia Diaz
Keerigan Rudd
Mia Primavera
**must not have graduated any earlier than July 1 two years prior to the current event year
For applicants attending W3 2026, you must not have graduated before July 1, 2024